London, UK, XX February - LG Electronics (LGE), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, today announces its distribution partnership with leading technology distributor, Osmosis Ireland.
The partnership plays a significant role in LG's current and continued growth in the Irish market, both from a sales and channel perspective.*
LG has its sights firmly set on expansion in Ireland, not only in terms of its distribution partners but also in areas such as its sales team, and the opening of a new office in March this year.
Ian Collins, sales manager, Republic of Ireland, LG Electronics, says, "The Irish market is a key growth area for our business and one which offers so many exciting opportunities for consumer electronics."
"Our partnership with Osmosis further demonstrates our commitment to supporting the Irish retail trade."
The distribution agreement will give Osmosis customers access to LG Electronics' full award winning range of TV and home entertainment products, including the recently launched Design Art Plasma range and champagne flute inspired home cinema system.
Anthony Dayman, audio visual retail sales manager, Osmosis Ireland, says, "LG is one of the world's leading electronics brands and its large product portfolio will appeal to a wide variety of customers."
* LG Ireland launched in 2006
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global sales of USD 44 billion, LG is comprised of four business units - Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG is the world?s leading producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Digital Media Company
LG Electronics Digital Media Company (DMC) integrates digital devices employing its time-tested expertise in such as digital audio-video systems, MP3s, car infotainment and information technology such as optical storage products, notebook PCs, and PDAs. DMC is a top leading producer of the world?s first dual-format HD player and Super Blu, and home theatre systems. DMC has been the world?s best-selling optical storage maker for 10 consecutive years.
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