CEO of Unique Technologies to Address Supply Chain Integration on CNBC TV Program

Business Wire, Dec 3, 1999

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1999--

Unique Technologies, a $200 million specialty semiconductor distributor, will demonstrate an example of an innovative technology-enhanced manufacturer/distributor/end customer business model on a Dec. 5 segment of CNBC's Technology Week in Review.

The program highlights the importance of relationship-building on all levels of supply chain management. With a focus on technology and business model integration, the show addresses old and new techniques for bringing multiple companies together to service customers smarter and faster.

Unique is a subsidiary of the world's third largest electronics distributor, VEBA Electronics (Nasdaq:VEB). Manufacturers and end customers turn to Unique for engineering services and streamlined inventory management.

Actel and Softcom executives will also be featured on the program and are slated to discuss how they partner with distributors to collaborate on supply chain policies and processes for all companies involved in the product cycle.

A copy of the show transcript will run on the Unique Technologies Web site after Dec. 5. The transcript is also available for order by calling 408/844-9369 or by e-mailing tammie@rainierco.com.

About Unique Technologies

Unique Technologies is a specialist distributor within the Memec International Components Group, a $1 billion distributor with divisions in 22 countries. In the U.S., Unique has offices in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah. It also has international offices in Guadalajara, Mexico and Toronto, Canada.