Sharp Selects Applied Laser Technologies As Authorized Dealer And Expands National Independent Dealer Network

Sharp Selects Applied Laser Technologies to Join the Company's Nationwide Authorized Independent Copier Dealer Network

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Dec 17, 2012, 04:05 ET

MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced that Applied Laser Technologies joined its extensive nationwide network of authorized dealers. As part of the agreement, Applied Laser Technologies will now offer a range of integrated technology solutions, including Sharp's comprehensive portfolio of copiers and multifunction printers (MFPs). Sharp Authorized Dealers receive an array of marketing and sales support, including access to innovative tools and ongoing training.

"We are pleased to welcome Applied Laser Technologies to our growing network of authorized dealers," said Rich Boomsma, Senior Vice President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Applied Laser Technologies brings industry leading expertise and customer service to clients throughout Cleveland and Columbus, OH, furthering our goal of helping clients meet their varied business needs."

"We're honored to join the Sharp Authorized Dealer network," said Dov Nisman, General Manager, Applied Laser Technology. "With industry leading technology and a comprehensive product line, we feel that Sharp copiers will help us to consistently offer our clients advanced, reliable and affordable products to help further their business goals."

Applied Laser Technologies, located in Cleveland, OH, has been in the office equipment business since 1989, serving clients in the greater Cleveland and Columbus markets. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about Sharp's complete line of workgroup document systems, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit www.sharpusa.com/documents.

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About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, color MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp^® MFPs feature the Sharp OSA^®development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan² technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass, to enhance scanning reliability and help preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering one of the most secure suites of MFP applications.

About Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Celebrating its 100^th year, Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS^® Quattron™ LCD televisions, AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, SharpVision^®projectors, Insight^®Microwave Drawer^® ovens, Notevision^® multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster^® air purifiers.

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