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Heilind Electronics partners with ITT Cannon, expanding global presence in harsh environment interconnect market

Distribution agreement encompasses Heilind's Hi-Rel and mil-aero divisions and includes ITT's Cannon and Veam connector lines

Heilind Electronics, a premier global distributor of electronic components, has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of products fromITT Cannon- a global market leader in the design and manufacture of harsh environment connector solutions.

The distribution agreement positions Heilind as a global partner for ITT Cannon, authorising the sale of these products in the American, European and Asian markets.

"This strategic partnership marks a major milestone for us," said Alan Clapp, Vice-President at Heilind Electronics. "The diversity and technology behind ITT Cannon's solutions, combined with Heilind's strong sales support and expertise, present a wealth of new options to Hi-Rel and mil-aero customers around the world."

Anh Phan, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for ITT Cannon, echoed the sentiment: "From harness manufacturers to defence OEMs and medical solutions providers, this strategic engagement will equip both organisations with a deeper level of customer centricity and a robust pipeline for new, global opportunities."

ITT Cannon's products are designed for harsh environment applications in a variety of markets, including aerospace and defence, space, industrial, rail, medical and energy.

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About Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics (http://www.heilind.de) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wires and cables, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has offices in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
Heilind's portfolio also includes services such as prototype sampling, rewinding of contacts to smaller packaging units, specific contract printing of housing, fuse and barcode labels as well as high temperature and traceability marking.

About ITT Cannon

ITT'sCannonbrand is a leading global manufacturer of connector products serving international customers in the aerospace and defence, medical, energy, transportation and industrial end markets. Whether delivering critical specs to aircraft pilots, streaming data through communications satellites or giving expectant parents a first look at their unborn children, Cannon connects the world's most important information to the people who need it. Today, the company proudly continues its legacy of innovating to connect the world and inspiring the successes of the next century - because amazing things happen when great things connect. For more information, visithttp://www.ittcannon.com.

Contact

Janina Antonio
Marketing Manager
Heilind Electronics Europe

Heilind Electronics GmbH
Pfarrer-Huber-Ring 8
D-83620 Feldkirchen-Westerham
Phone: +49 8024 9021 115
E-Mail:jantonio@heilind.com

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