Ingram Micro Latest to Sign Distribution Agreement with GN Netcom
NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom, a world leader in hands-
free communications solutions, is pleased to announce that they have entered
into a distribution relationship with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the
largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain
management services. Ingram Micro will distribute GN Netcom corded and
wireless headsets throughout North America.
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"This exciting alliance between two clear industry leaders will raise
awareness and visibility for GN Netcom and our products in a critical
distribution channel: the IT buyer," says Anthony M. DiIulio, senior vice
president and general manager, GN Netcom, Inc. "We know that Ingram Micro will
be a productive and profitable complement to our current distribution team,
and will help spread the word that GN Netcom products are the clear choice in
hands-free communication technology. Similarly, we're confident that adding
our array of products to their lineup will help quickly increase sales for
Ingram Micro and their customers."
Ingram Micro markets and distributes globally more than 280,000 products
from over 1,700 of the world's top hardware manufacturers and software
publishers. Ingram Micro North America offers a range of programs and services
to computer resellers and value-added resellers (VARs) across the nation.
"GN Netcom is known for innovative headset solutions and has a strong
focus on commercial resellers and VARs," says Jodi Honore, vice president,
vendor management, Ingram Micro North America. "Ingram Micro provides the
resources that will allow GN Netcom to extend their customer reach - which
benefits our solution providers looking to expand their offerings in the
hands-free communications area."
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology
products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 37
countries with sales of more than $25 billion for the fiscal year 2001. Ingram
Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and
services, marketing development and supply chain management services to nearly
170,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is
focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction
through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit
http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp.
About GN Netcom
GN Netcom is a world leader in hands-free communications technologies.
Founded in 1987, the company has pioneered revolutionary sound innovations,
including its proprietary ATL (acoustic transmission line) technology, and
recently introduced the world's first wireless headset with Bluetooth wireless
technology. GN Netcom's award-winning product line includes corded and
wireless headsets, microphone arrays and related hands-free communications
devices. GN Netcom products are sold through specialty distributors,
retailers, catalogers, supply houses and dealers, under the brand names GN
Netcom, Liberation, UNEX and ACS. GN Netcom also provides OEM products to
familiar brand name companies. For more information, contact GN Netcom, Inc.,
at 1-800-826-4656, or visit http://www.gnnetcom.com.
About GN Netcom Group
The GN Netcom Group is a leading provider of hands-free communications
solutions. The group consists of three companies: GN Netcom, a leading
provider of hands-free communications products to the call center, office and
PC applications markets; JABRA, the foremost provider of innovative hands-free
products for the mobile consumer market; and Hello Direct, a leading business-
to-business direct marketer of hands-free telephony and equipment interface
solutions.
Founded in 1987, the GN Netcom Group has facilities on four continents,
and its products are sold in more than 80 countries worldwide. The GN Netcom
group is part of GN Great Nordic, a Danish-based technology group, traded on
the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Reuters: GNTC.CO; Bloomberg: GGNDF).
CONTACT:
Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek
GN Netcom, Inc.
800-826-4656, x 525
mboockoff-bajdek@gnnetcom.com
OR
Catherine Sullivan
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
212.697.2600 x 293
csullivan@gibbs-soell.com
SOURCE GN Netcom
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CONTACT:
Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek of GN Netcom, Inc.,
+1-800-826-4656, ext. 525, mboockoff-bajdek@gnnetcom.com; or
Catherine Sullivan of Gibbs & Soell Public Relations,
+1-212-697-2600 ext. 293, csullivan@gibbs-soell.com
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