Digi-Key Corporation Announces Expansion of Distribution Agreement with GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and City, State - June 24, 2009 — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced today the expansion of its distribution contract with GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies from a North American agreement to a global agreement.

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based, and inspection solutions that delivery accuracy, productivity, and safety. The company designs and manufactures sensing instruments that measure temperature, pressure, moisture, gas, and flow rate for demanding applications in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation, and healthcare.

GE Sensing products stocked by Digi-Key include circuit protection products, sensors, and transducers. Featured in Digi-Key's print and online catalogs, these products are available for immediate shipment on Digi-Key's global websites and are slated to be featured in future print and online catalogs.

Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products, said, "We are very pleased about the expansion of our agreement with GE Sensing. Its quality products add significant value to our product lineup for our customers in Europe and Asia."

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 17 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/August 2008). Offering more than 1.5 million products from nearly 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.