Ingram Micro launches new video game division
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services today announced its Canadian subsidiary launched Ingram Micro XTREME Products Division, a new video game division of Ingram Micro Canada.
Ingram Micro XTREME is a fully integrated, end-to-end solution for video game customers and manufacturers. "Leveraging our existing logistics infrastructure efficiencies to meet the needs of the industry, this new division is poised to take advantage of one of the fastest growing new categories in the market," said Asger Falstrup, president, Ingram Micro Canada.
The newly formed division will integrate retail and vendor partnerships. Ingram Micro XTREME intends to make video software, accessories and hardware available to retail resellers.
Ingram Micro's XTREME Products Division will draw on the expertise of Lang Moffat, a 15-year veteran of the video game business. "Strategically partnering with key vendors will position Ingram Micro XTREME as a leading provider of electronic games in this growing market. Exploring the forefront of the games market demonstrates our commitment to the retail channel in Canada," said Falstrup.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 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.
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Source: Ingram Micro Inc.
Contact: Ann Cain, Ingram Micro Canada, (905) 755-5000,
ext. 55796, ann.cain@ingrammicro.ca