TestEquity Expands European Strategy with New VP Appointment
Test Equity (Sauerlach, Germany)
TestEquity, a leading provider of test and measurement (T&M) solutions, electronics production supplies and value-added services, has announced the appointment of Jamie Furness as VP of Europe in an effort to drive the company’s next phase of growth across the region.
With more than 20 years of experience in the electronic components industry, Furness brings extensive expertise in distribution, supplier engagement and scaling operations across EMEA and globally. In his new role, he will lead TestEquity’s European expansion strategy, focusing on building high-performing, cross-functional teams, strengthening supplier partnerships and enhancing the value delivered to customers across the T&M landscape.
His appointment is already delivering impact, with early progress in strengthening key supplier relationships, including re-establishing engagement with leading partners. This momentum reflects Furness proven ability to unlock growth through collaboration and strategic alignment across the supply chain.
Furness has held senior leadership roles at Farnell, where he developed deep expertise in e-commerce and T&M; Schaffner, serving as Distribution sales manager for EMEA (EMC/RF); TE Connectivity, contributing to globalisation initiatives; and Anderson Power, where he led a European sales organization.
TestEquity says its European platform has been strengthened through key acquisitions, including TestEquity GmbH (formerly Instrumex) in Dec. 2022 and MCS Test Equipment in the UK in July 2021. Under Furness' leadership, the company says these capabilities will be further integrated to create a more connected, agile organisation, enabling closer collaboration between commercial, technica, and operational teams across the UK and Europe.
TestEquity’s portfolio includes new and pre-certified used equipment, rental solutions and calibration servicesm, all designed to reduce time to solution, improve flexibility and optimize investment for engineering teams at every stage of design, testing and production.
Formerly operating as Instrumex, a well-known name in Europe’s test and measurement industry since 1986, the company now operates as TestEquity GmbH. Headquartered in Sauerlach, just south of Munich, the business became part of TestEquity LLC in Dec. 2022, marking a new phase of growth and expanded capability across Europe.
TestEquity, a leading provider of test and measurement (T&M) solutions, electronics production supplies and value-added services, has announced the appointment of Jamie Furness as VP of Europe in an effort to drive the company’s next phase of growth across the region.
With more than 20 years of experience in the electronic components industry, Furness brings extensive expertise in distribution, supplier engagement and scaling operations across EMEA and globally. In his new role, he will lead TestEquity’s European expansion strategy, focusing on building high-performing, cross-functional teams, strengthening supplier partnerships and enhancing the value delivered to customers across the T&M landscape.
His appointment is already delivering impact, with early progress in strengthening key supplier relationships, including re-establishing engagement with leading partners. This momentum reflects Furness proven ability to unlock growth through collaboration and strategic alignment across the supply chain.
Furness has held senior leadership roles at Farnell, where he developed deep expertise in e-commerce and T&M; Schaffner, serving as Distribution sales manager for EMEA (EMC/RF); TE Connectivity, contributing to globalisation initiatives; and Anderson Power, where he led a European sales organization.
TestEquity says its European platform has been strengthened through key acquisitions, including TestEquity GmbH (formerly Instrumex) in Dec. 2022 and MCS Test Equipment in the UK in July 2021. Under Furness' leadership, the company says these capabilities will be further integrated to create a more connected, agile organisation, enabling closer collaboration between commercial, technica, and operational teams across the UK and Europe.
TestEquity’s portfolio includes new and pre-certified used equipment, rental solutions and calibration servicesm, all designed to reduce time to solution, improve flexibility and optimize investment for engineering teams at every stage of design, testing and production.
Formerly operating as Instrumex, a well-known name in Europe’s test and measurement industry since 1986, the company now operates as TestEquity GmbH. Headquartered in Sauerlach, just south of Munich, the business became part of TestEquity LLC in Dec. 2022, marking a new phase of growth and expanded capability across Europe.