COE announces Rail Partnership with Anixter

Published: 26.05.2009

Category: Press Releases

COE Ltd is proud to announce that Anixter has been appointed as an Authorised Distributor of COE’s Network Rail approved video transmission products. Anixter is one of the leading distributors in the rail industry, supplying industry approved specialist cables, connectors and electronic systems to rail and transport related industries in over 52 countries worldwide.

Through the partnership, Anixter becomes distributer of COE's Network Rail approved video transmission products.  These products include the E-class and Series 300 products.  These are approved for use in safety critical level crossing applications.
Mr. David Simpson, Security Manager for Anixter Wire & Cable said:
“This is an exciting opportunity for Anixter as COE has been associated with the UK and European Rail industry for more than 15 years and they supply unique UK Rail approved products for safety critical applications as well as an industry leading transmission range. This agreement supports our strategy of supplying complete security solutions and provides additional value services to our customers and core business markets.”

This agreement is just one of a number of new partner relationships that COE is developing, which shall be consolidated and implemented through upcoming Partner Programmes.

Mr. Gregory Elsborg, Marketing Communications Manager of COE Comments:
“Partnership with Anixter consolidates COE’s unique technologies with Anixter’s extensive rail expertise and distribution network. Developing strategic business partnerships with industry leaders such as Anixter is core to COE’s growth strategy. Anixter’s value-added distribution expertise will allow us to provide first class delivery to the rail and transport industries.”


About Anixter

Anixter International is a leading global distributor of data communication and security products, electrical and electronic wire & cable, fasteners and other small parts. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs; 2) more than 425,000 products and $1 billion in inventory; 3) 237 warehouses with more than 6.5 million square feet of space; and 4) locations in 271 cities in 52 countries.

Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

 
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