FORT WORTH, TX--(Marketwire - Jun 4, 2012) - [ Allied Electronics ], a trading brand of [ Electrocomponents plc ] (LSE: ECM), signed a distribution agreement with FLIR Systems, Inc. in May. FLIR is now one of the more than 300 brands Allied is authorized to distribute.

FLIR designs, manufactures and markets sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The company's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, and manufacturing process control to name just a few.

"As the market leader in thermography, FLIR is excited to partner with Allied Electronics, the market leader for electronic parts and components, to offer customers a range of infrared camera choices from affordable to professional grade," says Derrick Jones, director FLIR U.S. Distribution Sales. "Allied's unique reach into the market place is a perfect fit for FLIR products, and we look forward to working with Allied Electronics to help customers solve problems, including diagnostic, testing, validation and R&D."

FLIR products are in stock and ready to ship at [ www.alliedelec.com ].

About Allied Electronics
Allied Electronics is a small order, high service level distributor of electronic components and electromechanical products with over 50 sales offices across the United States and in Canada. With more than two million parts online and more than 110,000 products featured in the Allied Catalog, engineers and purchasers often look to Allied for a broad range of product solutions from over 300 world-class suppliers. Allied Electronics and RS Components are trading brands of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products headquartered in Oxford, England. [ www.alliedelec.com ]

About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The company's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance; condition monitoring; research and development; manufacturing process control; search and rescue; drug interdiction; navigation; transportation safety; border and maritime patrol; environmental monitoring; and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) detection. [ www.FLIR.com ]