Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today extension of its partnership with Trigon, a premium distribution company representing world renowned brands in the IT & consumer electronics space, in the UAE. Trigon would now represent Samsung for the complete range of IT products comprising of Printers, Multi-function devices, Notebooks, LED & LCD Monitors, Optical & Magnetic media (hard disk drives).
"Trigon was appointed through a fair selection process accompanied by research that we engaged to understand the channel satisfaction with respect to various distributors in the region," said Mr. Madhav Narayan, General Manager of IT at Samsung Gulf Electronics
Mr. Arun Chawla, CEO of Trigon, said, "The addition of Samsung to our brand portfolio is very strategic and is in line with our next 3 year growth plans. It will greatly enhance our image and channel reach in the UAE. Given Trigon's wealth of experience in the distribution business, and also its extensive and strong channel network, we are confident of augmenting the sales volume and brand domination for Samsung."
Trigon L.L.C is fully owned by prominent UAE businessmen from the Al Ghurair family, one of the top business groups in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf. Trigon aims to consolidate Samsung's market share by positioning the company's IT product range strategically within the channel, backed by a dedicated business team and distribution infrastructure.
"Trigon is one of the foremost distributors of high-end information technology products in the UAE, as well as in the GCC. Solid knowledge of IT products, channel reach across the length and breadth of the Emirates and efficient logistics in the UAE set them apart during our due diligence to choose an appropriate partner to expand our business further in the UAE market. We are pleased to have them on board," continues Mr. Madhav Narayan
"The objective behind Samsung's partnership with Trigon is to generate efficiency and effectiveness in the channel leveraging on Trigon's expertise in developing business in untapped segments of the market. This when coupled with our wide portfolio of innovative digital information technology products would translate into tangible benefits to end customers across the entire geography," said Mr. Madhav Narayan, General Manager of IT Sales Group at Samsung Gulf Electronics
Samsung continues to invest in the UAE market and stand by their commitment of shaping UAE's IT marketplace by bringing in new products based on state of the art technologies frequently and most importantly through the right channels at the right time. With this extended partnership, Samsung hopes to generate significant value offering benefits across the entire supply chain. This would directly help in consolidating and strengthen the company's share in the UAE for its full complement of IT products.
