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NASDAQ-quoted accessories company ZAGG has acquired Gear4 from STRAX for US$40m – the equivalent of Gear4’s projected 2018 sales. Accounting for 23% market share in the UK and with significant growth in North America this year, Gear4’s extensive range of impact absorbing smartphone cases covers all leading handsets. Gear4’s cases exclusively feature D3O technology, the thinnest and most advanced impact and shock absorbing material currently used in professional sports, industrial and military equipment applications.
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Smart home focus at DISTREE EMEA 2019
Smart home is a high-focus category at DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019, with channel partners from across the region attending to identify new brands they can work with in this fast-growing sector. A new breed of distributors is riding the wave of smart home growth, providing brands with access to new channels. Thames Distribution is one such distributor and will attend hosted buyer event DISTREE EMEA 2019, which takes place from February 19-22nd in Monaco.
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Tech Data signs gaming brand Roccat in UK
Tech Data UK has announced that it is now stocking the entire range of Roccat gaming gear, including the company’s latest Vulcan and Horde keyboards and the Khan headphones, after signing a distribution agreement with the German accessories specialist. Christian Cox, business development manager – gaming, consumer technology group (CTG) at Tech Data, said: ‘’Roccat is a major addition to the Tech Data gaming portfolio."
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ASBIS signs Pure Storage distribution deal
Distributor ASBIS has struck a channel agreement with all-flash storage systems supplier Pure Storage. ASBIS will distribute Pure Storage products in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Moldova.
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ELKO Ukraine strikes Huawei tablet deal
ELKO Ukraine has struck a channel agreement with Huawei to become the sole importer of Huawei tablets and their accessories on the Ukrainian market. The products to be supplied include the latest tablets by the manufacturer: M5 lite, T5 10 and T3 10. Currently, Huawei is market leader in sales of tablets in the Ukrainian market, according to IDC.
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Benks ready to expand EMEA channels
Accessories brand Benks has confirmed its participation at DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2019 as the company looks to accelerate its regional channel development. Benks’ expansive portfolio includes power banks, cables, screen protectors and mobile cases and covers. DISTREE EMEA 2019 will give Benks a unique opportunity to pre-scheduled meetings with senior executives from consumer tech distributors, retailers and e-tailers from 50-plus countries in one place at one time.
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Exertis, a distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets, has announced organisational changes to its European, UK and Ireland operations. Paul Bryan, Exertis UK managing director, will take on the added responsibility of the Irish business. He will be supported by Rod McCarthy who becomes head of Ireland following John Dunne’s promotion to the new position of chief commercial officer, North America, and Gerry O’Keeffe’s move to an international role responsible for expanding Exertis’ presence in existing and new territories.
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iBRIT continues rapid Middle East channel expansion
iBRIT has continued its rapid Middle East channel expansion, signing new distribution and retail agreements in Palestine with Almadafa and 2A Distribution. iBRIT has also strengthened its presence in Kuwait, inking new channel agreements with distributor Link Communications and retailer Carrefour.
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Thermaltake partners with SYNNEX
Hardware and peripherals brand Thermaltake has announced a partnership with distributor SYNNEX. The partnership with SYNNEX creates an opportunity to close the gap between manufacturer and community, and to provide a one-stop complete solution for Thermaltake’s case modding and e-sports brands, according to Thermaltake. SYNNEX carries more than 300 brands in its portfolio.
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ASBIS has becomes an official distributor of TYAN in EMEA emerging markets. The distribution agreement covers Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Baltic States, the Former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa. Robby Lin, senior director of MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation’s TYAN business unit, said: "We are excited about partnering with ASBIS and bringing TYAN server solutions to the EMEA markets."
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