Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, has been named TE Connectivity’s 2011 Distributor of the Year for the Americas Region.

This annual award recognizes outstanding global, regional and specialty distributors based on outstanding year-over-year performance, exceptional customer account acquisition, and an exemplary accounts receivable payment record.

Master Electronics received this extraordinary recognition during the 2012 TE Connectivity Global Distribution Summit held in San Francisco, CA.

“We are truly honored to receive this distinguished award from TE Connectivity,” said Ike Nizam, CEO of Master Electronics “It was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our entire team.

We look forward to building on our momentum to achieve even greater success in the future.”

"This award recognizes Master Electronics for their outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to TE Connectivity in 2011 and we look forward to their continued growth in 2012", said Joan Wainwright, Sr. Vice President, Channel, Marketing and Communications.

Master Electronics has the broadest TE Connectivity offering in the world consisting of over 30,000 part numbers in stock.

Master carries a full line of TE Connectivity products including relays, connectors, switches, circuit breakers, wire and cable, terminal blocks and heat-shrink tubing.