Seiko Instruments Fiber Optics Group Expands Channel Distribution with Addition of Nationally Recognized All American Semiconductor.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2001 The Fiber Optic Products Group of Seiko Instruments Seiko Instruments Inc. (セイコーインスツル株式会社 USA Inc. today announced the addition of Miami-based All American Semiconductor Inc. (Nasdaq:SEMI), a leading national distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, to its roster of distributors. Under the agreement, effective Sept. 1, 2001, All American will distribute the Fiber Optic Group's connectors, including the new SeikoNet Cable Assemblies(TM), adapters and polisher product families. Services offered by All American bring significant value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to potential Seiko Instruments customers including complete logistics and technical support infrastructures including three distribution centers, Field Applications Engineers, and all the supply chain management programs available in the industry. "With the complete offering of value-added services provided by All American, we are confident that customers will receive the type of engineering support and customer service required in today's competitive environment," said Steve Baldo, general manager of the Fiber Optic Products Group, Electronic Components Division of Seiko Instruments. "And with All American recognized as the fifth-largest semiconductor distributor in the nation, we expect their influence to significantly increase sales of our fiber optic products." Prior to the new distributor agreement with the Fiber Optic Products Group, All American partnered to market products for several other divisions of Seiko Instruments USA including the company's LCD, IC, Quartz Crystals A slice of quartz ground to a prescribed thickness that vibrates at a steady frequency when stimulated by electricity. The tiny crystal, about 1/20th by 1/5th of an inch, creates the computer's heartbeat. Without the quartz crystal, there would be no computers as we know them today! and Battery lines. With the addition of Seiko Instruments fiber-optic products, the expanded product offering will further solidify so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. the relationship between the two companies, as well as strengthen All American's position as a full-service distributor offering a comprehensive selection of these types of devices throughout its 36 North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. locations. "We expect the addition of Seiko Instruments Fiber Optic Products to deliver increased revenues for both companies through well-focused sales and promotional efforts," said George Papajohn, vice president of marketing for All American. "Because of the company's strong brand name within the industry and the quality fiber optic products they offer, Seiko Instruments should make an excellent fit with our well-established customer base." For additional information on Seiko Instruments' entire line of fiber optic products, contact Seiko Instruments USA, 2990 W. Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, Calif. 90505, 310/517-8113; Fax: 310/517-7792, or visit the Web site at www.seikofiber.com. About Seiko Instruments Seiko Instruments uses its well-recognized expertise in precision engineering, design miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and quality manufacturing to develop and market more than 100 industrial high technology and consumer electronic products in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and around the world. The company's Electronic Components Division offers fiber optic components, liquid crystal displays liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. , semiconductors, quartz crystals and batteries. About All American Semiconductor All American is recognized as the nation's fifth largest distributor of semiconductors. The company has offices in 36 strategic locations throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.allamerican.com. Note to Editors: SII SII Servicio de Impuestos Internos (Chile) SII Seiko Instruments, Inc. SII Strong Interest Inventory SII Standards Institution of Israel SII Securities and Investment Institute (UK) is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc. |
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