ITT Cannon and Digi-Key Corporation Sign Global Distribution Agreement |
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ITT Interconnect Solutions
666 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA, 92705 USA

Press release date: February 8, 2011
SANTA ANA, CA - February 8, 2011 - ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, and Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute ITT Cannon products to customers worldwide.
Products from ITT Cannon are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs. Providing one of the largest connector product offerings in the industry, ITT Cannon connectors are defined by a legacy of nearly a century of interconnect science.
"We at Digi-Key are very pleased to announce this new partnership with ITT Cannon," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president, interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products. "ITT Cannon's commitment to innovative, quality products is a good match for Digi-Key's goal of providing our customers with superior service, which includes product selection and availability, on-time delivery, and responsiveness."
"Digi-Key is a valuable addition to ITT Cannon's sales channel as we continue our strategy of providing innovative interconnect solutions into new and exciting applications. We look forward to supporting our customers thru the comprehensive Digi-Key sales and marketing infrastructure," said James Herman, VP of Global Sales at ITT Interconnect Solutions."
Digi-Key Corporation focuses on providing customers with superior service, which includes product selection and availability, on-time delivery, and responsiveness. Using leading-edge processes and state-of-the-art technologies, Digi-Key serves a global customer base from its 600,000 square foot facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA.
About ITT Interconnect Solutions
ITT Interconnect Solutions is an international manufacturer and supplier of connectors including circular, rectangular, fiber optic, RF, power and high voltage, audio, PCMCIA, Compact Flash Card, enclosures, cable assemblies, and application specific custom solutions. The Interconnect Solutions portfolio includes the brands Cannon, VEAM, and BIW. For more information on ITT Interconnect Solutions and an archive of its press releases, please visit http://www.ittcannon.com.
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company reported 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion. www.itt.com
About Digi-Key Corporation As one of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than 1.8 million products from over 440 quality namebrand manufacturers. A testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key #1 for Overall Performance for 19 consecutive years (EE|Times Distribution Study/October 2010). Additional information and access to Digi- Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
Leads Contact: Nas Echeverria ITT Interconnect Solutions 666 East Dyer Road Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel.: +714-628-8370 Fax: +714-628-2249 Email: nas.echeverria@itt.com Web: http://www.ittcannon.com
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