PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
RAK – United Arab Emirates, February 29, 2008 – Falcon Technologies International “FTI”, the leading manufacturer of Professional and Archival optical data storage discs announces the cooperation for the distribution of its full product range in the UK market with Microboards Technology/UK, an organization having its headquarters in Minnesota/USA.
The agreement signed between the two companies at the end of December 2007, entitles Microboards Technology/UK the rights to distribute FTI’s Professional and Archival media branded as FalconMedia Pro and FalconMedia Pro Century in the wide distribution channels served today with quality products and services by Microboards.
“FTI high quality products and services should be considered as the benchmark for the Professional customers in this most demanding market where only the best consistent high quality is expected. By entrusting the distribution of our product lines to a highly respected and professional sales organization such as Microboards, we are confident that FTI clear message and value proposition will be brought to the end-users we aim to serve” said Mr Frank Kravtzoff, FTI Europe Sales Manager.
“With the combination of FTI spirit of Excellence, world-class professional expertise and Microboards seasoned experts in the duplication markets, both of our companies as well as our valuable customers will benefit from this cooperation” Frank added.
“We are delighted to become the distributors for Falcon’s professional range of optical media, with their high reputation of quality, stability and durability we know that we can make a big impact in the professional market selling through our already established network of distributors and resellers. Research shows that Professionals demand quality and the bottom line is that there are no second chances and we know from first hand experience that their price and quality will exceed all customers’ expectations” said Mr Danny O’Boyle, Microboards U.K. Managing Director.
FTI full FalconMedia Pro product line and more specifically the very wide and unique range of Inkjet and Thermal printable products are available at Microboards since January 2008.
About FTI
Falcon Technologies International “FTI” is an industrial group with its headquarters and manufacturing plant in RAK, United Arab Emirates.
The company activities are focused on Digital Data Storage Media manufacturing and commercialization worldwide. The FTI professional product includes Recordable Optical Discs according to the Single and Dual Layer DVD as well as Blue Ray BD-R/RE technologies according to international standardized specifications.
The Company offers the highest quality in terms of products stability and durability thanks to a world-class production facility, performing exclusive production equipment, professional international management team and optical recording industry experts.
FTI technical and management team has played a significant role in the development of the optical storage media technology specifically in the DVD and the high definition Blue Ray formats.
FTI recently launched its own professional brand “FalconMedia Pro”. These products range will be officially presented to the European market during next CEBIT taking place in Hannover from March 4-9, 2008.
The company is continuously ramping up its capacities and capabilities as it aims to play a major role in the optical data storage media development and manufacturing, especially in the high end market segments such as the professional and archival applications. Furthermore the company is closely collaborating through strategic alliances and cooperation agreements with international powerful technologies owners and providers to meet all future requirements for technology and products features.
About MicroBoards
Microboards Technology Ltd is located in Warwick, U.K servicing distributors and resellers throughout Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australia and NZ.
Microboards have been the worldwide leader in the distribution of CD and DVD Recordable Technology since 1989 and with its Headquarters located in Chanhassen, Minnesota and an office in Japan we accept CD and DVD as the medium of choice in both consumer and industrial markets.
A strong relationship with prominent manufacturers allows Microboards to provide the latest technology at competitive prices. In addition, Microboards manufactures its own line of disc products at its manufacturing facility in Salida, California.
Microboards take pride in offering service and support above and beyond the typical company. Microboards’ in-house engineering and support staff works closely with the manufacturing arm and outside vendors in the United States, Japan, and Asia.
Microboards hold a number of patents including a gravity-fed automated loading system used in some of its automated duplicators and printers. Microboards automated products and its manual load towers have both won industry awards for their features and stability. Microboards’ brand recognition and market recognition come from its strong history of innovation and service.
Microboards’ records include...
- 1st CD recorder brought to market in the U.S.A.
- 1st piece of CD recordable media in the U.S.A.
- 1st CD duplicator to be developed and sold
- 1st DVD duplicator to be developed and sold
For any further information, please contact:
Falcon Technologies International LLC
P.O. Box 31017
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Contact : Ms Martine Pillard, VP Marketing & Distribution
Phone : +971 7 244 6943
Fax +971 7 244 6937
UAE Cell : +971 50 487 20 47
Swiss Cell : +41 79 446 27 04
Microboards Technology Ltd
7 Harriott Drive, Heathcote Ind. Estate
Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 6TJ, UK
Contact : Mr Andrew Taylor, Sales Manager
Phone : +44 845 230 7800
Fax +44 845 230 7900