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AOC appoints Altech as New Zealand Distributor

Date: May 1st, 2009 - AUCKLAND

AOC, today announced the appointment of a new distribution partner in New Zealand, Altech Computers.

Altech will be carrying the complete range of AOC monitors, providing the New Zealand reseller channel a continued supply of the already popular AOC products. 

Ken Liu, Altech’s NZ Branch Manager said “We are excited at the addition of AOC LCD Monitors to the Altech product range.   With AOC enjoying such a strong brand presence in the NZ market and Altech’s rapidly growing reseller base, I am sure that together we can positively drive sales.”

Debra Chien, AOC’s Sales Manager, Australia & New Zealand said “AOC has certainly been fortunate to partner with a distributor such as Altech, who are rapidly growing their presence in NZ and given the current global economic climate, it is refreshing to be able to re-launch the AOC products in the NZ market with such a positive outlook.  AOC’s latest LCD offerings will be available immediately through Altech and with our product roadmap looking very strong, the NZ market will no doubt be a shining light in the APAC region”

As a demonstration of AOC’s industry leading design and technological advancements, the company has released the World’s Slimmest LCD monitor, the Verfino 22 inch WLED Monitors. The Verfino V22 achieves a thickness of a mere 18.5mm making the standard LCD monitors look boxy. The Verfino V22 uses WLED technology. Compared to the normal LCD Monitors, WLED backlight displays are mercury free. Mercury free displays contribute to greener computing and fast becoming a requirement for environmental protection in many countries. WLED backlighting utilised in the Verfino  V22 also boasts a reduction in power consumption of up to 20% making it ideal for homes and businesses who want to save on electricity bills as well as doing their part for the environment.

Liu added, “Altech NZ is totally committed to the AOC brand and with our first container arriving this week will ensure that there is a constant supply of the latest AOC models available to the NZ channel, at the best possible price.”

About Altech
Altech Computers is one of the fastest growing IT distribution companies in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1997, Altech has expanded rapidly across Australia with office and warehouse facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, offering a broad product range covering all areas in computer technology.  In 2008, Altech has expanded, both domestically with a new branch in Adelaide and internationally, opening branches in Auckland, New Zealand and Hong Kong.  Altech New Zealand recently celebrated its first year of trading and is enjoying a rapid growth in the NZ reseller channel, with the addition of a number of key vendors and key staff.

About AOC

AOC is owned by the world’s largest display manufacturer TPV Technology Limited (TPV). TPV sold over 47.6 million units computer monitors in 2008, which represents 28.5% global market share of computer monitors. With dedicated research and development, AOC today offers a wide range of top performing monitors and displays. In 2008 alone, AOC shipped 8.4 million units of PC monitor and TV products, representing an annual growth of 20.8%.  AOC achieved impressive sales performance in Asia Pacific & South America.  AOC market share increased 2.1% from 12.2% in Y2007 to 14.3% in Y2008, which IDC AP ranked AOC second in volume in Asia Pacific (ex. Japan) (Source: IDC AP non-bundled PC Monitor Tracker Q4 2008). 

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