Electrograph Systems and Samsung to Distribute Professional Display Products

National, Value-Added Distributor to Offer Professional Products from Global Display Leader Samsung October 16, 2001 - Already an established leader in the global consumer display market, Samsung's Professional Products Group (PPG), announces an agreement with Electrograph Systems, Inc. the largest value-added distributor of display products in the US, to distribute its line of widescreen plasma and LCD displays to the professional and commercial marketplace.

Samsung's PPG is introducing 42" and 50" plasma displays along with six additional widescreen displays for the professional and commercial marketplace. The 42" (SPK-4215M) and the 50" (HPL-5025M) plasmas feature a 16:9 aspect ratio, PC compatibility, and a wide 160-degree viewing angle.

Electrograph, the largest distributor of plasma displays in the U.S., boasts twenty years experience in the distribution of display technology products and solutions. Its offices are spread throughout the U.S., making it accessible to resellers everywhere. With warehousing facilities on both coasts, Electrograph has a reputation for offering prompt and reliable service and repair to resellers and seeks to dominate the growing digital signage market.

Jeff Handis, Head of Samsung's Professional Products Group, noted, "Electrograph is a key national distribution partner for Samsung's Professional Products Group and we are very excited to be working with them."

Carl Mandelbaum, Vice President of Marketing for Electrograph, said, "We are committed to offering our resellers the best display technology products on the market, and Samsung, as a world leader in displays, is an essential partner. We are impressed with the products they offer, and pleased to be distributing them."

About Electrograph Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Electrograph Systems, Inc., is an international value-added wholesale distributor of display technology solutions, and the largest wholesale distributor of plasma display monitors in the United States. Electrograph offers a complete selection of display technology solutions for retailers, dealers, resellers and system integrators in the US and Europe. Electrograph has sales offices throughout the US and warehousing facilities on both coasts. Electrograph's products include LCD flat panel, CRT and plasma display monitors, portable and fixed installation projectors, DVD players, touch screen monitors, custom monitor integration solutions and factory authorized service and repair. In addition to the company's worldwide distribution of display technology solutions Electrograph manufacturers a complete line of LCD flat panel, plasma display monitors and DVD players. Electrograph is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York with branch offices throughout the US and Europe. For more information call 800-776-5768 or visit Electrograph's Web site at ww.electrograph.com.

About Samsung Professional Products Group (PPG)
Samsung Professional Products Group (PPG), a solutions-based division of Samsung Electronics America, is focused on the professional display products market. Favoring the 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, the PPG is responsible for the sales, marketing and support of cutting-edge LCD, TFT and Plasma products specifically designed for professional and commercial market. Applications include a variety of industries, including systems integrators, AV consultants, retail, transportation, and hospitality markets. For additional information please visit our website: www.samsungppg.com.

SOURCE Samsung Professional Products Group