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Our History

 
  1. 1972

    DigiKey begins as a small mail-order company when Dr. Ron Stordahl began selling the leftover parts to a digital electronic keyer kit (the Digi-Keyer).

  2. 1996

    First website is introduced, paving the way for DigiKey to become a successful e-commerce company with the most visited and top-rated website in the industry.

  3. 1997

    First international website launched (Canada). DigiKey now has 45 local websites, translated into 22 languages, with 26 currencies being accepted.

  4. 2022

    DigiKey opens its 2.2 million sq. foot Product Distribution Center expansion, one of the largest warehouses in North America.

 

Fast Facts

Annual Sales

$5.1 Billion +

Number of Employees

5,000 +

Facilities

Over 3 Million Square Feet

Products Available

17.2 Million +

Suppliers

2,800 +

Internet Orders / Yr.

5.7 Million +

Telephone Calls / Yr.

3.2 Million +

Orders Processed / Yr.

6.5 Million +

Customer Serviced / Yr.

929,000 +

Sites Served / Yr.

674,000 +

Orders Shipped Same Day

99.9%

Customer Service

Available 24/7

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