Recent Addition of WPG Americas Inc. Expands Distribution of Power-One's Portfolio for WPG Holdings Globally

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Power-One, a designer and manufacturer of the world's most advanced power conversion technologies and WPG Americas Inc. (WPGA), a subsidiary of WPG Holdings, Asia's No. 1 electronics distributor, announced WPGA will handle sales, support and logistics services for Power-One's complete line of power products and advanced power conversion solutions globally, effective January 24, 2014. 

"We are thrilled to welcome WPGA to the Power-One family," says Ed Carter, Power-One VP of Sales. "WPGA has built a knowledgeable and focused sales team dedicated to power that will enable us to diversify our customer base and drive strategic growth initiatives."

"What a great way to start 2014 for WPGA by announcing a new partner, Power-One!  Power-One's technology leading position and strength globally make an excellent fit.  Power-One will allow us to drive strong revenue growth through shared accountability metrics of our team and the Power-One selling network," says Rich Davis, President of WPG Americas."

"WPGA is extremely excited to partner with Power-One.  Power-One brings a leading technology position in the expanding horizontal technology segment of power solutions.  We look forward to driving strong synergies with the Power-One sales and rep network to grow our mutual customer base and revenues," says Michael Kennedy, VP of Asset and Supplier Marketing for WPGA.

About WPG Americas Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, WPG Americas Inc. is a member of WPG Holdings, a $13B worldwide distributor of semiconductors, passive, electro-mechanical and display products. Founded in November 2007, WPGA is a franchised partner for leading technology suppliers. As a member of WPG Holdings, WPGA is uniquely positioned to offer total solutions to its diverse customer base. WPGA continues to introduce new leading edge technologies, quality service and design-in focus through its superior engineering programs. For more information, visit www.wpgamericas.com.

About Power-One
Power-One is one of the largest power supply manufacturers in the world and has a long history of providing leading edge, innovative power solutions. Power-One revolutionized power conversion through the introduction of digital power and is an industry leader embracing the Climate Saver Initiative by introducing Platinum-level efficiency front end.

Power-One offers the industry's premier line of standard products for Network Power, AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion, as well as a host of products for application specific power conversion.

SOURCE WPG Americas Inc.