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Digi-Key Corporation Now Offers Military-Spec Connectors from Souriau Connection Technology

Dépèche transmise le 15 novembre 2011 par Business Wire

Digi-Key Corporation Now Offers Military-Spec Connectors from Souriau Connection Technology

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., USA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced availability of military-spec connectors from Souriau Connection Technology.

“We continue to see increased demand for military-spec components”

For over 100 years, Souriau has provided interconnect solutions to the Aerospace, Military/Defense, Industrial Equipment, and Heavy Industry sectors. As a fully MIL-STD 790F, manufacturer-certified distributor, Souriau provides the opportunity for Digi-Key to offer high quality, high reliability military-spec connectors to a wider customer segment.

“We continue to see increased demand for military-spec components,” said Jeff Shafer, Vice President, Global Interconnect, Passives and Electromechanical, Digi-Key Corporation. “By partnering with a respected company such as Souriau, we are afforded the opportunity to expand our selection of product and offer these high reliability components to our customers as well as supporting military designs.”

Digi-Key also supports Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products, as well supporting military designs.

Digi-Key currently stocks more than 6,200 individual Souriau military-spec SKUs including D38999 Series I & III, and D26482 G Series I, 851, and Series II. These high reliability connectors are available for immediate shipment to our North American customers. Plans are being formed to expand this offering in the future.

As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key’s single, North American location. The company’s integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.

The company’s online offerings and resources include: an interactive online catalog; PTM^® product training modules; TechZone^SM technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingPro^SM for electronics buyers; TechXchange^SM; a Mobile and Social Center; and a Reference Design Library.

About Digi-Key Corporation

As one of the world’s leading totally integrated, Internet-based distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two million products from over 500 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com. A testament to Digi-Key’s unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE|Times Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011). With global sales for 2010 surpassing $1.5 billion, Digi-Key’s single location in North America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key’s broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.

About Souriau Connection Technology

Souriau designs, manufactures and markets high performance, high reliability interconnect solutions for severe environments dedicated to the Aerospace, Defense/ Space, Heavy Industry (Railway & Mass Transit, Nuclear, Oil & Gas) and Industrial Equipment markets. Souriau has a worldwide presence with R & D centers and production sites in Europe, USA, Japan and India. The Company is deeply involved in the environmental protection of industrial site following the certification ISO 14001 and with RoHS products.