Pulse-Authorized Distributor, Digi-Key, Increases Product Availability in North American Sales ChannelsSAN DIEGO, California – May 15, 2006 — Pulse®, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, one of the world’s largest electronic component manufacturers and a leader in passive, magnetic-based components, announced today that its most recently signed distributor, Digi-Key, expands Pulse’s sales channels throughout North America, including Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Pulse products can be purchased directly from Digi-Key and are featured in its print and online catalog, ca.digikey.com. Digi-Key can fulfill both the prototype and production needs of both Pulse’s and Digi-Key’s widespread customer bases. “We are very pleased to add Pulse to our line card,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key’s president and COO. “Pulse’s leadership position in the areas of filtering and magnetic devices will further establish Digi-Key’s position as a leader in passive components.” “Pulse is fortunate to have Digi-Key’s presence in its distribution channels, expanding Pulse’s reach in North America. Along with the leadership of Pulse’s classic product lines and recent new lines, Digi-Key continues widespread availability and support of Pulse products,” said John Carpenter, sales director for North America. About Digi-Key CorporationOne of the fastest growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key has earned its reputation of leadership through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production volume quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 15 consecutive years among more than 200 distributors in the United States (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2006). Offering more than 690,000 products from over 330 quality name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key’s commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is available 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week at its top-rated Web site ca.digikey.com. About PulseHeadquartered in San Diego, California, Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, is one of the largest magnetic component manufacturers in the world. Pulse primarily serves OEMs in the data networking, telecommunications, high-speed Internet access, power conversion, and military/aerospace and consumer electronics industries. Pulse’s expertise in interference (noise) reduction, miniaturization, power management, and signal conversion is well-recognized. In addition to offering an extensive line of custom and standard magnetics, Pulse designs and manufactures connectors and antennas for commercial and consumer electronics as well as electronic coils for the automotive market. As an ISO 9000-2000 registered manufacturer, Pulse is fully engaged in joint development programs with key customers to ensure they receive high-performance, high-quality, and high-reliability products at competitive prices. Pulse is a member of and actively participates in IEEE, ANSI, T1/E1, the DSL Forum, the San Diego Telecom Council, and MoCA™. To contact Pulse directly call the worldwide headquarters in the United States at 858-674-8100, the European headquarters in the United Kingdom at +44 1483 401700, or the Asian headquarters in Changan, Dongguan, China at +86 769 85538070. Visit the Pulse website at www.pulseeng.com. Copyright ©2006 Pulse Engineering, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective holders. Cautionary Note: This message contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially. This release should be read in conjunction with the factors set forth in Technitrol's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2005 in Item 1 under the caption "Factors that May Affect Our Future Results (Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the 'Safe Harbor' Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)."
SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Berta Creter, Marketing Communications Specialist, Pulse, (858) 674-8100 (voice), (858) 674-8272 (fax), bcreter@pulseeng.com |
