[August 09, 2011]

Digi-Key Corporation Named TDK Top Distributor for Fiscal Year 2010

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced its selection as TDK Top Distributor for the 2010 fiscal year.

"Our philosophy at Digi-Key has always been centered on providing the best possible products and services to our global customers," said Jeff Shafer, vice president, global interconnect, passives, and electromechanical product, Digi-Key Corporation. "Maintaining business relationships with quality suppliers such as TDK has been a tremendous asset towards achieving this goal. We are honored to receive this distinction."

Digi-Key also had the highest sales growth for TDK distributors, an astonishing 77 percent in 2010.

Digi-Key personnel were on hand to accept the award which was presented at the EDS (News - Alert) conference in Las Vegas, Nev., in May.

As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key's single, North American location. The company's integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.

The company's online offerings and resources include: an interactive online catalog; PTM Online…On Demand^® product training modules; TechZone^SM technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingPro for electronics buyers; TechXchange; a Mobile and Social Center; and a Reference Design Library.

About Digi-Key Corporation
As one of the world's leading totally integrated, Internet-based 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 two million products from over 470 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com. A testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE|Times Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011). With global sales for 2010 surpassing $1.5 billion, Digi-Key's single location in North America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.

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