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Avnet Computing Components, a division of Avnet Technology Solutions, has been named “Distributor of the Year 2003” by LG Electronics because of successful sales of optical disc drives.
Nettetal, Germany – Oct. 11, 2004 -- With the “Distributor of the Year 2003” award, LG Electronics has honoured the outstanding performance of Avnet Computing Components in sales of LG drives. Some 29.7% of the distribution revenue achieved by LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH with CD/DVD writers and ROM drives in financial year 2003 was credited to Avnet.
During a ceremony in Nettetal, the distributor’s head office in Germany, Luc Graré, Sales Director, ISP, and Michael Vorberger, Key Account Manager at LG in Willich (Germany), handed the award to Ger Coppus, President of Avnet Technology Solutions Europe, and Sukh Rayat, Vice President Avnet Computing Components.
Luc Graré praised the cooperation marked by outstanding communication at all levels. “Avnet’s strong focus on LG optical drives led to this success,” said the LG Manager. Ger Coppus demonstrated his confidence about the future and plans to do his best to receive the prize again next year.
About Avnet Computing Components
Avnet Computing Components is Europe’s premier distributor of leading edge PC-components. The focussed line card ensures a close relationship with each supplier and a sales force that is able to deliver in-depth knowledge on each product. With a centralised logistics facility Avnet Computing Components is able to hold large stocks of each line and provide next day delivery across Europe.
About Avnet Technology Solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions markets enterprise and embedded technology products from the world's premier computer manufacturers and software suppliers. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions does business in 36 countries and has dedicated sales divisions focused on specific customer segments. Customers include value-added resellers (VARs), system builders and OEMs. Avnet Technology Solutions is a more than $4 billion operating group of Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT) a $10 billion technology marketing and services provider and one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products.
For more information, please visit www.ats.avnet.com.
About LG Electronics
LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH is a subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., which was founded in 1958 in Seoul, South Korea. LG Electronics Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of computer peripheral products, and in the areas of monitor technology and optical disc drives counts among the market leaders. The company’s structure is formed by three core divisions, Digital Display & Media, Digital Appliance and Telecommunication Equipment & Handset. The German business, LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH, achieved sales of € 308 million in 2003 in Information System Products (monitors, drives, network products).
More information at www.lge.de
LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH
Renate Stoffel
Jakob-Kaiser-Str. 12
47877 Willich
Tel.: +49 (0)2154 492 104
Fax: +49 (0)2154 492 111
stoffel@lge.com
www.lge.de
PR KONSTANT
Till Konstanty
Kaistraße 3
40221 Düsseldorf
Tel.:+49 (0)211 301397-0
Fax:+49(0)211301397-77
till@konstant.de
www.konstant.de
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