TTI, Inc., a specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical components, and discrete semiconductors, has announced a new global distribution partnership with Samtec, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced interconnect solutions.
This agreement brings Samtec’s full portfolio of high-speed connectors, cables, fiber optics, and related interconnect technologies, to TTI’s worldwide customer base.

Samtec’s advanced interconnect products are used in a range of electronics industry applications, particularly those requiring high signal integrity, such as industrial automation, communications, aerospace, and test and measurement.
“We are very pleased to add Samtec to our supplier line card,” said Lew LaFornara, Senior Vice President of Product and Supplier Marketing. “We look forward to bringing Samtec’s industry-leading connector, cable, and fiber optic products to our global customers, many of whom look to TTI and our custom supply chain management programs to minimize supply chain risk, reduce their inventories, and streamline their purchasing processes.”
Rick Skees, Vice President of Distribution at Samtec, added, “TTI is known throughout the industry as a leader in customer support with a commitment to quality and inventory management. We are very pleased that they will be representing Samtec products in the global distribution channel.”
TTI will now serve as an authorized channel for Samtec’s full interconnect product line, including PCB interconnects. This will simplify bill of materials (BOM) procurement for electronics manufacturers while providing global logistics support and inventory availability.
TTI will begin distributing Samtec’s full line of connector, cable, and fiber optic products through its global distribution network in Q1 2025. For more information, please click here.
About TTI, Inc.
TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized specialty distributor of electronic components. Founded in 1971, the company focuses on interconnect, passive, electromechanical components, and discrete semiconductors. TTI’s global network includes over 136 locations and more than 3 million square feet of warehouse space across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its subsidiaries include Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics, and the Exponential Technology Group. For more information, visit www.tti.com.
About Samtec, Inc.
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held global manufacturer of interconnect solutions, including board-to-board, high-speed cables, optics, RF, flexible stacking, and ruggedized components. With over 40 locations worldwide and products in more than 125 countries, Samtec delivers broad interconnect capabilities with a strong customer service foundation. Learn more at www.samtec.com.
Source: TTI, Inc. and Samtec, Inc.
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