Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc. and Digi-Key Corporation Announce Global Distribution Agreement


Contract Covers Bomar's Portfolio of Quality Connectors and Accessories For RF, Video and Broadcast Transmission

Ledgewood, NJ and Thief River Falls, MN, November 17, 2010...Bomar Interconnect Products Inc., a premier manufacturer and designer of quality connectors and accessories for RF, video and broadcast transmission, and Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, have entered into a global distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Bomar's full lines are now offered on Digi-Key's global websites and will be included in both print and online catalogs.

Bomar's interconnect portfolio features an extensive selection of standard and miniature RF connectors including mini, twin and dual BNC, MMCX, N, RCA, SMA, SMB/SMC, TNC, 7/16 and F connectors. The agreement further covers the SBC and HBC Series of Specialty Broadcast Connectors along with Bomar's proprietary panel-grounded X-2(TM) dual BCN Series and the V-Bite(TM) Series of edgeboard connectors. These competitively priced parts are employed in an array of indoor and outdoor RF applications including commercial, industrial, homeland security, and consumer electronics systems. Additionally, Digi-Key now distributes Bomar's modular RJ 11 through RJ 45 cable connectors.

"Bomar's global distribution agreement with Digi-Key significantly benefits our OEM and system installer customers as it gives them fast and easy access to our products, regardless of their location or the size of their order," commented Bob Mello, Bomar vice president of sales. "We are confident that Bomar's partnership with Digi-Key will prove a winning combination for everyone, and look forward to a long-lasting relationship."

"The addition of Bomar to our line card allows Digi-Key to further demonstrate our core competencies in providing our global customer base with the industry's widest range of electronic components," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key's vice president of interconnect, passive and electromechanical products. "Bomar's unique portfolio of interconnect solutions is an ideal fit with our distribution model, and we are excited to provide Bomar's customers with the time-to-market advantage, logistical support and cost benefits they expect from Digi-Key."

About Bomar

Founded in 1990 Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc. (www.bomarinterconnect.com) is a premier global manufacturer and designer of quality connectors and accessories for RF, video, and broadcast transmission. The Company's significant array of standard and miniature RF connectors and modular components includes full lines of mini, twin and dual BNC, MMCX, N, RCA, SMA, SMB/SMC, TNC, and F connectors. Also offered is the Specialty Broadcast Connector (SBC and HBC) Series, together with such renowned proprietary lines as the panel-grounded X-2(TM) dual BNC Series, and V-Bite(TM) Series of edgeboard connectors. Moreover, Bomar provides extensive custom engineering services. Headquartered in Ledgewood, NJ, the Company markets its products through a worldwide network of representatives and stocking distributors.

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.

Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc.
1850 Route 46 East
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
973/347-4040; Fax: 973/347-2111
www.bomarinterconnect.com
mailstop@bomarinterconnect.com

Contact: Bob Behrent

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