Digi-Key Corporation and ITT Cannon Sign Global Distribution Agreement


Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, and Santa Ana, California, USA - Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and ITT Cannon, a leading global manufacturer of reliable, innovative connectors, today announced the two companies 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. ITT Cannon connectors are defined by a legacy of nearly a century of interconnect science.

"Digi-Key is very pleased to announce this new partnership with ITT Cannon," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products. "We support ITT Cannon's ability to add new product innovations and appreciate their commitment to quality. They are 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 through 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 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 name-brand 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.

About ITT Cannon

Cannon is a division of ITT Interconnect Solutions which has defined a legacy of interconnect science spanning nearly a century with billions of products sold. Their timeline of 90 years uniquely defines a historical reference of interconnect firsts, such as audio connectors, aviation circulars, and D-subs, along with many other advancements in interconnect science. They are a technology leader showcasing a portfolio of creativity in products which have become commonplace in a broad collection of markets including: Military, Aerospace, Industrial, Medical, Energy, Transportation, Telecom, Computer, Consumer, and Automotive. At ITT Interconnect Solutions, they truly are "Engineered for Life (TM)."

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