METZ CONNECT is a medium-sized, family-run German company founded in 1976. Around the world, their products guarantee secure and reliable connections for a smooth flow of information – from the printed circuit board to the infrastructure environment. METZ CONNECT is known for its expertise in all aspects of the manufacturing process including in-house molding, stamping and assembly operations. METZ CONNECT designs and manufactures connector assembly equipment in-house to assure the highest quality and reliability of finished products. The full product line covers a wide range across multiple applications and industries. Products include PCB mount terminal blocks and board-to-board connectors, RJ-45 plugs and receptacles, patch panels, copper and fiber optic cables, and intelligent DIN rail mount I/O devices. These products are used in security and access controls, HVAC, irrigation systems, industrial automation, lighting controls, A/V equipment, industrial controls, building automation applications, and more."METZ CONNECT is honored to present DigiKey the 2020 Distributor of the Year Award," said Hugh Daly, vice president of sales and marketing for METZ CONNECT. "They have added an entirely new dimension to our business in exposing products globally to such a broad cross-section of new customers across many different industries. We are thrilled to be a partner with DigiKey, and we all look forward to reaching many new milestones together in the years ahead."