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AURIGA APPOINTED SYSTEMS PARTNER DISTRIBUTOR FOR AMP NETCONNECT PRODUCTS

MILTON KEYNES, UK – 21 JULY 2005 - Auriga (Europe) Plc, the Milton Keynes-based distributor of structured cabling, networking systems and accessories has been appointed as a Systems Partner Distributor by Tyco Electronics for the full AMP NETCONNECT range of structured cabling and networking products.

The new appointment means that Auriga can not only sell the AMP NETCONNECT range of copper and fibre cabling solutions, but can also partner with approved contractors to implement systems which are then covered by the company’s full warranty on installation.

Auriga has had a long association with the AMP NETCONNECT product range, having previously been a fibre optic specialist distributor for the company’s products. Auriga’s Sales Director, Sarah Wetton, said “Auriga has been a successful AMP partner for over 16 years. We are delighted to be able to extend this partnership to encompass the full range of AMP NETCONNECT structured cabling systems and include both 10 Gigabit and intelligent patching solutions as part of our focus on copper networking. In keeping with our policy of offering our customers the widest choice of premium brands, AMP NETCONNECT is a global market leader in structured cabling, with the full range now available through Auriga.”

“The new agreement takes our relationship to a new level in recognition of the excellent support they have provided to our customers”, commented Charlie Hanman, Channel Sales Manager for the AMP NETCONNECT Solutions Division of Tyco Electronics UK Ltd. “From now on, Auriga will be working with us and our contractor and installer partners at all stages of project implementation.”
 

For further information call 0870 121 9990.

About Auriga

Auriga has led the way in the distribution of fibre optic products throughout Europe for well over a decade.  Established in 1989, the company enjoys long-term strategic relationships with leading manufacturers such as 3M, Fluke, Fitel, Noyes, plus Tyco AMP Electronics. Auriga distributes the range of OPTRONICS product to further complement the branded range.

 

For further information visit www.aurigaeurope.com

 

Press contact

Jim Edwards

Product Marketing Manager, Auriga Europe Plc

E-mail: jim.edwards@aurigaeurope.com

 

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