2008-10-08 18:36:01 -
www.jacoelectronics.com - Jaco Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JACO), a global distributor and integrator of electronic components and customized flat panel display solutions (FPD), and provider of value-added logistics services, today announced a new agreement with Vanguard Electronics Company to distribute the company's extensive product line of inductors and transformers for the electronic industry.
"This partnership represents a great opportunity for both companies given Jaco's strong demand creation capabilities and broad distribution infrastructure here in the U.S.," stated Phillip Hoover, Director of Sales for Vanguard. "Jaco was a natural choice for Vanguard, which focuses on serving the aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications sectors."
Jaco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joel Girsky, commented, "Vanguard is a leader in the transformer
industry, and adding this line of inductor and transformer products to Jaco's line-card is a welcome development for our valued customers, allowing Jaco to better serve their needs. We look forward to a long and mutually profitable relationship with Vanguard."
About Vanguard Electronics Company, Inc.
Vanguard Electronics (www.ve1.com) is an acknowledged leader in the inductor and transformer industry, manufacturing high-reliability components for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications since 1952. Vanguard Electronics adheres to the highest technical and quality standards at their ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities. Customers depend on Vanguard for a broad selection of QPL and COTS catalog products and custom designs for their inductor and transformer needs.
About Jaco Electronics
Jaco is a leading distributor of electronic components to industrial OEMs and contract manufacturers. Jaco distributes products such as semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, electromechanical devices, flat panel displays (FPD) and power supplies, which are used in the manufacture and assembly of electronic products, including: telecommunications equipment, computers and office equipment, medical devices and instrumentation, industrial equipment and controls, military/aerospace systems and automotive and consumer electronics. Jaco has two distribution centers, a warehouse in Singapore and 15 strategically located sales offices throughout the United States. The Company operates an in-house FPD integration center housing its engineering and manufacturing staff and operations. The integration center enhances Jaco's ability to provide customers with unique value-added display solutions and a "one-stop" source for their FPD supply and integration requirements. In addition to customized FPD solutions, Jaco provides a variety of value-added services including automated inventory management services and assembling stock items for customers into pre-packaged kits.
Jaco Electronics, Inc.
Jeffrey D. Gash
Chief Financial Officer
631-273-5500
jgash@jacoelect.com
or
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
Robert Rinderman
Norberto Aja
212-835-8500 or
jaco@jcir.com
or
Vanguard Electronics
Phillip Hoover
Director of Sales
913-498-1050
p_hoover@swbell.net 
