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JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM MICRO

JVC Expands Reach Into The IT And VAR Markets


WAYNE, NJ (November 29, 2005) - JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY announced today its partnership with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world’s largest technology distributor. The partnership links JVC security and video production products to Ingram Micro’s vast reseller network allowing JVC to expand its reach to IT systems integrators and VAR markets.

Under this agreement, JVC will now have the resources to broaden its reach to IT systems integrators and resellers looking to sell JVC products. Through Ingram Micro’s dealer network, JVC will have access to resellers and system integrators nationwide. Other provisions include use of Ingram Micro’s distribution channels and warehouse location central to most of the country.

Ingram Micro will work closely with JVC’s security and video divisions to provide JVC with the support and marketing tools necessary to penetrate these additional markets. JVC’s IP network security products, DVD and DV combo VTRs, display and creation products will be available through Ingram Micro’s dealer network.

JVC Professional Products Company’s relationship with Ingram Micro is recognition by both companies of the growing convergence of audio-visual and network technology,” said Robert Harris, vice president, JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY. “With JVC’s unique strengths in HD imaging, compression and display technologies it has become increasing important to be able to effectively reach the IT reseller community.  Ingram Micro’s extensive IT reseller relationships will enhance JVC’s capability.”

JVC is a distinguished brand in the high-end video production and surveillance markets and Ingram Micro is very pleased to be working with them,” said Paul Bay, senior vice president, vendor management, Ingram Micro North America. “We have built momentum in the consumer electronics market and we continue to add to our CE product offering with manufacturer partners, like JVC Pro.

ABOUT INGRAM MICRO INC.

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit www.ingrammicro.com


ABOUT JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, located in Wayne, New Jersey, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a complete line of broadcast and professional equipment. For more information about this, or any other JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY product, contact JVC at (800) 582-5825; or Candace Vadnais at PFS Marketwyse 973-812-8883, ext. 430 or visit JVC’s Web site at http://pro.jvc.com

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