Digi-Key Corporation Inks Global Distribution Deal with Kaltman Creations LLC

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and Suwanee, Ga. - June 12, 2008 — Digi-Key Corporation and Kaltman Creations LLC announced today that the companies have signed a worldwide distribution agreement.

Kaltman Creations LLC is known primarily for its line of affordable RF Spectrum Analyzers and LOG Periodic antennas. It is also known for the introduction of the world's first handheld motorized cable coiler, which will coil up to 50 feet of medium duty cable in less than five seconds.

Kaltman Creations products stocked by Digi-Key are featured in its print and online catalogs and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key.

"Digi-Key is very pleased to add this unique line of products to our portfolio," said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. "From its motorized cable coiler to its line of RF spectrum analyzers, Kaltman Creations products are certain to be of consequential interest to many of the design engineers who depend on Digi-Key to provide them with innovative solutions."

When asked about the new agreement between the companies, Mark L. Kaltman, president of Kaltman Creations LLC, stated, "Kaltman Creations is thrilled to incorporate this world-renowned company into our elite network of resellers. With Digi-Key as a distributor, we look forward to expanded growth into market segments previously unobtainable as well as providing our unique products and 'first to market solutions' to Digi-Key customers. We truly look forward to this arrangement."

About Digi-Key Corporation

One of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 16 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2007). Offering more than a million products from over 400 quality name-brand manufacturers Digi-Key's commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company's broad product offering is available 24/7 at Digi-Key's top-rated website, www.digikey.com.

About Kaltman Creations LLC

Kaltman Creations LLC is dedicated to the design and development of new and unique products for the wireless, professional audio, IT and broadcast industries. With the introduction of the world's first handheld motorized cable coiler - which allows easy removal of the coiled cable for storage - and affordable RF test and measurement equipment, Kaltman Creations is setting the pace for innovative and highly unique product offerings. For additional information, visit www.kaltmancreationsllc.com.

SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation
06/12/2008