Digi-Key Corporation and JAE Electronics, Inc. Pen Global Distribution AgreementTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and IRVINE, California - April 10, 2007 — Electronic component distributor Digi-Key Corporation and JAE Electronics, Inc. announced today the signing of a global distribution agreement. One of the industry's fastest growing distributors, Digi-Key currently ships electronic components and accessories to its customers in over 140 countries worldwide. JAE is a top 10 global connector manufacturer of interconnect products. Wholly owned by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Inc., Tokyo, Japan, JAE Electronics, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets electronic connectors. JAE Electronics, Inc. was established in the United States in 1977. Digi-Key is stocking JAE board-to-board, board-to-cable, memory card, transportation, fiber adapter, circular and rectangular connectors with a variety of position and mounting options. These products are featured in both Digi-Key's print and online catalogs and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key. "Digi-Key is very pleased to strengthen our interconnect offering with products from JAE," said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. "We are certain that these unique products will be of consequential interest and appeal to design engineers and purchasing professionals alike." "JAE is very excited about this partnership with Digi-Key. This partnership will provide a wide range of Digi-Key customers with greater options of highly reliable interconnect solutions. As we communicate in our corporate slogan, 'Technology to Inspire Innovation,' this partnership provides easier access for Digi-Key customers to JAE technology, which can be a key for their innovation," said Shin Takahashi, president of JAE Electronics, Inc. About Digi-Key CorporationOne 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 15 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2006). Offering more than a million products from over 340 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 Digi-Key's top-rated Web site, ca.digikey.com. About JAEJAE is a top 10 global connector manufacturer of interconnect products. JAE designs, manufactures and markets electronic connectors, system equipment, inertial sensors, aerospace and related applications, optoelectronic devices and various other types of machinery and equipment. Since 1977, JAE Electronics has increased its marketing efforts in the United States and has opened a manufacturing facility in Tualatin, Oregon. JAE Electronic's parent company, Japan Aviation Electronics Industries, Ltd. (JAE) is a globally oriented supplier of electronic components and systems. This company is a recognized leader in providing solutions to complex design requirements and is highly ranked in a number of fields because of its expertise in integrated electronic technology accumulated over the years and because of its product development. By combining divergent technologies from experience gained in the aerospace industry, JAE has been able to transfer these technologies into advanced connector designs. From connectors on Japan's Bullet Train to the smallest hand-held video camera, JAE has met the most demanding applications in the industry. SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Kevin Mearkle, JAE Electronics, Inc., 949-753-2660, mearklek@jae.com |
