TEAC Approved as Partner/Supplier by the PRO Buying Group


MONTEBELLO, Calif., Sept. 7 - TEAC America, Inc., manufacturer of consumer electronics, OEM transports, disc publishing systems and data storage devices, announces their approval by The PRO Buying Group as a partner/supplier for the brand's comprehensive line of TEAC consumer electronics.

The PRO Buying Group is the preeminent buying group in the consumer electronics industry. Its members include some of the largest, most successful home and mobile entertainment regional retailers in the U.S. The PRO Group consists of a broad cross section of different retailer channels throughout the U.S. with best in class merchandising, product selection, product knowledge and services. As a result of this strategic partnership, The Pro Group's membership "will have access to both the brand's innovative, high-end audio Reference Series 2010 line, as well as other TEAC consumer electronics products," announced David J. Workman, Executive Director/COO for The PRO Buying Group.

"Our discussions with The PRO Group focused initially on Reference Series 2010, a line of audiophile-quality components, and then expanded to include all TEAC consumer electronics. Our faith in numerous TEAC product offerings is affirmation of our commitment to bringing products to market that are appealing, unique, reliable and profitable," stated Workman. Koichiro Nakamura, President of TEAC America, Inc. stated, "We're committed to every member of The PRO Group...as business partners...to making our futures mutually prosperous."

About TEAC America, Inc.

TEAC America, Inc., the largest subsidiary of the Japanese electronics manufacturer TEAC Corporation, distributes high grade audio video electronics, consumer electronics, computer data recording and storage devices, computer peripherals, disc publishing systems, and professional recording equipment.

Products are marketed by TEAC America under the brand names, TEAC, TASCAM, and ESOTERIC. TEAC America, Inc. was established in 1967. To learn more about TEAC, TASCAM and ESOTERIC products, please visit: www.teac.com and www.teac.com/consumer_electronics/

Press Contact:

Laura Rodarte

TEAC America, Inc.

Consumer Electronics Division

7733 Telegraph Road

Montebello, CA. 90640

323-726-0303, ext. 747

E Mail: consumerorders@teac.com

Source: TEAC America, Inc.

Web Site: www.teac.com/

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