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Digi-Key Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Product Distribution Center Expansion

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Product Distribution Center expansion (PDCe) today, expanding the company's headquarters' footprint by 2.2 million square feet for a combined total of more than 3 million square feet. The new facility allows Digi-Key to pick, pack and ship nearly three times the previous daily average of 27,000 packages to customers in more than 180 countries around the world.

Key Points: 
  • "This is a significant milestone for all Digi-Key employees and our community," said Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key.
  • "Our new product distribution center expansion will help us continue to deliver excellence to our customers for many years to come.
  • "The state of Minnesota is thrilled to celebrate Digi-Key's growth milestone today," said Steve Grove, commissioner of Minnesota DEED.
  • The product distribution center expansion features two primary conveyor systems to provide redundancy in the case of a breakdown and provide opportunities for future growth.