Epson Expands Successful ImageWay Partner Program to Professional Audio Visual Channel

Long Beach, Calif. – Dec. 17, 2009 Epson America Inc. today announced the expansion of its ImageWay SM Partner Program to include professional audio visual integrators, dealers and consultants. The program will now offer Pro AV dealers the opportunity to grow their business and revenue through sales of Epson’s high performance, high value projector products designed for large venue applications in corporations, education and houses of worship.
 
The Epson ImageWay Partner Program provides authorized Pro AV resellers with additional incentives and support to help expand their projector business and grow their revenues. The program makes it even more attractive for authorized partners to sell Epson professional projectors including the popular PowerLite Pro G-series and the recently introduced PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL high brightness, large format projectors.
 
“ImageWay has proven to be a successful program for projector and scanner Value-Added Resellers, and we are excited to extend it to the Pro AV dealers,” said Tom French, director, Commercial Channels, Epson America Inc. “By providing easier access to additional tools and financial incentives through ImageWay, we believe Pro AV dealers can better drive projector sales and expand their business in a tough economy.”
 
As a member of ImageWay, Pro AV dealers will have access to exclusive pricing, sales incentives and support to enhance their sales and marketing efforts for projectors. ImageWay also offers a breadth of tools and resources including marketing and technical support, financing and training opportunities. Sales support services include specially priced projectors, free evaluation units, pre-sales support, government discounts, and more.
 
Once registered, approved partners can access Epson resources through the ImageWay Web portal, where they will find detailed product and program information to help market their business, deliver advanced solutions and exceed their customers’ expectations. Members will also receive ongoing communication from Epson through e-mail alerts, newsletters and online training opportunities.
 
About Epson America Inc.
Epson America Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.
 
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