Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications
For D&H Distributing
(610)261-4560
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For Immediate Release:

D&H EXCEEDS 13% GROWTH MAY-OCT 2014, LOOKS TO WEARABLES, ULTRA TV AND THE "INTERNET OF EVERYTHING" FOR 2015

New Developments Such as Wearable Activity Trackers and Notification Bracelets, 4K TV, and DIY Automation Will Drive Growth in 2015

HARRISBURG, PA - December 8, 2014 - D&H Distributing, the leading North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, announces it has experienced an overall growth rate of 13.3% from May to October of 2014, exceeding the rate of distribution growth in the supply channel by more than twice the general average. Growth areas in 2014 included wearables, D&H's fastest growing CE category; 4K/Ultra HD television displays, with a year-over-year increase of 23% on models with screen sizes above 60-inches; plus mobility (both tablets and notebooks), imaging and monitor products performing in the higher double digits.

In the emerging wearables category, the distributor has taken on a range of new partners that produce activity and notification bracelets. These units perform functions such as tracking users' steps and sleep patterns, while delivering text and call notices right to the user's wrist.

Ultra HD TV (a.k.a. 4K TV) is beginning to mature in the marketplace, with prices reaching the under-$1,000 flashpoint that most retailers acknowledge as a mainstream bracket. Content and overall technology adoption of this new technology is seeing acceptance rates close to nine times greater than previous industry innovations such as 3D television.

3D printing and scanning technologies are creating a sizable market buzz which will continue into 2015. D&H dealers and resellers are showing interest in the RoBo 3D printer and Matter and Form 3D scanner, which were demonstrated to steady crowds at the distributor's recent Mid-Atlantic Fall Technology Show in November.

The Internet of Everything philosophy will continue to gain momentum, where both consumers and employees seek a technological connection to everything from their office spaces, to their home appliances, to their own bodies. Products such as "DIY" (Do it Yourself) locks and thermostats by Nest and Ecobee offer smart home devices for this purpose, that can be monitored by the user through any Internet connection.

"D&H has spent the year helping dealers focus on unique market developments and fresh opportunities," said Rob Eby, vice president of purchasing at D&H. "It's encouraging to see how the Internet of Everything is taking shape in the market. People are moving toward a vision that incorporates technology into not just their entertainment, but into more of their everyday dealings, like fitness and home security. We're happy to keep our dealers on the cusp of this, making sure they are positioned to profit from this drive."

About D&H Distributing

As the nation's leading technology distributor, D&H provides a wealth of resources to empower solution providers and consultants, delivering a broad selection of SMB categories, products and applications. The company's offerings span server and infrastructure, SOHO and mobile applications, consumer electronics and gaming. D&H's multimarket expertise, account-dedicated sales teams, sterling service and flexible financing options are unmatched in the industry.

With an impressive 96-year history serving as a trusted advisor to the reseller channel, D&H has been able to consistently reinvent itself based upon changing market conditions. The company prides itself on creating business partnerships with an astute focus on ease-of-doing-business, relationships, value, performance and service.

D&H ships out of five separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg and its Canadian headquarters in Brampton, Ontario. Additional US warehouses are located in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at (800) 340-1001 or visit www.dandh.com.

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