Littelfuse Recognizes Mouser Electronics for Outstanding Distributor Performance

CHICAGO, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Littelfuse, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFUS), the global leader in circuit protection, today announced it has presented Mouser Electronics, Inc. with the Littelfuse Catalog Distributor of the Year award in recognition of its outstanding performance in 2009.

Mouser Electronics, based in Mansfield, Texas, received the Catalog Distributor of the Year award for its leadership in product introductions, new business opportunities, and creative marketing and sales campaigns.  

Gordon Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Littelfuse, commented, "It is our pleasure to present this award to Mouser Electronics for the second consecutive year.  Mouser is an outstanding partner that is dedicated to our company and our end customers.  We commend the entire Mouser team for its strong and successful customer relationships and for providing exceptional support for our products.  Mouser has delivered excellent business results to Littelfuse over the years and has been a significant contributor to our growth.  We are proud to partner with this world-class company and to celebrate our mutual success."  

Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics said, "This recognition by Littelfuse, the world leader in circuit protection, is an affirmation of our commitment to the rapid introduction of new products and to the world-class service we provide. On behalf of Mouser, it is a great honor to once again accept this award from Littelfuse." Smith added, "It is a pleasure to do business with Littelfuse and we will continue to do what we do best by introducing new products, expanding the customer base, and growing our businesses."

About Littelfuse

Littelfuse is the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offering the industry's broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Backed by industry-leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including portable and consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial equipment and telecom/datacom circuits. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has over 20 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.  Technologies offered by Littelfuse include Fuses; Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; Silicon Protection Arrays™(SPAs); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors.

For more information, please visit the Littelfuse website at www.littelfuse.com.

About Mouser Electronics, Inc.

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 more than a million products online from more than 400 manufacturers. Mouser publishes multiple catalogs per year providing designers with up-to-date data on the components now available for the next generation of electronic devices. Mouser ships globally to over 270,000 customers in 170 countries from its 432,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. For more information, visit http://www.mouser.com.

SOURCE Littelfuse, Inc.