Plasmon opts for MCE Group

Data storage vendor Plasmon has appointed MCE Group as its second UK distributor

MCE will join the vendor as a value-added distributor and carry its Raidtec product line through Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and the UK.

Paul Devine, sales director for Raidtec solutions at Plasmon EMEA, said: “MCE’s appointment will bring us new customers.” Plasmon already works with CMS Peripherals in the UK, but Devine claimed the appointment of MCE would not cause rivalry.

“Both distributors operate in slightly different markets and while some conflict is inevitable, the market is diverse enough to satisfy them both,” he said.

Paul Mehl, worldwide sales director at MCE, said: “Raidtec RAID products from Plasmon are both sophisticated and powerful. Plasmon’s focus on product quality was also key to our decision.”

Steve Smith, sales director at CMS Peripherals, said: “It’s always disappointing to lose exclusivity on a product, but for resellers it’s always good to have an extra avenue to go through.”