Mouser Electronics Named Finalist for 2011 Elektra European Distributor of the Year Award

Additionally, Mouser is sponsoring the Elektra 2011 Semiconductor Product of the Year Award in Analogue, which recognizes the most significant technological breakthroughs in analogue products.

The annual Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and companies across Europe. The awards acknowledge the best practices in key areas including innovation, sales growth and employee motivation. There are 16 award categories. The winners will be announced at the annual Elektra Awards Dinner, which takes place this year on Thursday, December 14 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge in London. The Elektra Awards are presented by Electronics Weekly, published by Reed Business Information Group.

“We are extremely honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist again for Distributor of the Year,” says Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser Electronics’ Vice President of EMEA Business. “It was just three years ago that we opened our first European office and everyone at Mouser has worked diligently to build our business and brand here in Europe. It’s very exciting for us to again be on the short list as one of Europe’s top distributors.”

Mouser offers eight local customer service centers in Europe, including two new locations opened in September 2011, in Sweden and The Netherlands. The offices provide local customer support in local languages, currencies and time zones. Mouser stocks the world’s widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components. Specializing in the rapid release of NPI (New Product Introductions), Mouser offers the newest technologies from more than 450 manufacturers and even makes a point to flag products NRND (Not Recommended for New Design) for design engineers and buyers.