Other World Computing and Axiotron Announce Strategic Partnership
PLAYA DEL RAY, CA (July 12, 2006) – Technology solutions provider Other
World Computing (OWC) and solution hardware manufacturer Axiotron, Inc.
today announced a strategic partnership to bring Axiotron’s upcoming
digital lifestyle products to the North American market.
Following an undisclosed equity investment from OWC in Axiotron, the two
companies have formed a comprehensive strategic alliance under which OWC
will serve as the exclusive North American sales and distribution aggregate
for all Axiotron digital lifestyle products.
Under the agreement OWC will operate the central warehouse of Axiotron
products distributed throughout the Americas and will be the exclusive
distributor to United States resellers. OWC also will sell directly to
end-users in North America and worldwide in countries without local
Axiotron representation via www.MacSales.com, ranked one of the top
computer and technology products e-commerce sites on the World Wide Web.
“Other World Computing’s powerful sales and distribution engine ideally
complements Axiotron’s core competencies in the design, development and
marketing of innovative products,” said Andreas Haas, president of
Axiotron. “The combined strengths of Other World Computing and Axiotron
will enable us to put the latest and greatest high quality digital
lifestyle products in the hands of technology users with the speed,
efficiency, pricing, and customer service to lead the market.”
“Axiotron’s team heritage and dedication to the highest quality in new
technology designs perfectly matches Other World Computing’s place as a
leading technology solutions provider and will significantly expand the
portfolio of exciting solutions offered through www.MacSales.com and OWC’s
other reseller partners,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC.
For additional information contact www.Axiotron.com or call (310) 574-1525.
About Axiotron
A high-tech solution hardware manufacturing company, Axiotron, Inc.
(www.axiotron.com) is modeled under the leadership template of an
international team of highly experienced industry professionals, and
operates at the forefront of technology development in conceiving and
marketing cutting edge digital lifestyle products. Founded in January 2005
and privately held, Axiotron is headquartered in Playa del Rey, California.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products
and support to the computer universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company
had revenues exceeding $35 million USD in 2005. OWC operates the popular
www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest online
catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products including Mercury,
Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is a
Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive
technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company
management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers
FasterMac.net and OWC.net, and is the area’s leading technology employer as
ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.