MUEI continues to prepare for added growth:
Micron Electronics Names Paul Amlani To Lead Canadian Subsidiary
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Wed, 18 Nov 1998 05:09:33 -0800 (PST)
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Headline: Micron Electronics Names Paul Amlani To Lead Canadian Subsidiary
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NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1998--
-Third largest direct computer vendor increases Canadian focus
with addition of respected industry veteran and expanded sales team-
Micron Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MUEI), the third largest direct
provider of computer systems, continued to expand its Canadian market
presence with the announcement today that Paul A. Amlani, 42, will
become the managing director of Micron's Canadian subsidiary, Micron
Computer Canada, Inc. Amlani will report to Scott Bower, vice
president and general manager of the company's commercial segment.
"Paul's expertise on the Canadian market and his leadership
capabilities make him an excellent choice to guide Micron's growing
presence in Canada," Bower said. "Paul has a proven track record of
building the sales and support infrastructure to allow for major
market expansion. Today's announcement is a part of Micron's overall
effort to strengthen our sales, marketing and service engine to better
serve our customers and maximize our position as a leader in the
industry," Bower said.
Amlani, a long-time Canadian resident who has more than 15 years
of experience in that market, will be the managing director of Micron
Computer Canada, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Micron
Electronics. The Canadian subsidiary was formed in October of this
year to support Micron's growing Canadian customer base. Amlani will
coordinate Canadian sales activities and recommend and implement
actions pertaining to new product development, product improvement,
pricing and distribution.
Prior to joining Micron, Amlani was the vice president of sales
for Compugen, which supplies desktop integration products and services
to networked corporations. Prior to Compugen, Amlani was responsible
for the Canadian operation of AST Canada Inc.
About Micron Electronics
At Micron Electronics, employees build more than powerful
computing systems. They build powerful users. Ranked No. 3 among
direct manufacturers of computing solutions and recognized for
providing leading-edge products and industry leading support, Micron
Electronics customizes each desktop PC, notebook, server and service
to meet the evolving technology demands of consumers and small
business, commercial and public sector buyers. SpecTek, a division of
Micron Electronics, Inc., processes and markets various grades of DRAM
products under the SpecTek(r) brand name. Micron Electronics, Inc.,
common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol MUEI.
The Company is majority owned by Micron Technology, Inc. Learn more
about Micron Electronics at www.micronpc.com or 1-800-209-9686.
Statements contained in this press release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements and are being provided in
reliance upon the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this
release include, without limitation, statements regarding the
Company's Canadian market expansion. All forward-looking statements
are made as of the date hereof and are based on current management
expectations and information available to the Company as of such date.
The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement. It is important to note that actual results could differ
materially from historical results or those contemplated in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially include various risks and uncertainties such as
competitive influences, changes in customer markets, varying costs of
operations, overall product demand and shifts in demand, changes in
technology and other risks disclosed in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Micron Electronics, Inc.
Jamie Hodges, 208/893-1380
jahodges@micronpc.com
KEYWORD: IDAHO
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS MANAGEMENT CHANGES
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