New Digi-Key Toolbar Provides Quick Access to Inventory, Information and More

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota - July 31, 2008 — Designed with engineers, purchasing agents and electronic enthusiasts in mind, the new Digi-Key Toolbar provides quick access to Digi-Key's vast inventory, product information, training and more - all just a click away and conveniently available in the user's favorite browser.

"We're very excited about the addition of this new tool," said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. "We pride ourselves on being easy to do business with, and this toolbar, which helps customers derive the most from our web site from anywhere on the Internet, is one more way we are making our customers' jobs easier."

Toolbar features include access to Digi-Key's part search with recent search history and drag-and-drop and contextual menu searches, a complete listing of Digi-Key's product categories, quick access to any one of Digi-Key's country-specific websites, eight language options, and one-click access to Digi-Key's line card and tools, including its library of more than 270 PTM Online . . . On Demand® product training modules.

Downloading the Digi-Key Toolbar is quick and easy. Information, which includes instructions for Internet Explorer and Firefox installation, can be found at www.digikey.com/toolbar. Links to the toolbar landing page are also located on the homepage at www.digikey.com as well as on the Digi-Key registered users' landing page.

Digi-Key Corporation focuses on providing customers with superior service, which includes product selection and availability, on-time delivery, and responsiveness. Using streamlined processes and state-of-the-art technologies, Digi-Key serves a global customer base from its single 600,000 square foot facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA.

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 16 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2007). Offering more than a million products from over 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.

SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation
07/31/2008