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Digi-Key and VCC Sign Global Distribution Agreement

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - July 31, 2013

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Visual Communications Company (VCC), a recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative, dependable, and cost-effective incandescent and LED light solutions.

VCC is the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative LED light pipes and LED, incandescent, neon and specialty indicator light solutions for global markets including aerospace, medical, automotive, transportation, safety and industrial. With the addition of the CML, Leecraft and Littelites indicator product lines, VCC has the broadest product line and offers the most versions and options across all indicator light technologies. VCC continues to increase their product line to bring a total solution for the way indication is used to communicate. The company offers pre-assembled units, as well as the necessary components to complete a custom lighting solution. This process allows for the use of their products in an endless amount of applications.

"The light indicator market is constantly seeking LED solutions for increasingly demanding applications," said Mark Zack, Digi-Key's vice president of global semiconductor product. "We are delighted to expand our relationship to include the full VCC product offering. VCC's broad line of superior products and dedication to a short time to market provides excellent value for our customers and makes them a good fit for our company."

VCC recently acquired the Chicago Miniature Lamp (CML) company, a merger that allowed their product line to become broader and more adaptable to their customers' needs. CML is known for their extensive line of superior panel and LED lights. VCC takes pride in providing leading-edge lighting solutions in a quick and timely manner. Their wide-ranging lines of indicators lead the way for advancement in many different industries and applications. Short lead-times allow their customers to stay competitive in the global market.

"The addition of Digi-Key widens VCC's ability to reach existing and growth markets for our indicator light products and light pipes," said Mike Speckman, VCC vice president of marketing and sales. "Digi-Key has the expertise and the commitment to help us serve our expanding global customers."

VCC's line of light indicators is available now for immediate shipment by visiting any of Digi-Key's global websites.

About VCC

Visual Communications Company, LLC, based in Poway, California, is the largest manufacturer of innovative LED light pipe, LED, incandescent, neon, and specialty indicator light solutions for global markets including aerospace, medical, automotive, transportation, safety, and industrial. VCC combines 40+ years of experience in LED indication design, engineering, manufacturing, and light modeling design services to change the way human machine interface systems use indication to communicate better with light. Learn more at www.vcclite.com.

About Digi-Key Corporation

Digi-Key Corporation, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than three million products from over 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources, Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic components in the industry and providing the best service possible to its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available on the Digi-Key website.