Vishay has recognized Digi-Key Electronics Europe with their 2017 European Catalog Distributor of the Year award during a recent visit to the company. The award is based on various KPI including growth, design fulfillment, and inventory management.

"We are delighted to present Digi-Key with our 2017 Catalog Distributor of the Year award and congratulate the whole team for their great performance in Europe," said Philippe Masson, Senior Director, Sales Distribution Europe for Vishay. "This award mirrors Digi-Key's outstanding quality of service and support making Vishay's broad portfolio and new technologies always more available to our mutual customers."

The two companies share similar business goals and objectives for the electronic components industry.

"We are appreciative to receive this special award and echo Vishay's sentiment. We thank the Vishay team for their ongoing support in both areas of passive and active components," said Hermann Reiter, Director, Global Strategic Business Development & Supplier Management at Digi-Key. "The market share development of Digi-Key over the last few years proves the redefining of the distribution channel in Europe."