Prologix Inks Agreement with AFL for Distribution of Test & Inspection Tools and Cleaning Products

Prologix will be the Master Distributor for vendor's products for the entire UAE as well as the single authorized service and calibration partner for Middle East. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) March 12, 2014 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Prologix Distribution, a leading Value Added Distributor (VAD) of IT and Telecom Technological Products in the MEA region, has signed the Master Distributorship Agreement with AFL (America Fujikura Limited), a 100% subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd of Japan. AFL is world's leading provider of Fiber Optic products and Test and Measurement Equipment which they manufacture and distribute. For the first-time ever, AFL is going to start an Authorized Service and Calibration Center in UAE for their customers with the association of their local partner and Master Distributor Prologix, who will undertake the complete servicing, calibration and repair of the AFL products.

Headquartered in South Carolina, US, AFL for the past 30 years has continuously delivered industry-leading products and solutions to its customers. The target markets that traditionally depended on AFL's products include Mobile Service Provider, System Integrator, FTTH Installer, Internet Service Provider, Electric Utility Boards, Broadband, Communications, OEM, Enterprises, Wireless, Oil and Gas, Mining, Nuclear, Avionics, renewable and intelligent grid amongst others. The company's products bouquet includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, Fiber outside plant equipment, Fiber inside plant equipment, connectors and accessories and test and inspection equipment.

Mr. Ahmed EI Sakaty, Middle East Sales Manager - AFL, said that they are very happy to enter into this new partnership with Prologix. "Master Distributorship agreement means that Prologix will be 100% responsible for selling, marketing, stocking of AFL products and solutions and all other different activities in the UAE. We are starting with Test & Measurement portfolio which covers fiber optic Test and Measurement. With Prologix's reputation as a trusted VAD in the region and their strong hold on target customer base, we are sure this venture will be a commendable success. The next phase will be to hand-over the entire product portfolio of AFL to Prologix to undertake in the region".

"AFL is known for its quality products which customers have identified with for decades now. In order to engage the customers in this region, along with quality products, one needs to offer services like timely delivery, technical support, service and calibration and a long-standing customer engagement. Prologix, as our partner will precisely do this", Mr. El Sakaty said.

Prologix has been operating successfully in the region since 1998 and has grown into a strong company with a firm foundation in distribution channel partnerships and a huge network of customers from small, medium and large enterprises across several industry verticals. The company has deep connections with AFL's target markets which include Service Providers, Fiber Optic Cable Vendors, Telecom & FTTH System Integrators, Oil & GAS, and all other verticals which involve Fiber projects. AFL feels that with their extensive regional distribution channels in place and the local support and expertise, Prologix will be able to add immense value to the distribution of products and solutions. AFL plans to provide certifications to Prologix engineers on Test & Measurement products.

Both Prologix Distribution and AFL believe that this agreement will prove to be a win-win situation to both the companies as each partner brings in their key capabilities into the arrangement and will work towards leveraging the markets through the combined strength.

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