Tripp Lite launches new Golden Reseller program for 2003 in the Middle East, Africa and CIS

his new program for 2003 supplies Golden Resellers with all the tools and training necessary to become a power protection expert and help expand their businesses. The program offers a lucrative cash back program, free support materials, training and discounts, exclusive promotions and more to help grow their top and bottom lines by increasing sales.

Tripp Lite launched its Golden Reseller Program in the spring of 2002 in the Middle East, Africa and CIS to great success. Tripp Lite's current Golden Resellers have benefited with increased profits, stronger channel relationships and continued support from Tripp Lite. This year's program includes the winning elements of last year, but also offers several new improvements to ensure another profitable year for Tripp Lite Golden Resellers.

"This year's Golden Reseller Program is packed with benefits including the most lucrative cash back reseller program available in the Middle East, Africa and CIS," states Vipin Sharma, Director of Business Development for Europe Middle East and Africa. "We are sure this year's program will be a big success, continuing our commitment to our reseller channel partners."

Tripp Lite is rewarding its Golden Resellers' performance by offering them cash back for select Tripp Lite products sold-Tripp Lite's Golden Reseller Points Program! The goal of this program is simple-sell Tripp Lite and win money. Registered Golden Resellers earn points for select Tripp Lite products sold between March 1st and August 31st and receive cash bonuses. Product point values are: 100 points = $100 USD; 300 points = $375 USD; 500 points = $750 USD.

Visit (www.tripplite.com/international/promo/goldenreseller) for a complete Tripp Lite product listing and corresponding point values.

Tripp Lite is offering its Golden Resellers free support materials, training and discounts such as:
· Tripp Lite collateral support in the form of brochures, banners, posters, and more
· Five Tripp Lite t-shirts for your sales executives
· Tripp Lite point-of-purchase display stand
· Free, comprehensive Tripp Lite product training for sales people
· 30% off demo units for some of Tripp Lite's most popular products

In addition, as a Golden Reseller members will automatically qualify for exclusive Golden Reseller promotions. Currently, Tripp Lite is offering the top five Golden Resellers (one from each region) an invitation to Tripp Lite's fourth annual Distributor Award Conference at Gitex 2003, during which the achievements of distributors and best Golden Resellers throughout the Middle East, Africa & CIS are acknowledged.

Also, Tripp Lite is offering the top five Golden Resellers a complimentary three nights stay in Dubai while attending the Gitex Dubai Trade Show in October, 2003.