The Handheld Group and Getac Technology Corporation Enters Into Strategic Partnership
LIDKOPING,
Getac Technology Corporation jointly announced today the beginning of a
strategic partnership to expand rugged handheld business. This partnership
will see co-branded products to be sold through Handheld’s extensive network
of 250 authorised partners worldwide.
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“Increasing our channel presence is a key element of our growth plan,”
says
Handheld Group has proven to be a leading supplier of rugged handheld
solutions for field applications. We believe that this partnership will
enable Getac to strengthen our existing distribution channel while at the
same time expanding our technical and customer support by leveraging The
Handheld Group’s existing partner networks”, says
of Getac Technology Corporation.
“We are thrilled to enter into a long term partnership with Getac. The
experience, know-how and expertise in product development that we see from
Getac are unsurpassed. Our commitment is to bring only the best rugged
products to the market and our partnership with Getac ensures this,” says
“In the near future, Getac will launch a series of innovative rugged
handheld products to enrich our product portfolio. By offering our products
through The Handheld Group, Getac will be able to address a broader range of
customers, and facilitate more rapid deployment of our rugged handheld
solutions,” says
About the Handheld Group
The Handheld Group was founded in 1997 and is today one of the world
leading suppliers of durable handheld computers for industries such as
forestry, geodesy, construction, maintenance, the military, transportation
and logistics. The focus of the group is, together with its collaborating
partners, to deliver comprehensive solutions for the mobile field
professional. HHCS Handheld AB is the parent company of the group, which also
is comprised of Handheld Europe AB, Handheld Scandinavia AB, Handheld Finland
Oy, Handheld Benelux BV, Handheld US Inc and Handheld Italia Srl. The company
headquarters is based in Lidkoping,
About Getac Technology Corporation
Getac Technology Corporation, a key subsidiary of MiTAC Synnex Buiness
Group (consolidated revenue in 2008 was
as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defence electronic products.
Getac’s business coverage includes; rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and
rugged handheld devices for military, police, government, communications,
manufacturing and transportation applications ranging from fully rugged and
commercial-grade rugged. Getac’s strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide
a high level of customization and all-aspect hardware-software integration
solutions. Apart from the rugged computing business, Getac is also involved
with the design and manufacture of plastic and lightweight metal components.
The acquisition of Waffer Technology in 2009 has made Getac the world’s third
largest aluminium-magnesium alloy producer.
SOURCE Handheld Group