Almasa IT Distribution today announced that US Robotics awarded the company recently in four different categories:
• Best Regional Distributor 2005
• Best Regional Product Manager 2005 – Vijendra Singh
• Best Regional Distributor Non-Analog Sales 2005
• Best Regional Sales Person 2005 – Athar Abbas
Further to Almasa IT Distribution’s strong business performance in 2005, the company was appointed as a full line “Regional Distributor” for US Robotics products in the Middle East and North Africa for 2006.
Peter Blampied, Director of Sales and Operations EMEA commented “In making our decision to recognise Almasa’s contribution ahead of its rivals, we considered traditional factors such as sales volume and growth as well as critical factors for the future such as strategic alignment with our product direction and channel proposition. Almasa has delivered an all round excellent result in 2005 and justly deserves these four awards. We look forward to working closely together in 2006 to continue our joint success in achieving profitable growth in the region.”
Frank Sheu, CEO of Almasa IT Distribution, said “We are proud to receive these awards from US Robotics, as this shows once again our excellent business relationships to the world’s leading vendors. Our strong business growth and in-depth knowledge of the regional Channel Partner infrastructure combined with the expertise of our sales and marketing force is a fundamental part of our position as the No. 1 Distributor in the Middle East and North Africa. We not only strive to maintain this position as the leading distributor in 2006, but also have a clear focus on enhancing customer and vendor value as well as extending our geographical coverage.”
About Almasa IT Distribution:
Founded in 1996, Almasa IT Distribution is today the leading distributor of IT hardware and networking solutions in the Middle East and North Africa. Almasa IT Distribution works closely with the world’s leading vendors such as Acer, HP, Intel, Maxtor, Samsung and many more. From Hardware Products, Components and PC Storage to Consumer Electronics and Networking Solutions, Almasa IT Distribution maintains its stronghold with an experienced Sales, Marketing and Support Team to serve its customers with the best selection of IT solutions combined with an unrivalled value and service available in the market. Dedicated to the reseller channel, Almasa IT Distribution consistently delivers expert logistics to fulfil the differing requirements of the market and demands for quick product turnaround.
Headquartered in Dubai, Almasa IT Distribution has warehousing facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone and regional offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait. With the development of the regional offices, the company has secured an enviable position of being close to their customers and providing localised in-country services.
Almasa IT Distribution is a member company of Almasa Holdings. The group has six companies comprising - beside Almasa IT Distribution - The Hiring Solutions Company, Almasa Business Solutions, Art International, Performance Systems and Omniyat Properties – launched recently with a capital of AED 300 million.
Almasa Holdings employs over 250 people with some 30 different nationalities across its six member-companies. It operates in more than 60 countries, including the Middle East and North Africa, Asia and Europe. The group has offices in 12 countries, with the biggest being its headquarters in Dubai.
