| News Release 4-1-08 Anritsu and RFMW Announce Americas Distribution Agreement www.rfmw.com/anritsu Morgan Hill, CA and San Jose, CA - April 1, 2008 - Anritsu Company and RFMW, Ltd. today announce an Americas distribution agreement effective April 1, 2008. Under terms of the agreement, RFMW will market and sell Anritsu's high-performance, high-frequency coaxial connectors and components used in communications and test instrument applications.
RFMW, Ltd. is a specialized distributor that provides customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave components as well as customer-specific component-engineering support. Anritsu is a leader in the design and production of precision microwave components. Anritsu created and trademarked the V and K connectors and continues to develop innovative connector products. In addition, Anritsu manufactures assemblies and components to meet specific customer requirements. "RFMW's familiarity with our targeted RF/microwave customer base enables them to recognize opportunities for Anritsu and provide expert level support to our customers throughout the design process. RFMW is uniquely capable of providing the expertise and resources necessary to cover our wide range of customers from small developmental groups to OEMs and contract manufacturers," said Larry Davis, Anritsu Government and General Industry National Sales Manager. According to Joel Levine, president of RFMW, Ltd., "Teaming with Anritsu now allows us to offer our customers the world's best RF/microwave coaxial K and V connectors, attenuators, terminations, adapters, dc blocks, bias tees, dividers, splitters and other components for use in commercial, military, and test lab applications from dc-65 GHz." (more) Anritsu's focus on components for test and measurement and communications applications matches perfectly with RFMW's focus on serving customers in diverse markets who require a wide range of RF/microwave components. "Our immediate goals are to expand Anritsu 'design in' opportunities using RFMW's high-level of customer support, and to provide expanded customer support to Anritsu current customers," said Davis. In addition to RF and microwave components, Anritsu offers a wide range of high-speed active and passive devices designed to meet the electrical requirements of next-generation optical network communications. About Anritsu Anritsu Company (www.us.anritsu.com) is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, visit www.us.anritsu.com. About RFMW, Ltd.: RFMW, Ltd. is a specialized distributor that provides customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave components as well as specialized component engineering support. For more information concerning this press release Contact: RFMW, Ltd. 90 Great Oaks Boulevard Suite 107 San Jose, CA 95119 Phone - 408 414 1450 Toll Free - 877 FOR RFMW (367 7369) info@rfmw.com www.RFMW.com |