Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/hammond Hammond and Surtech in distribution partnership Released 22 February 2006 Surtech Distribution of Andover, Hampshire is the fast-growing distribution operation serving the electronics, electrical and associated industries, specialises in the supply of enclosures, thermal management and related electro-mechanical components from leading manufacturers. Hammond Electronics has announced that Surtech have extended the product line coverage to include the entire range of Hammond die-cast aluminium, plastic and metal enclosures, handles and related accessories, greatly increasing service levels to end users. In addition to in-depth stock holding, rapid despatch and advanced technical support, Surtech offer a complete configuration and customisation service, providing users with machining, silk screening and custom kitting of their chosen enclosure. Hammond's web site, www.hammondmfg.com, has downloadable AutoCAD files of all products; customers can use them as templates to specify the modifications they need for their application, reducing cost and time to market. In addition to the various families of small enclosures Surtech will be the primary source for Hammond's RCBS and RCHS families of 19" equipment housings. The RCBS is an economy light duty table top instrument case, rated at 260kg, supplied ready assembled and available in heights of 2U to 8U and depths of 330 and 480mm. The RCHS heavy duty unit, rated at 360kg, is available in heights of 5U to 16U and depths of 440 and 620mm. As standard, the RCHS is fitted with fully adjustable panel mountings; a wide range of accessories such as doors, panels, shelves and cable organisers are available for both versions. *** Ends: body copy 240 words *** Notes to Editors. Pictured: Lennart Sjostedt, Managing Director Surtech Distribution Ltd. lennart@surtech-ltd.co.uk For further information contact: Chris Mott Hammond Electronics Limited 1 Onslow Close Kingsland Business Park Basingstoke RG24 8QL tel: + 44 1256 812812 fax: + 44 1256 332249 sales@hammond-electronics.co.uk www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 1725 518321 fax: + 44 1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk Hammond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics, electrical and allied industries. In the UK, product is available from the company itself or a number of major distributors.