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Avnet to distribute LG. Philips displays

September 7, 2003

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, a division of Avnet Inc., announced a distribution agreement with LG.Philips LCD, provider of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display technology.

Under the undisclosed terms of the agreement, Avnet will market LG.Philips' line of LCDs to computing OEMs and independent software vendors that focus on bringing single-purpose computing systems to market quickly.

Avnet will market the displays to its kiosk, medical, transportation and gaming customers, according to a news release.

Carl Steudle, vice president of marketing, North America, for LG.Philips LCD, said, "We believe their strengths in hardware configuration and integration capabilities support our efforts to expand our focus into emerging markets such as public information displays, retail and automotive entertainment, while also continuing to serve our traditional markets such as PC-related products."

Avnet Applied Computing Solutions will distribute modules ranging from 6.4 inches to 30 inches. The companies will look to expand their presence in the multimedia, medical and POS industries, the release said.