Ingram Micro Signs Exclusive Master Distributor Agreement With OnStar
January 05 2011 - 8:00AM
Marketwired
CES, BOOTH #2420 --
Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced it has been selected
as the exclusive master distributor for the new in-vehicle, retail
product that enables OnStar's safety, security and connectivity
services to be installed in cars already on the road.
The new product, which will be made available via retailers
including Best Buy in Spring 2011, marks OnStar's first foray into
the retail market and is a new offering supported by Ingram Micro's
Consumer Electronics Division. The distributor also announced it
will be registering new retailers for OnStar's Spring launch at CES
in booth #2420 in the North Hall.
"Selecting the right distribution partner to help us
successfully extend our brand and product into the retail market
was a critical decision for OnStar and one we did not take
lightly," says Greg Ross, OnStar Vice President, Business
Extensions."The retail expertise that Ingram Micro brings to the
table will prove to be extremely valuable as we expand into the
retail market."
As the exclusive master distributor for OnStar, Ingram Micro is
responsible for strategy, tactics and execution in a number of
areas including distribution, logistics, merchandising support and
other high-value services such as installation and technical
support. Ingram Micro's role as master distributor is one of
several core differentiators for the global distributor.
"Our proven ability to service consumer electronics and
information technology vendors with the global logistics, supply
chain, demand generation and marketing services to maximize
business potential and efficiencies is unrivaled in the industry
and one of several reasons OnStar selected us as their exclusive
distribution partner," says John Soumbasakis, senior vice
president, Specialty Solutions, Ingram Micro. "OnStar's technology
provides an invaluable service to consumers and we are pleased to
play such a strategic role within the company's expansion
efforts."
Ingram Micro Plans to Sign New OnStar Retailers
at CES In conjunction with OnStar, Ingram Micro will be
actively recruiting and signing new retailers at CES in Las Vegas.
Retailers with an existing Ingram Micro relationship can work
directly with their Ingram Micro sales representative for
authorization to carry the new OnStar product.
Additional retailers interested in selling the OnStar retail
product and service can visit Ingram Micro's OnStar website at
www.ingrammicro.com/onstar; email OnStar@ingrammicro.com for more
information; call (877) 733-6770 to set an appointment with Ingram
Micro at CES in Las Vegas; or visit Ingram Micro at CES Booth #2420
in the North Hall.
For information about Ingram Micro, visit
http://www.ingrammicro.com/.
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About OnStar OnStar, a wholly owned
subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of in-vehicle
safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and
advanced communication technology. Currently available on more than
40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar will soon be available for
installation on most other vehicles already on the road through
local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely
connects its almost six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada
and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle
Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New
Product in the technology category. More information about OnStar
can be found at www.onstar.com.
About the Ingram Micro Consumer Electronics
Division Ingram Micro's Consumer Electronics Division is a
leading national distributor of consumer electronics products,
solutions and services. With more than 30,000 retail and e-tail
customers nationwide, it is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ and
serves customers through distribution centers strategically located
across the U.S. The Division carries a portfolio of more than
20,000 consumer electronics products from more than 400
manufacturers and offers the widest assortment of IT products, as
well as same day shipping for orders placed before 5:00 pm PST.
Ingram Micro's Consumer Electronics Division is an active member of
CEA, CEDIA, PMA, PARA, NAMM and APRO. For more information please
visit www.imce.com, www.ingrammicro.com or call 800.733.6766.
About Ingram Micro As a vital link in the
technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and
profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through
unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical
support, financial services and product aggregation and
distribution. The company serves approximately 150 countries and is
the only global broad-based IT distributor with operations in Asia.
Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
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