PRESS RELEASE
Delivering outstanding audio quality at a highly competitive price
London, UK. - 08 April 2013. Gem Distribution, one of the largest hardware, software and gaming distributors in the UK, has been selected as the new distributor for Otone Audio; manufacturers of multimedia speakers that offer excellent sound quality at highly competitive prices.
Otone's range includes travel speakers, 2.0, 2.1 , 5.1 systems and iPod and Android docking systems, which are easy to set up and aim to significantly improve the audio experience for Smart TVs, TVs, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, smart phones and gaming consoles.
Otone Audio has developed its unique range by tightening up its systems' bass drivers to ensure audio output is at its clearest. Some of the more powerful systems in the range also contain Otone's patented Vortex DriveTM which works by more efficiently dissipating the air flow out of the speaker to help further prevent distortion and create an intense sound experience.
Manchester based Otone Audio officially launched to consumers at The Gadget Show in April last year and has been building up its momentum by gaining positive reviews in top consumer titles. With the new partnership now in place, the team at Gem are looking forward to collaboratively expanding Otone Audio's presence across a wide variety of retailers, both national and independent.
Otone is confident that the new alliance with Gem will significantly enhance their business as they move into their second year of trading. Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of Otone Audio, comments "It's another exciting year ahead for the brand; having already announced three new products and with more to come later in the year. We're expanding and diversifying our current audio range to include smart docking and soundbar systems and truly believe that with Gem's proven track record in Gaming, CE and Home Tech distribution they are the perfect partner to help drive Otone's retail channel presence."
Gem's Purchasing Director, Anthony Haworth, adds "As a relatively new manufacturer on the market, Otone Audio has already firmly established itself as a brand with outstanding products and an impressive roadmap which will ensure they continue to thrive over the coming months. We are thrilled with the opportunity to represent the Otone Audio brand as they continue to develop and meet the needs of the consumer"
About Otone Audio
Founded in the UK and with a range of Smart Docks, Soundbars, Hi-Fi and computer speakers tailor-made for the UK market, OTONE blends top quality audio engineering with the best in product design. As a result, OTONE is rapidly becoming a leading name in the audio world with products developed specifically for home entertainment, gaming and portable use.
Our vision is to provide products of superior quality and value that enhance the audio experiences of our customers - whether they're enjoying richer music or more intense gaming, getting lost in a movie or speaking to online friends and family. Our products are sold through leading high street retailers in the UK and online.
We have a team of imaginative and talented designers, based in Europe, who are responsible for developing our contemporary product range and ensuring it reflects the listening demands and habits of today's customers. Then, by insisting on the best components and materials and exacting build and manufacturing standards, we turn those designs into outstanding speakers with superior sound to match their style.
All of our products have been designed with the environment in mind, from the power-saving features to the recycled packaging - we truly are a green brand!
Our headquarters is in Manchester, in the UK.
About Gem
Gem provide our partners with end to end integrated supply chain solutions and added value distribution to the retail channel for gaming, software, peripheral, consumer electronics and connected home technologies. In our third decade, Gem's history of success includes distribution partnerships with Microsoft as well as Logitech, Nintendo, Netgear and Symantec. Gem also offers exclusive UK distribution of Xbox 360, Codemasters, Livescribe and Take Two producing an annual group turnover in excess of £450 million. Gem supply to an extensive customer base including well-known high street and Internet retailers, corporate resellers, mail order companies and independent retailers. We have also recently extended our category reach into new sectors of the market including audio/visual, digital pens and video cameras.
Our multi-facetted business extends outside of sales and distribution providing one integrated solution through our Gem Logistics and Gem Creative divisions. For further information on Gem's services visit www.gem.co.uk
Gem is a wholly owned subsidiary of DCC plc, for further information please visit www.dcc.ie.
