Digi-Key Inks Distribution Agreement with Fluke CorporationTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and EVERETT, Washington - July 12, 2007 — Digi-Key Corporation and Fluke Corporation announced today the signing of an agreement for the distribution of Fluke's electronic test tools in the United States. Fluke Corporation is a world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools. From industrial electronic installation, maintenance and service to precision measurement and quality control, Fluke tools help keep business and industry around the globe up and running. Typical customers and users include technicians, electricians, engineers and metrologists – people who stake their reputations on their tools and use tools to help extend their personal power and abilities. Among the Fluke products stocked by Digi-Key are multimeters, thermometers and insulation resistance testers. Featured in both Digi-Key's print and online catalogs, these products are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key. “We are very pleased to add Fluke, a recognized leader in electronic test tools, to our line card of supplier partners, and we are certain that Digi-Key's diverse customer base will find Fluke products to be of consequential interest and appeal,” stated Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. “We rely on strong distribution partners like Digi-Key to take our products to the market in a manner that is consistent with our brand values of quality and reliability,” said Ken Fairleigh, Fluke vice president of sales for the Americas. “We're excited about the opportunities Digi-Key presents. They clearly understand the needs of their customers for robust test tools, and we are proud they will be representing Fluke test tools.” 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 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 350 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, www.digikey.com. About FlukeFluke Corporation is a world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and precision measurement instruments for service, installation, maintenance, manufacturing test and quality functions in a variety of industries throughout the world. Founded in 1948, Fluke distributes its products in over 100 countries. The company's international headquarters are in Everett, Washington, USA with European sales and service headquarters in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. For more information, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation
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