Press Release Summary: Agreement diversifies Adesso's product line and strengthens position in developing leading peripheral devices
Press Release Body: Walnut, Calif. - June 12, 2008 - Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, today announced that it has acquired ADS Tech, a world leader in USB and FireWire connectivity solutions. The two companies formally joined on June 1; financial terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition furthers Adesso's commitment to developing world class computer peripheral devices for consumer and business use - including ergonomic, multimedia keyboards, touchpads, high-performance tablets, mice, and barcode scanners. ADS Tech offers seven complementary peripherals in its award-winning USB product line, and its USB Port for Desktops has become the world\'s best selling USB PCI host card. Additionally, ADS Tech's leading PYRO line offers FireWire 1394 connectivity solutions for prosumer, broadcast, and post production markets.
"ADS Tech has a proven track record of delivering cutting edge technologies and high quality products at a price that easily fits into consumer and professional budgets," said Allen Ku, CEO at Adesso. "Joining forces with ADS Tech will help us diversify our product, as well as achieve valuable synergy among our computer peripheral solutions."
Adesso products are available through Ingram Micro, Synnex and D&H direct vendors, including AMAZON, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, mWave, TigerDirect and Insight; retail stores such as Fry\'s and Micro Center; and leading catalogs, including CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.
About Adesso Adesso was founded in 1994. The company manufactures and markets innovative, ergonomic, industrial, programmable, wireless, and foldable keyboards as well as touchpads, mice, trackball, Barcode scanners and high performance Graphic Tablets. Adesso most successful product lines include its Tru-Form ergonomic keyboards and Glidepoint touchpads.
The company is located at 160 Commerce Way, Walnut, CA 91789. The company can be reached at (909) 839-2929 or via the web at www.adesso.com
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