WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, the largest interconnect and electronics hardware distributor in North America, has received the Platinum Sales Award from Keystone Electronics, a leading manufacturer of electronic interconnect components and hardware. This is the sixth year in a row that Heilind has received this award from Keystone.

"Heilind is a key partner in Keystone's distribution and market strategy," said Joe Rosenblum, National Sales Manager at Keystone. "Our long-standing relationship is valued and Heilind's dedication to the line is appreciated."

The Platinum Sales Award is the highest level of achievement a Keystone distributor can receive. Criteria for the award include sales growth, sales volume, breadth of line and demand creation, as well as demand fulfillment in the channel.

"I'm honored to receive the Platinum Sales Award from Keystone," said Bob Clapp, Heilind President. "We've long considered Keystone a valued partner, and look forward to even greater success with them in the future. I'm very proud of the Heilind team for receiving this recognition from Keystone for six straight years."

About Heilind Electronics

Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products. Heilind has 25 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.

About Keystone Electronics

Keystone Electronics Corp. is a major manufacturer of interconnect components and hardware and provides a full complement of stamping, machining and assembly service. Application engineering services are maintained to meet special modifications or custom designs with active stamping, machining and assembly support. Keystone is ISO-9001:2008 certified and RoHS, REACH compliant with USA headquarters and offices in Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia.