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Synapse Strengthens Distribution Network by Adding Carlton-Bates
| Source: Synapse Wireless
HUNTSVILLE, AL--(Marketwire - August 12, 2008) - Synapse®, the technical leader of
easy-to-use, intelligent, wireless control and monitoring mesh networks,
today announced the selection of Carlton-Bates as the newest member of its
North American distribution network. Carlton-Bates, a subsidiary of WESCO
Distribution, is a leader of the Industrial OEM market and a major
distributor of automation controls and advanced
electronic/electromechanical solutions. This distributor agreement
represents the 3rd for Synapse.
"We chose to work with Carlton-Bates Company because of their more than 50
years of proven customer support covering a broad spectrum of end markets,"
said Pat Campbell, EVP of Sales for Synapse. "We are confident that their
understanding of the industrial market not only complements our wireless
communications solution but also positions us for mutual growth."
"Carlton-Bates Company is committed to delivering innovative solutions to
our customers through world-class suppliers. Our new partnership helps us
achieve that goal by providing technology through Synapse that exceeds our
customers changing needs," said Shawn Hawkins, Director of Supplier
Relations.
About Carlton-Bates
Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Carlton-Bates Company (CBC) has
been a leader in the industrial original equipment manufacturer market and
a major distributor of automation controls and advanced
electronic/electromechanical solutions for more than 50 years. As part of
the Fortune 500 WESCO family of companies, CBC serves customers in all 50
states and Mexico through 28 locations and dedicated assembly facilities
and an experienced staff of nearly 250 sales representatives and engineers.
CBC offers an inventory of 80,000 parts from more than 360 authorized
manufacturers. Electronic Business recently named CBC one of the "Top 25
Electronics Distributors."
About Synapse Wireless, Inc.
Synapse is a privately held, Huntsville, Alabama company dedicated to
developing easy-to-use, intelligent, wireless control and monitoring mesh
networks that are low-power, high-performance, self-forming, instant-on,
and self-healing. The Synapse SNAP ® Pro and Portal® Pro Product Lines
enable energy savings, increased productivity, reduced maintenance costs,
and amazing convenience to users without requiring embedded programming
skills. Because this technology is wireless, it is easy and inexpensive to
install and provides rapid return on investment to our customers. Synapse
also provides custom design support for OEMs through its Solutions Now
service. As a member of the ZigBee Alliance and with RF Engine™ modules
having achieved ZigBee® Compliant Platform (ZCP) certification, Synapse
will also provide comprehensive design and implementation support for full
ZigBee stack or customized wireless applications. Synapse's experienced
software and hardware engineers help customers implement wireless network
solutions quickly and reliably.
For more information visit our website: www.synapse-wireless.com
All Synapse products are patent pending.