SYNNEX Now Distributing Epson and Tektronix Product Lines; Leaders in Respective Printer Markets Enhance SYNNEX's Printer and Scanner Product Lines

Business Wire, Nov 5, 1997

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1997--SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc., a leading distributor of computer products and peripherals, announced today that it is now distributing the full line of imaging products from Epson America Inc., and the Tektronix, Inc. line of Phaser(R) color printers.

Epson is a leading manufacturer of ink jet and dot matrix printers, scanners and digital cameras. Tektronix is a leading manufacturer of color printers aimed at the office, graphics arts and print-on-demand markets.

The full line of Epson products will be available from SYNNEX by late October, 1997, including the popular line of Stylus(R) color printers, 9- and 24-pin dot matrix printers, the Expression 636 scanner, PhotoPlus(TM) color photo scanner, PhotoPC digital cameras, accessories and supplies. All Tektronix color printer products are currently in stock at SYNNEX, including the award-winning Phaser 560 color laser printer and the Phaser 350 color solid-ink printer.

"SYNNEX now offers its resellers product from two of the top printer manufacturers in the industry," said Jerry Lumpkin, vice president of marketing at SYNNEX. "Both Epson and Tektronix are well known within the industry for their leading-edge products. SYNNEX is pleased to offer its SYNNEX VARs, ComputerLand franchisees and SYNNEX Datago aggregators the Epson and Tektronix products they've been asking for."

"The distribution channel is a very important part of the Epson strategy, and we are pleased to begin a relationship with SYNNEX," said Tom French, regional manager, Epson America, Inc. "SYNNEX's varied customer base is ideal for the types of end-users that Epson services."

"Tektronix is familiar with SYNNEX and its success in developing strong relationships with small-to medium sized VARs, aggregators and ComputerLand franchisees," stated Jean Nassar, vice president of worldwide marketing for Tektronix' color printing and imaging division. "With SYNNEX's established national presence and Tektronix' high performance technology, we expect great success moving forward with our line of color printers."

Company Information

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fremont, SYNNEX Information Technologies is a major international distributor of computer products and peripherals. Named the fastest growing technical/specialty distributor in 1996 by Computer Reseller News, SYNNEX has recently expanded its operations to include ComputerLand Corporation, a wholly owned franchise and aggregation subsidiary.

SYNNEX (www.synnex.com) has U.S. distribution sales offices located in Fremont, and Greenville, S.C. International distribution offices are located in Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America is headquartered in Torrance, Calif. For more information on Epson, visit its website at http://www.epson.com or call 800/GO-EPSON.

For more information on Tektronix Phaser color printers, call 800/835-6100 or 503/682-7377. For recent news releases and additional information on Tektronix Phaser color printers and related color printing products, visit the Tektronix World Wide Web site at http://www.tek.com/color_printers/ .

Tektronix' Color Printing ad Imaging Division (CPID) is dedicated to making color printing as easy as monochrome printing is today. Building on more than 15 years of market-leading research and development, Tektronix color printers lead the transition from black-and-white to color printing for businesses. With their award-winning speed, quality, reliability and usability, Tektronix products are bringing down the barriers to color printing in three key markets: office, graphics arts and on-demand printing. Tektronix' CPID had sales of $638.5 million in fiscal year 1997, up 14 percent over 1996.

Tektronix is a portfolio of measurement, color printing and video and networking businesses dedicated to applying technology excellence to customer challenges. Tektronix is headquartered in Wilsonville, Ore., and has operations in 23 countries outside the United States. Founded in 1946, the company had revenues of $1.94 billion in fiscal 1997. -0-

Note to Editors: SYNNEX is a registered trademark of SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc. ComputerLand is a registered trademark of ComputerLand Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of SYNNEX. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc.

Heather Kellogg, 510/440-3530

heatherk@synnex.com