Leading connector manufacturer recognizes top distributor for its service in FY2008

Leading connector manufacturer recognizes top distributor for its service in FY2008

HIROSE ELECTRIC RECOGNIZES HEILIND ELECTRONICS AS DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

SIMI VALLEY, CA – November 9, 2009 – In recognition of exceeding expectations and achieving record sales in fiscal year 2008, Hirose Electric USA is pleased to announce Heilind Electronics as the recipient of its Distributor of the Year Award for domestic sales. Throughout the fiscal year, Heilind Electronics sold more Hirose products than any other North American franchised distributor within North and South America.

“Thanks to the depth of their experience, professionalism, and expansive coverage of the North American market, Heilind Electronics has helped us to grow and expand the markets we serve,” said Tats Arai, President/COO of Hirose Electric USA. “We are grateful to have them as one of our distribution partners and hope that this award serves as a symbol of our appreciation for the services they have provided us and extended to our customers.”

Heilind Electronics represents Hirose’s comprehensive interconnect product line, which includes I/O, memory card, printed circuit board and FPC/FFC connectors widely used throughout the automotive, datacom, medical, industrial, computing, mobile communications, and consumer electronics markets. “We are pleased to have Hirose as one of our manufacturing partners and appreciate their positive recognition of our dedicated sales team, value-added services, and corporate values,” said Bob Clapp, President of Heilind Electronics.

ABOUT HEILIND ELECTRONICS

Heilind Electronics (www.heilind.com), with sales in excess of $500 million, is a leading distributor of electronic components to industrial OEMs and contract manufacturers. Heilind distributes commodities such as connectors, thermal management and circuit protection products, relays and switches, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories, and insulation and identification products. Heilind’s customers include leading manufacturers in medical devices and instrumentation, industrial controls and equipment, non-automotive transportation, aerospace and telecommunications.

Heilind Electronics has more than 25 sales offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, two automated distribution centers in California and Ohio, and a value-added center in Hudson, New Hampshire. Heilind also offers customers a complete portfolio of innovative logistics and supply chain management services including automated inventory management and auto-replenishment systems, on-line materials management tools and a full menu of electronic file sharing options.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnect solutions, with 2008 sales of US$922 million to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries, including telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric at www.hirose.com.