Mouser Electronics Named #1 Distributor in 2007 Sales Growth by Harwin

Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it was named the number one distributor for North American sales growth by Harwin, a leading manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions. The award is based on the largest increase in distribution sales in North America and
recognizes Mouser’s rapid growth rate with the supplier.

“Harwin believes Mouser’s rapid growth is a direct result of their marketing focus that provides a direct path to design engineers and buyers,” said Doug Steele, Harwin North American Distribution Manager. “Mouser’s website and catalog give Harwin excellent market exposure. We’re looking forward to a long and continuing partnership with Mouser.”

“We are extremely pleased and honored to be named Harwin’s #1 Distributor in 2007 Sales Growth,” said Mouser President and CEO, Glenn Smith. “It’s very gratifying to be recognized for our achievements and we especially appreciate the recognition from an industry leader like Harwin.”

Smith went on to say that innovative products such as Harwin’s, are key to the success of the distributor’s rapid new product launch programs that deliver a time-to-market advantage for its design engineering customer base
Mouser’s broad-based product line, unsurpassed customer service, and streamlined warehouse operations make the distributor the design engineer’s one-stop shop for all the board-level components and associated development tools necessary for total project design.

As the fastest growing catalog distributor in the electronics industry, Mouser is the only major distributor to publish a new 1,850+ page print catalog every 90 days. In addition, its daily updated website contains over 845,000 products available for easy online purchase 24 hours a day, provides more than 677,000 downloadable data sheets, and over 1.5 million cross-references.


About Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is an electronic component distributor, focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies to electronic design engineers. Mouser.com features over 845,000 products online from more than 330 manufacturers. Mouser’s 1,850+ page catalog is published every 90 days, providing designers with up-to-date data on the components now available for the next generation of electronic devices. Mouser ships globally to over 280,000 customers in 170 countries from its 432,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. For more information, visit www.mouser.com.

About Harwin
Harwin is a world class company offering its clients world class quality in the design and manufacture of electronic interconnect solutions. Whether you require standard, 'off-the-shelf' connectors and components, custom connectors, insertion machinery or a total interconnect solution from design to delivery, Harwin's unique mix of specialist interconnect expertise, experience, and capability is unsurpassed. Their 50-plus years' experience, and global network of manufacturing, sales and support centers and distributors, uniquely equip them to meet the specialist needs of the world interconnection market. Working closely with clients large and small, Harwin offers a personal, solutions-based service centered around absolute commitment to quality and customer care.

Trademarks
Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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