Electromagnetics

Standex Makes Its Biggest Deal Ever, Acquires Amran/Narayan in USA & India for $462M

Standex International has acquired, in separate transactions, privately-held US-based Amran Instrument Transformers and India-based Narayan Powertech Pvt. Ltd. for a combined price of about $462 million.At locations in the United States and India, the Amran/Narayan Group manufactures low voltage and medium voltage instrument transformers. Its custom product portfolio is specifically designed and developed in partnership with OEMs for their electrical grid equipment. […]

Electromagnetics

Reed Switches from Standex Optimized for High Power in Small Footprint

The new MK33 surface mount Reed Switch series from Standex Electronics blends high performance in a small footprint, ensured by its deliberate bare-glass design. Economic by design yet mechanically and electrically high performing. The high reliability KOFU switch, 10 VA power rating and height of 2.3 mm max., yields the MK33 series the lowest profile switch yet in our overall line-up of SMD switches. […]