ScanSource to Distribute Bosch Products

April 14, 2005
Company named an Authorized Bosch Distributor, broadening company's product line

ScanSource Security Distribution, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc., a leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, has been named an Authorized Bosch Distributor for Bosch Security Systems. ScanSource Security will offer Bosch products including intrusion and access systems, motion detectors and fire alarms, analog and digital video systems, observation systems, surveillance cameras and other products.

The distribution agreement significantly broadens the ScanSource Security product line and offers security dealers and existing ScanSource, Inc. customers a single resource for a full suite of products from one of the security industry's premier manufacturers. When combined with ScanSource Security's value-added services and expert logistics, dealers will have access to Bosch's expansive product lineup and the support they need to successfully sell complete security solutions. ScanSource Security provides a specialized sales team, free same-day shipping, a large inventory, online ordering and experienced technical support.

"We're excited to form a partnership with an industry leader like Bosch Security Systems," said John Gaillard, President of ScanSource Security Distribution. "This agreement establishes Bosch as an anchor product line and allows our customers to purchase total security solutions from one source."

"ScanSource Security has demonstrated a strong ability to provide top-notch support and logistics services to its dealer partners," said Len Friedman, Vice President of Distribution for Bosch Security Systems. "We look forward to working with them to serve the dealer channel more efficiently than ever."