Marvell Signs Leading Distributor, Unique Technologies,
as North American Distribution Partner
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug 28, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL chart, msgs), a technology leader in the development of extreme broadband DSP-based mixed-signal integrated circuits for communications-related markets, today announced that it has signed Unique Technologies, Inc. of San Diego, Calif., as its exclusive North American distribution partner.
Unique Technologies is a specialist semiconductor distribution company that concentrates on the
technical needs of customers through an engineering-centered sales and service approach, backed by world-class order fulfillment programs. Unique Technologies will provide distribution services and customer design support for Marvell's existing and future data communications product lines. This includes support for Marvell's most recently announced Alaska(TM) family of Gigabit Ethernet over
copper transceivers and 10/100 Fast Ethernet products. Marvell is strategically positioned as the leading Gigabit Ethernet over copper supplier in the market. Unique Technologies provides Marvell with a partner whose focus will be exclusively on Marvell's channel distribution, demand creation and support requirements.
"Unique Technologies is exactly the distribution partner we are looking for to help us continue to expand our design base in North America," said George Papa, Marvell's Vice President of Worldwide Sales for the Data Communications Group. "Marvell looks to Unique Technologies as an
extension of our customer service-oriented culture through its leading-edge technical sales and logistics capabilities. Unique Technologies is strategically positioned to provide Marvell and our customers with field applications resources required to support today's complex communications
products and designs."
"Marvell's strength in the design and manufacturing of high speed broadband semiconductor devices has established them as a clear leader in the communications industry, both in technology and product offerings," said Jim Burdick, President and CEO for Unique Technologies. "Marvell's single
and multiple port Alaska Gigabit Ethernet over copper solutions enhances Unique Technologies' product offering in the LAN market, increasing our mutual strength in the communications sector."
Unique Technologies is a specialist semiconductor distribution company within the Memec International Components Group, a $3 billion global distributor. Unique represents semiconductor technologies from leading manufacturers including PMC-Sierra, Cypress Semiconductor, Qlogic, and PLX Technology. Unique has 32 offices servicing the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. The company is headquartered at 9980 Huennekens St., San Diego, CA, 92121. Phone: (800) 556-0225, www.unique-technologies.com.
Contact:
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
Kathryn Gentry, 408/222-2500
Fax: 408/328-0120
or
Hunter Blue Communications
Lila Drass, 801/294-9146
Fax: 801/294-9147
or
Unique Technologies
800/677-5664
Fax: 858/450-8750 |
