Bel Stewart Connector Receives Supplier of the Year Award from Legrand North America

June 23, 2008
Bel Stewart Connector Receives Supplier of the Year Award from Legrand North AmericaGLEN ROCK, PA -- June 23, 2008 -- Bel Stewart Connector Inc., a division of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA & BELFB), announced today that it has received a Supplier of the Year award from Legrand North America, a premier provider of electrical and network infrastructure products, systems and solutions. The award cited Bel Stewart Connector for its excellence in customer service while supplying a variety of interconnect products for Legrand's customer base.

 

Selected from a supplier base of 10,000 direct and indirect suppliers, Bel Stewart was one of only five suppliers so recognized for outstanding performance and significant accomplishments during 2007. The award was presented to Pete Bittner, general manager of Bel Stewart Connector, by Nitin Raj Sharma, director of strategic sourcing for Legrand North America.

 

"We're extremely pleased to be recognized for the high-level dedication we brought to our partnership with Legrand last year," said Bittner.  "This award demonstrates that our commitment to their success brings a measureable return: sustainable advantage in the marketplace for both companies."

 

"We realize the importance of acknowledging supply-side partners who share our mission and help us fulfill customer needs," said Legrand's Sharma.  "Bel Stewart's commitment to this effort is one that certainly deserves our recognition and thanks."

 

About Bel

Bel (www.belfuse.com) and its subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high speed data transmission, and consumer electronics. Products include magnetics (discrete components, power transformers and MagJack®, modules (DC-DC converters, integrated analog front end modules and custom designs), circuit protection (miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and interconnect devices (passive jacks, plugs and cable assemblies). Bel operates facilities around the world.



 

About Legrand North America

Legrand North America, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, is committed to product innovation and world-class service as the premier choice for electrical and network infrastructure products, systems and solutions. Employing 2,600 employees across the US and Canada, Legrand North America promotes personal advancement, pride and achievement. The company's success is also based on the recognition that diversity -- in people, products, innovation and technology -- is an important strength. Growth has been driven both by operational excellence and strategic acquisitions. Core businesses include Wiremold/Legrand, Pass & Seymour/Legrand, Ortronics/Legrand, Watt Stopper/Legrand, On-Q/Legrand, Cablofil/Legrand, and Vantage/Legrand.

 

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