Heilind Electronics & Tyco Electronics Re-Energize Ribbon Cable Applied Products

WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, the largest
distributor of interconnect, electromechanical and wire & cable products in
North America, together with Tyco Electronics (TE), the world's largest
interconnect manufacturer, have re-energized its industry-leading ribbon cable
connector tool-kit with the release of a newly updated, consolidated and
reorganized Ribbon Cable Interconnect Solutions catalog and a complete ribbon
cable product stocking initiative. The mass-termination capabilities of
ribbon cable connectors have long made them one of the most popular connector
technologies in the electronics industry. The ability to terminate up to 64
conductors simultaneously, without stripping or otherwise preparing the cable,
significantly reduces total applied costs while delivering a highly reliable
connection. Though most often used in wire-to-board applications, TE also
manufactures and Heilind stocks many board-to-board and wire-to-wire
solutions. The ribbon cable family of connector products is available in a
wide range of pitches, mounting styles and locking types. For more
information about TE Ribbon Cable Applied products go to
http://www.heilind.com/products/tyco/Tyco_Electronics_Ribbon_Cable_Catalog.asp

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic
components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea
telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.4 billion to
customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market
products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive;
data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications;
aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With
approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer
service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers'
advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at
http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

About Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics (www.heilind.com), is a leading distributor of connectors,
relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal
blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification
products. Heilind serves OEMs and contract manufacturers in the medical,
industrial controls & equipment, non-automotive transportation, aerospace and
telecommunications markets with 25 North American sales offices, two automated
distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. In addition
to the world's largest interconnect inventory, Heilind offers customers a
complete portfolio of innovative logistics and supply chain management
services including automated inventory management & auto-replenishment
systems, on-line materials management tools and a full menu of electronic file
sharing options.

SOURCE Heilind Electronics

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