ITT Cannon and Digi-Key Corporation Sign Global Distribution Agreement
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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 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: www.ittcannon.com
