Bell Microproducts to Offer Crucial Technology Memory Products
19 Junho 2007 - 10:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Distributor Agreement Broadens Bell Microproducts' Product
Offerings into the Memory and Flash Markets SAN JOSE, Calif. and
MERIDIAN, Idaho, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bell
Microproducts Inc. (NASDAQ:BELM), one of the world's largest
value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, and
Crucial Technology, one of the world's leading memory upgrade
providers, announced today that they have reached an agreement
whereby Bell Microproducts will distribute Crucial's DRAM memory
modules, flash memory cards, USB and solid state storage devices to
the North American channel. Crucial is a division of Micron, the
largest DRAM manufacturer in the United States. Crucial offers
high-quality memory that has been qualified and approved by all
major original equipment manufacturers, and ensures that 100
percent of its modules are reliably tested. "Bell Microproducts'
outstanding reputation, coupled with its strength in the storage
industry and broad customer base will be a tremendous asset to
Crucial," noted Bob Roney, Crucial's director of North American
Sales. "This relationship offers customers the flexibility to
purchase the high-quality Crucial products they know from a
distributor they trust." As part of this new relationship, Bell
Microproducts will distribute Crucial's memory modules, with a
primary focus on OEM customers. Additionally, the companies will
address key vertical markets, including medical, video/
surveillance, industrial automation, networking and telecom.
Crucial's memory upgrades will also be beneficial to customers
targeting the storage solutions arena. "As a channel leader and
recognized expert in storage solutions, Bell Microproducts is
always proactively seeking to expand upon that reputation and serve
as a convenient, efficient one-stop shop for all storage solutions
needs," noted John Vossoughi, senior vice president, North American
computer products marketing for Bell Microproducts. "The addition
of Crucial's memory modules to our storage product offerings is an
ideal extension of our linecard, as it expands our reach into the
memory and flash markets." Crucial Technology products are in stock
and available now through Bell Microproducts' distribution network.
Please call 1-800-800-1513 for more information, or visit
http://www.bellmicro.com/. About Crucial Crucial Technology is a
division of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., which is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc. Crucial provides
high-quality memory upgrades, graphics cards, flash memory and a
host of products to enhance the entire computing experience on its
Web site at http://www.crucial.com/, http://www.crucial.com/uk and
http://www.crucial.com/eu. Crucial offers over 200,000 upgrades for
more than 25,000 desktops, notebooks, servers, routers, printers
and electronic devices. Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the
world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions.
Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets
DRAMs, NAND Flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor
components and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing,
consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol.
To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit
http://www.micron.com/. About Bell Microproducts Inc. Bell
Microproducts (NASDAQ:BELM) is an international, value-added
distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and
services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer
components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional
services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products,
this Fortune 1000 company is one of the world's largest
storage-centric value-added distributors. In 2006, the company
celebrated the sale of its 50 millionth hard disk drive, setting a
significant industry milestone. Bell Microproducts is uniquely
qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service
a broad range of information technology needs. From design to
deployment, its products are available at any level of integration,
from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated,
tested and certified system solutions. More information can be
found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell
Microproducts Web site at http://www.bellmicro.com/. Safe Harbor
Statement for Bell Microproducts: This release may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements, which reflect the Company's current views of future
events and financial performance, involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties which could cause actual results or facts to
differ materially from such statements for a variety of reasons
including, but not limited to: the ability to successfully
integrate the operations of recent acquisitions, industry
conditions, changes in product supply, pricing, and customer
demand, competition, other vagaries in the computer and electronic
components markets, changes in relationships with key suppliers,
foreign currency fluctuations and the other risks described from
time to time in the Company's reports to the Securities and
Exchange Commission (including the company's Annual Report on Form
10-K). Investors should take such risks into account when making
investment decisions. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company
undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE: Bell Microproducts Inc.
CONTACT: Kelly Sasso of Crucial Technology, +1-208-363-5654, , or
Bell Dena Jacobson of Lages & Associates, +1-408-492-1470, Web
site: http://www.bellmicro.com/
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