NEWS RELEASE
For Release 8 a.m. EST
October 18, 2006
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY JOINS NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS INTEGRATION SELECTTM PROGRAM
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LAKE FOREST , Calif. – October, 18, 2006 – Horizon Technology, an ISO 9001:2000 certified integrator specializing in display solutions, announced today they have been authorized by NEC Display Solutions to participate in the NEC Display Solutions prestigious Integration SelectTM program. The NEC program provides customers with high-quality NEC LCD monitors integrated with various upgrades by authorized NEC Display Solutions Select Integrators™. The upgraded monitors, ranging in size from 17” to 46”, are used in various applications including digital signage, kiosk, POS, retail, financial, military, medical, and industrial installations.
“The combination of NEC’s reputation for delivering leading edge display products of unsurpassed quality and Horizon’s customer centric business model promises to deliver a superior customer experience”, added Kurt Johnson, CEO of Horizon Technology. “Horizon offers a better customer experience through unparalleled customer responsiveness, flexible solutions, consistent reliability, and a quality management system in line with NEC’s high standards”, concluded Johnson.
Horizon’s range of display solutions provided for the NEC monitors include:
- Touch screen integration from 17” to 57”; includes SAW, optical, capacitive, and resistive technology
- Security glass integration
About Horizon Technology
Horizon Technology is an unconventional distributor specializing in storage and display products for the OEM, EMS and ODM markets. Founded in 1996, Horizon's ISO 9001:2000 certified worldwide headquarters is located in Lake Forest, California with sales, purchasing and logistics support provided through offices in Boston, Oklahoma City, Taipei, and Seoul. For more information about Horizon visit: www.horizontechnology.com
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative LCD displays and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for the consumer, enterprise, professional, medical and digital signage markets. NEC Display Solutions ranked as the #1 stand-alone LCD monitor provider in the U.S. in the commercial market for CY2005, according to NPD*, and as the #1 best-selling large-screen commercial LCD monitor provider worldwide for all of CY2005, according to DisplaySearch. For more information, please call 1-866-NEC-MORE, or visit www.necdisplay.com.
*According to DisplaySearch's Quarterly FPD Public Display Shipment and Forecast Report
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