Digi-Key Named APEM's 2012 Distributor of the Year

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - May 29, 2013

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced it was named APEM's 2012 Distributor of the Year at the EDS conference in Las Vegas.

"APEM has innovated within the switch industry for over 50 years," said Chris Beeson, Digi-Key's Vice President for Global Sales and Business Development. "Their quality product spans a wide range of industries and provides a unique element to our line card. We are pleased to accept this award and are excited for the future of this partnership."

The award was presented to Digi-Key management in attendance in a small ceremony on May 6.

About Digi-Key Corporation

Digi-Key Corporation, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than three million products from over 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources, Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic components in the industry and providing the best service possible to its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available on the Digi-Key website.