LEMO - Northwire Launch European

Distribution: Open for Business

Offering custom programs with short lead time,
dedicated stock & service support.
Osceola, WI, USA (May 20, 2015) -- Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration
with precision cable connector market leader LEMO is pleased to announce the opening of the
manufacturing companies' European super warehouse, the European Distribution Center (EDC). Designed
to rapidly respond to customer demands from its strategic location at LEMO Connectors Benelux in the
Netherlands, the facility will offer specialised inventory programs, fast delivery and custom cable services
and support. Both manufacturers and their customers will benefit from the advantages provided by a
centralised responsive EDC, which is expected to be fully operational in second quarter of 2015.

"The launch of the European Distribution Center represents another milestone in LEMO and Northwire's
continuous pursuit to bring more value to our customers," explains Northwire CEO Katina Kravik. Sharing
Kravik's enthusiasm is Niels Zonnenveld, Managing Director, LEMO Connectors Benelux, "In addition to
engineering a complete connector and custom cable assembly solution for the Benelux region, LEMO and
Northwire are pleased to offer specialized Kanban and inventory programs with short lead times
personalised for our valued European customers." Capitalizing on his ten year history and start-up of
LEMO Benelux, Zonneveld is integral to the design, creation and implementation of this EDC, selecting and
training "really energetic and vibrant" staff members and implementing robust systems.
The key customer benefits of the LEMO-Northwire EDC are within the Expedited Solutions and Services
programme. Similar to Northwire's USA-oriented NWI DIRECT and NWI EXPRESS programmes which
feature fast delivery and factory-direct bulk cable cost savings, the EDC will focus on LEMO and Northwire
customers in Europe in conjunction with LEMO's local sales companies. These include warehousing and
distribution, risk management redundancies, rapid response and delivery, custom wire and cable lengths
and full logistical support for supply chain and inventory management. Additionally, like NWI EXPRESS, the
LEMO-Northwire EDC will have very short lead times for custom cables.

In addition to offering the most frequently purchased cable design options in stock, the EDC will work
collaboratively with customers to create flexible Kanban and custom stocking programs designed
specifically to meet exacting requirements. With options and innovations increasing daily from LEMO and
Northwire, and multiple configurations for customization such as shielding and jacketing, management for
the EDC expects to offer literally thousands of cable assembly solutions in the near future.
Located on the LEMO Netherlands campus, the EDC facility allows room for future expansion, while the
current facility boasts a brand new state-of-the-art industrial park, modern geothermal systems for heating
and cooling, solar energy, and thoughtful design for efficiency and environmental awareness.
Serving Europe and beyond, the EDC is now accepting customer orders for standard cables and built-toorder custom cables and more. Tailored Kanban and flexible supply programs are also available for
enrollment, as is the five day lead time service. To place an order or enroll in special custom programmes,
contact your local LEMO company for further information at http://www.LEMO.com/contact, or connect with
Northwire at cableinfo@northwire.com or via live chat at northwire.com.
About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable
solutions. LEMO's high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application
environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and
telecommunications.
LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000
combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated
sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in
over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to
provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.
About Northwire
Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters
and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New
Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract
services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable
assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection moulding, over-moulding and contract engineering and OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec
defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.
In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO
17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National
Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging
Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and
WAI (Wire Association International), among others.
For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.
Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com