Digi-Key Corporation Signs Global Distribution Agreement with FEIG ElectronicTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and WEILBURG, Germany - January 16, 2007 — Digi-Key Corporation and FEIG Electronic today announce the signing of a global distribution agreement. For more than 35 years, FEIG has specialized in contactless identification (RFID), door controllers and traffic sensor technology. One of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation currently ships product to more than 140 countries around the globe. Under the terms of this new distribution agreement, Digi-Key stocks FEIG’s RFID antennas and long range, midrange and handheld RFID readers as well as accessories for the antennas and readers. FEIG products are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key and are featured in both its print and online catalogs. This new distributor agreement will enable Digi-Key to fulfill both the design and production quantity needs of its diverse customer base. “We are very excited to add this innovative company to our line card,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. “FEIG Electronic’s commitment to quality products and services make it a good fit for Digi-Key. I am certain its products will be of consequential interest to our diverse customer base.” “Digi-Key Corporation offers a superior level of customer service, order handling and stock availability to our reseller customers,” said Frithjof Walk, FEIG sales manager. “In addition to a sizable technical staff to assist customers with product selection, Digi-Key also has assigned product specialists and application engineers to the FEIG product lines that are infinitely more familiar with RFID products and their applications.” 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 800,000 parts 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 Digi-Key’s top-rated Web site at www.digikey.com. About FEIG ElectronicFor more than 35 years, FEIG Electronic GmbH has specialized in contactless identification (RFID), door controllers and traffic sensor technology. Located in Weilburg, Germany, FEIG Electronic was established in 1970 and employs about 150 staff members. With many years of experience in development within all business fields, FEIG is focused on high tech products in all divisions. Beyond that, the company is active in research and standards development in cooperation with universities, industry organizations and industrial partners. SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Michael Hrabina, Sales Agent, FEIG Electronic, GmbH, 352-795-5181, michael.hrabina@feig.de |
