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News First Distribution Appointed as Premier Distributor for LG Digital Signage and Hotel TVs F irst Distribution has been appointed as the premier distributor for LG Digital Signage and Hotel TVs for South Africa as well as for the rest of Africa. LG’s hospitality solutions are built on LG’s strong reputation for display innovation and leading technology, and are simple to install, manage, and use. Additionally, LG’s digital signage features full HD display, is ideal for large spaces, features simple and intuitive controls and is ideal for exhibiting information in large commercial areas, such as shopping centres and cinemas, and in high foot-traffic locations such as airports and trains stations. “LG is a highly successful and well-known brand which First Distribution is proud to have signed a distribution deal with” says Debbie Abrahall, Managing Director of First Distribution. “With First Distribution not only being awarded South African distribution, but African distribution rights too, there is great potential for significant business growth. We’re looking forward to our new partnership further expanding and strengthening our footprint in this market sector” she adds. “As the world’s leading digital signage and hotel TV innovator, LG has a distinct advantage in terms of being able to offer a wide range of customised options and solutions for the industry,” explains Mr. Il Hwan Lee, Managing Director for LG electronics South Africa. The company also has leveraged its technological know-how to build a healthy relationship with the hospitality industry, making LG the preferred supplier in the South African hospitality market. For more information on LG’s range of digital signage and hotel TVs, please contact First Distribution on (011) 540 2640 or email [email protected]. About First Distribution First Distribution is a value-added distributor of leading global brands, providing complex ICT solutions to the Enterprise and SME markets, focused around the Data Centre, Virtualisation, Hosted Applications and Cloud Based Services, Database and Middleware, Security and Network Infrastructure, backed up by unparalleled expertise. For more information, please visit www.firstdistribution.co.za. Follow us on: Twitter: twitter.com/FirstDist? LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-distribution Facebook: www.facebook.com/FirstInDistribution About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution – and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com. 05 | www.firstdistribution.co.za