Digi-Key Corporation and Signal Transformer Sign Distribution AgreementTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and INWOOD, New York – May 11, 2006 — Digi-Key Corporation and Signal Transformer Inc. today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement. One of the world’s fastest growing electronic component distributors, Digi-Key currently ships product to more than 130 countries around the world. Signal Transformer is a subsidiary of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA & BELFB), a manufacturer of products used in networking, telecommunications, high-speed data transmission, automotive and consumer electronics. In addition to offering a broad selection of standard transformers, Signal Transformer specializes in working with customers to find custom solutions. Digi-Key will stock Signal’s chassis and PC mount transformers for use in a variety of applications. Split bobbin transformers with high isolation, international transformers and miniature low power transformers will be among the many types of Signal Transformer products offered in Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs and available to purchase directly from Digi-Key. “We are pleased to expand our existing relationship with Bel and add Signal Transformer to our line card,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key’s president and COO, “We are certain our customers will find its products of significant interest and appeal.” “Signal Transformer’s addition to the family of Bel products already available through Digi-Key demonstrates the continued growth of our relationship and commitment to better meet the needs of our customers,” said Dan Bernstein, president and CEO of Bel Fuse Inc. This distribution agreement between Digi-Key and Signal Transformers will allow Digi-Key to fulfill both the design and production requirements of its diverse customer base. 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 14 consecutive years from among the nation’s more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ Sept. 2005). Offering more than 600,000 parts from over 320 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 BelBel (www.belfuse.com) and its subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high-speed data transmission, automotive and consumer electronics. Products include magnetics (discrete components, power transformers and MagJack® connectors with integrated magnetics), modules (dc-dc converters, integrated analog front-end modules, custom designs), circuit protection (miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and interconnect devices (passive jacks, plugs and cable assemblies). The company operates facilities around the world. MEDIA DOWLOADS: Logos, Images SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Linda Sorrentino, Director of Marketing, Bel Fuse Inc., 858-676-9650 x103, lsorrentino@belfuse.com |
