Fusion Worldwide, the second largest independent electronic component distributor worldwide, has been ranked #13 on SourceToday's Top 50 Electronics Distributors 2017 list. Companies on the list are ranked according to their total global sales volume in 2016.

SourceToday, previously known as Global Purchasing, provides procurement professionals with essential news, information and analysis about the technology and business trends that impact global supply chains. This year, while compiling the list, SourceToday noted that an era of transformative change is ahead as companies continue to modernize to keep pace with "the speed of digital."

As a global company with seamless connectivity and communications, Fusion Worldwide isn't only keeping pace, but setting the precedent. The company's focus on global expansion and ability to break sales records year after year helped secure the company's coveted spot on the list. From 2015 to 2016, Fusion Worldwide increased sales by nearly 20 percent, strengthened its workforce by 14 percent, raised the customer base by 16 percent and increased its total number of shipments by 18 percent.

"Recognition from SourceToday is an honor that validates our commitment to providing clients across the globe with a high level of service and expertise," said Fusion Worldwide CEO, Peter LeSaffre. "Our continued focus on global expansion positions us to further elevate our customer experience in an ever-changing global supply chain."

This is the third consecutive year that Fusion Worldwide has appeared on the Top 50 Electronics Distributors list. The company ranked 14th in both 2015 and 2016. For more information, visit fusionww.com.

About Fusion Worldwide

Fusion Worldwide is a leading global electronic components distributor that sources, stocks and delivers a broad range of products and finished goods to a wide spectrum of clients worldwide. The company fills gaps in the supply chain with current production goods as well as obsolete and end of life products and after-market services. Fusion Worldwide's capabilities extend into quality inspection, inventory management and global logistics. Headquartered in Boston, Fusion Worldwide has locations in San Jose, Singapore, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Wilmington, Mass. For more information, visit fusionww.com.