Science & Technology
Tue, November 29, 2011 
MALVERN, Pa.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), its Board of Directors, Management and Employees, mourn the passing of Eli Hurvitz, a member of Vishayas Board of Directors since 1994.
"Eli built a world class business in Teva, and his voice and perspective of successful entrepreneurship on our Board will be sorely missed."
Mr. Hurvitz led Teva Pharmaceuticals as CEO from 1976-2002 and as Chairman of the Board from 2002-2010. Under his leadership, Teva became the largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world.
"It is with deep regret that we mourn the loss of a true friend of the Company,a stated Marc Zandman, Executive Chairman and Chief Business Development Officer. aEli built a world class business in Teva, and his voice and perspective of successful entrepreneurship on our Board will be sorely missed.a
About Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishayas product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at[ http://www.vishay.com ].
