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CPC Farnell
CPC
Combined Precision Components Plc
Company typePublic
IndustryConsumer Electronics
Founded1967
HeadquartersPreston, UK
Key people
Chris Haworth, Managing Director
Website[1]

CPC, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, is a business-to-business distributor of electrical and related products.[1] However, recent advertising has seen itself being promoted to end consumers, for example tabloid newspapers and special interest satellite TV.

History

Established in 1967, CPC has over 40 years experience serving a large and diverse customers base.[2] In May 1995 Farnell Electronics acquired Combined Precision Components (CPC) [3] and in 1996 CPC became part of the Premier Farnell Group after the acquisition of Premier Industrial Corporation.[4] CPC is currently part of the Other Distribution Division within the Premier Farnell Group.[5]

CPC was the host of the UK’s first Raspberry Pi hack day, held in Leeds in December 2012. The 24-hour event focused on programming solely using the credit card-sized computer.[6]

References

  1. ^ http://cpc.farnell.com/services
  2. ^ http://cpc.farnell.com/services
  3. ^ http://www.premierfarnell.com/premier_farnell/profile/History/
  4. ^ http://www.premierfarnell.com/premier_farnell/profile/History/
  5. ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS50126+11-Jun-2009+PRN20090611
  6. ^ http://www.electronicsweekly.com/gadget-master/raspberry-pi/computerised-board-game-wins-r-2012-12/
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