Announces Results of 2008 TTI Supplier Recognition Program

TTI, Inc., a global distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, has announced the results of its 2008 TTI Supplier Recognition Program, naming Bourns, Kemet and Phoenix Contact as companies that have achieved Silver level status, while Murata is now a Platinum level supplier.

All four suppliers amassed or exceeded the minimum points criteria of 85 (out of a possible 105 points) in a number of performance categories – ship to commitment date; receiving quality, administrative quality; sales and profitability; business systems – to qualify for recognition. Commented Glyn Dennehy, VP and General Manager, Europe: “Special recognition goes to Murata for achieving the “Platinum” level of performance which requires five consecutive years of exemplary performance and to Phoenix Contact for gaining the “Silver” level for the first time. Congratulations to Bourns and Kemet as repeat achievers of the “Silver” level recognition status.”

He added: “Thank you to all suppliers who embraced this program and dedicated resources to work with TTI to assist us in building a stronger organisation, continuously improving our quality performance, and providing excellent service for our customers.”

Terry Churcher, President of Murata Europe said: “Murata has been pleased to contribute to, and benefit from, TTI’s success during the past years. We are particularly proud to have achieved the coveted Platinum Level Supplier recognition having been awarded the Suppliers Excellence Award for five consecutive years. Our relationship with TTI has been strengthened by benchmarking our logistics systems, by creating imaginative marketing programs with partner suppliers, and by maintaining very close relationships to ensure that our mutual customers receive the very best service from our combined organisations.”

For Bourns: Ferdinand Leicher, Vice President Sales Europe added: “We are delighted and proud to win the TTI 2008 Supplier Excellence Award. Bourns firmly believe that it is of highest importance to deliver great service to our customers and to our distributor partners. The TTI measurements are vigorous and considered as a world class benchmark in the industry. Therefore, this award is of particular importance to Bourns, and in the great partnership we have with TTI we shall continue to strive to achieve outstanding service results so that we can win this award again and again. ”

Marc Kotelon, Senior Vice President Global Sales at Kemet commented: “Kemet is proud to receive the TTI supplier excellence award for 2008. This award acknowledges the efforts of the entire Kemet team and to receive it from a prestigious partner such as TTI makes it even more fulfilling. The award focuses on key metrics which drive performance and efficiencies in our mutual business and we are grateful to TTI for this recognition. This also demonstrates what two dedicated partners can achieve, even in challenging economic times.”

Bastian Fölling, Key Account Manager Global Distribution for Phoenix Contact said: “It is a true honour that TTI has rewarded our performance with the 2008 Supplier Excellence Award. This is the third consecutive time that Phoenix Contact received the award, which now elevates us to Silver level status. Our strong partnership is characterized by mutual trust, sustainable growth, and people at both companies who are truly dedicated to our successful collaboration. Winning this award highlights our continuous efforts of keeping the support for our channel partner, TTI.”

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Over 11,000 Texas Instruments products now available for next-day delivery from stock

RS Components is pleased to announce the launch of 8,000 new products from Texas Instruments (TI).

RS now stocks over 11,000 TI products, creating a broad range of next-day delivery direct-from-stock devices available online to customers in Europe and Asia. Electronics design engineers can select from a comprehensive TI portfolio, including over 2,000 new logic ICs, 1,800 amplifier and linear devices, 1,500 power management components, and more than 1,000 new interface and connectivity devices. Whether it’s faster speed, higher precision, lower power or smaller size, RS offers the best choice of TI solutions to engineers aiming to differentiate their design.

“Electronic design engineers are consistently looking to high-quality web-based distributors as their source for products and solutions in developing new designs,” said Christoph Gromann, Analog Marketing Manager for Texas Instruments in EMEA. “We are very pleased with the reach of RS to design engineers, the range of eCommerce solutions available to its electronics customers, as well as its robust and comprehensive product offering.”

Commenting on the launch, Chris Page, General Manager for Electronics at RS said: “The extent of the Texas Instruments range expansion gives design engineers the best offer in terms of quality, price and availability.” Page added: “We at RS are delighted that Texas Instruments is supporting us, and we believe that our customers will find the breadth and depth of this expanded offer compelling.”

All 11,000 TI products are held in-stock for next-day delivery direct to customers.

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High-flex cables from Aerco

XTRA-GUARD® cables from Alpha Wire, now available in the UK from Aerco, are designed for applications that involve constant flexing and require high system reliability in extreme conditions. There is a major difference between cables that are flexible and cables with high flexing capability, the latter being able to withstand the degree of flexing that cables are subjected to in applications such as robotics, assembly lines, cable track, automation and material handling equipment.

Alpha Wire XTRA-GUARD offers unmatched flexibility and durability being twice as flexible as ordinary PVC cable while being highly resistant to chemicals and other corrosive materials.

Alpha Wire has developed and built its own testing machine that ensures cables meet the rigours of harsh flexing environments. The company also provides a fully interactive online ‘SeleXion Guide’.

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Mouser recognized for meeting Boeing’s high performance standards

Mouser Electronics, Inc., today announced it has been awarded a 2008 Boeing Performance Excellence Award from The Boeing Company, the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.

Mouser has maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the performance period from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.

Todd McAtee, Mouser Vice President US Sales Development, warmly accepted the award on behalf of Mouser. “Mouser is honored to accept this award from The Boeing Company. Mouser’s customer service and ability to provide the newest products and technologies faster than anyone else in the industry benefit Boeing by supporting it as a leading-edge technology player. It is our goal to become the most preferred source of electronic components for the electronics design engineer, and this award from Boeing shows that Mouser is providing the excellent service necessary to do so.”

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Digi-Key Corporation Announces Expansion of Distribution Agreement with Honeywell

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced today the expansion of its distribution contract with Honeywell from a North American agreement to a global agreement.

Honeywell Precision Sensors is a leading supplier of specialized integrated circuits for aerospace and military markets and manufacturer of sensors and electronics for a variety of commercial applications.

Honeywell products stocked by Digi-Key are featured in its print and online catalogs and are available through its global websites.

“With Digi-Key’s rapid growth in the overseas markets, we are very pleased to expand our agreement with Honeywell,” said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president, interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products. “Honeywell’s commitment to quality products is a perfect match for Digi-Key’s commitment to quality service with our mutual customers, now worldwide, the benefactors of this expanded agreement.”

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Premier Farnell’s market position and office locations in Eastern Europe provide an ideal online partner for ROHM’s growth in developing countries

Premier Farnell plc, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally, has been presented the ROHM Semiconductor Innovation Award for Multichannel Marketing. The award was presented in recognition of Premier Farnell’s growth in emerging markets like Eastern Europe which enable electronic design engineer’s quick access to products via the web, the ability to speak with sales and technical support representatives in their native language and next day delivery on most items.

Premier Farnell and ROHM signed a global distribution agreement in November 2007 to carry over 400 product lines which will now increase to over 1,000 product lines. Also, in 2009 the launch of a new Global Web Referral Programme will allow visitors to the ROHM website, direct click through access to Farnell’s website with the ability for preferred purchase; online, over the phone or through the catalogue.

ROHM develops products that improve the efficiency and performance of electronic devices and is a world-class semiconductor manufacturer. ROHM’s advanced product development capabilities meet the needs of customers whilst increasing its line-up of highly reliable, sophisticated products. These products are used in a variety of sectors: automotive, consumer, mobile phone, computer and office equipment, white goods/industrial, communications systems, controls, test and medical.

Premier Farnell continues to invest in and drive its own technical support programmes to ensure that electronic design engineers around the world receive the support, information and data on the latest technologies and products as quickly and effectively as possible. This award pays tribute to the effectiveness of this scheme, providing designers with immediate web access to data and support, as well as reduced delivery lead times.

“We are pleased to accept ROHM’s Semiconductor Innovation Award for Multichannel Marketing,” said Andy King, President of Farnell Europe and Global Head of Electronic Design Engineering (EDE) Segment. “This award is clearly in line with our overall strategy to increase our focus on the global electronic design engineering segment, drive higher levels of business via the web and to continue internationalising our models into new and emerging markets for electronics.”

“ROHM is please to present Premier Farnell its Semiconductor Innovation Award for Multichannel Marketing,” said Christian Andre, President, of Rohm Europe. “Their strong marketing position in Eastern Europe, coupled with their strategic office locations and quick product delivery, make them an ideal partner in reaching the engineering and design segments throughout these regions.”

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Mouser Electronics Official Sponsor of Microchip Technology’s MASTERs 2009 Embedded Control Conference

Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is an official sponsor of Microchip Technology’s 13th Annual MASTERs 2009 Worldwide Conference for Embedded Control Engineers. Throughout the world, Microchip Technology is a leading supplier of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, as well as embedded solutions.

The Conference, in Phoenix, Arizona July 27 to August 1, 2009, is devoted to technical training for embedded systems design engineers, from the novice to the expert. Designers and managers learn about solutions by interfacing directly with Microchip architects and developers, subject-matter experts, technical partners, third parties, distributor FAEs, and academia. Topics presented cover a broad range of subjects, from board layout topologies to real-world reference designs and embedded applications.

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Agreements with AVX and Rubycon give Farnell customers exclusive access to the latest capacitor advances

Farnell, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across Europe and Asia Pacific, has strengthened its reputation as source for the latest innovations in passive component technology following new agreements with AVX and Rubycon – two leading companies in the passive component sector.

In the first of the agreements AVX has granted Farnell a 12 month European distribution exclusive on five of its newest capacitor ranges that encompass over 270 new part numbers. The products included are the leaded AR SkycapTM series, RH leaded ceramics, TRJ tantalum chip capacitors, NPV CorecapTM surface mount tantalum multianode capacitors and TAW tantalum fuse capacitors. The new devices that utilise the latest advances in materials and dielectrics will help give Farnell’s EDE customers a technology advantage in their new product designs.

The second agreement sees Farnell chosen by Rubycon to be their exclusive launch partner for the new PMLCAP series of polymer film chip capacitors. The range uses new technology to help achieve revolutionary compactness plus excellent frequency and temperature characteristics. Uses for the PMLCAP series exist in applications such as DC/DC Converters, audio circuits, voltage regulator modules and bypass circuits.

Farnell is now adding approximately 700 new products every week plus new technologies and new manufacturers to give its customers the best possible choice for their new designs. Special pages detailing the additions can be quickly accessed with a single click from customers’ own Internet browsers by using the recently introduced downloadable Farnell toolbar.

Commenting on the agreements, Claire Doyle, European Director of Supplier Management Farnell, said: “These important announcements underline Farnell’s position as a leading source for the latest component technology. In selecting Farnell, AVX and Rubycon have recognised our strong technical competence that helps us support the introduction of the newest component developments to our EDE customer base.”

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Wide range available on 5-day delivery

Aerco has confirmed its position as the UK’s leading stockists of Deutsch MIL-DTL-D38999 Series III connectors by stocking the complete range of connectors, offering a five-day delivery with no MOQs (minimum order quantities) and same-day delivery of stock parts.

Under the terms of the agreement Aerco is unique as a Deutsch UK distributor in that the company has access to the Deutsch inventory via a daily availability report. This allows quick and accurate delivery forecasts on any items not held in stock at Aerco.

Alec Sluce, connector product manager at Aerco, said: “Deutsch has 45 years experience in providing connectors for the most demanding environments. The Deutsch D38999 Series III connectors are manufactured in the UK and meet the highest standards in terms of quality and reliability at highly competitive prices.”

Both electroless nickel and cadmium plated versions are available as is a wide range of accessories including protective caps, strain relief clamps, EMC shielded adaptors and heat shrink boots.

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Arrow Electronics offers Everlight LED products in the UK and Nordic regions

Arrow Electronics now offers a range of LED products from Everlight in the UK and Nordic regions. The main focus is on high-brightness and lighting-class LEDs that further enhance Arrow’s lighting portfolio.

Everlight is Taiwan’s largest LED manufacturer and in the top ten worldwide. In 2006 it purchased Fairchild Semiconductor’s LED and LED display product lines. The company has invested continuously in its R&D, manufacturing and quality-control processes, with the result that it has increased output efficiency and yield rate, enabling it to reduce unit-operating costs. Consequently, Everlight is able to combine high-production quality with cost-competitiveness.

Arrow’s dedicated lighting division specialises in advising and supporting customers on the most technically and commercially suitable routes when moving from traditional incandescent or fluorescent lighting to more energy-efficient, cost-effective modern LED alternatives. Applications include commercial, architectural and general lighting; transportation; backlighting; and signage.

Arrow Electronics and Everlight now collaborate on a global basis.

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