Tyco Electronics/Raychem Circuit Protection Name Distributor Of The Year At Electronic Distributors Show

Tyco Electronics Corporation has named the top distributors for its Raychem Circuit Protection division. Based upon its outstanding performance in 2000, TTI of Ft. Worth, Texas was awarded the 2001 Distributor of the Year Award at the Electronics Distributors Show (EDS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. TTI has been a national distributor of Raychem Circuit Protection products since 1997.

"TTI has been an incredible member of our team. From the inception of our partnership, the TTI team has been enthusiastic about our line and has maintained strong, positive growth. While all of our distribution partners are a valued part of the Raychem team, we are pleased to recognize those distributors who have provided exceptional leadership in areas such as inventory management, design activity and service to OEMs, contract manufacturers and other companies who rely on Raychem Circuit Protection products," said Carla Mahrt, Worldwide Channel Manager.

In honoring other top performers, Raychem Circuit Protection presented Future Electronics of Montreal, Canada the award for most Design Registrations. Matrix Technology Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, was awarded Best Regional Distributor for 2000.

In its sixth year, Raychem Circuit Protection's Distributor of the Year award distinguishes a distributor for outstanding sales growth, design activity that leads to new applications, the quality of the partnership with Raychem Circuit Protection and the overall support of its product lines. Previous award winners include Kent in 1996 and 1998, Sager Electronics in 1997, Arrow in 1999 and Future in 2000.

Raychem Circuit Protection is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, and is part of the Tyco Electronics unit of Tyco International Ltd. Raychem Circuit Protection has manufacturing facilities in California (USA), Mexico, China, and Japan. Sales offices are worldwide. For further information or technical assistance, call (800) 227-7040, or visit the company on the Internet at: www.eircuitl2rotection.coni.

Tyco Electronics, Automotive Division, 900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 150, Troy, MI 48084. Tel: 248-273-3300; Fax: 248-273-3322.