Tech Data seizes APC's 'Distributor of the Year' Award
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 24 - 2001 at 09:36
- PRESS RELEASE
APC, the world leading vendor of power protection solutions, yesterday announced that Tech Data FZ-LLC, the Middle East's leading information technology logistics management and distribution company, has been awarded the APC 'Distributor of the year' award for the Middle East and North Africa region.
"Congratulations to Tech Data on its outstanding performance on the APC brand in the region," said Philip Hughes, general manager of APC. "The APC team in the region and the Tech Data team handling our brand worked together throughout the year to ensure a timely availability and support for the entire APC line in the region and the result was an outstanding success for both teams: our market in the region has grown appreciably, while customer satisfaction is running very, very high."
Tech Data FZ-LLC manages APC's range of power protection and cabling solutions and systems, as well as APC's broad line of laptop batteries, power adapters, and portable inverters for the of notebook computers Cable assemblies, printer and peripheral sharing, LAN cabling solutions in the Middle East. "Tech Data has a consistent track record of reseller service and customer oriented innovation, and APC recognized Tech Data as providing a clear and comprehensive advantage to the channel," said Steve Lockie, managing director of Tech Data FZ-LLC.
"We are very pleased that APC has chosen to recognize our success in building our business around these aims. Our plans with APC are strategic. We will continue to build on the relationship of reputation for value and quality that we have worked together to establish in the region," he ended.
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Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end availability enhancement solutions which include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC-based power systems, precision cooling equipment, cabling and connectivity solutions, power conditioning equipment, related software, professional and consulting services for Nonstop Networking, as well as power purchasing solutions through energyOn.com, The World's Online Energy Store. APC's comprehensive products, services and accessory offering, which is designed for both home and corporate environments, improves the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.48 billion for the year ended December 31, 2000 and is a Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 company.
All trademarks are the property of their owners. Additional information about APC and its global end-to-end solutions can be found by accessing the APC World Wide Web site at www.apcc.com or by calling +971 434 3404
About Tech Data FZ LLC
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 95th on the Fortune 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 100,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $20.4 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2001.
Tech Data FZ-LLC is the largest trade-only distributor of computer hardware, software and services for MENA (Middle-east and north Africa region).
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