Global Flat-Panel TV Shipment Growth Improves

According to DisplaySearch, total global flat-panel TV shipments in 2010 reached more than 247 million units, a 17% increase from 2009. Shipments in fourth quarter 2010 alone were more than 77.6 million units – a 15% year over-year increase. With the exception of the dwindling CRT format, most TV technologies will experience growth over the next several years. LCD TVs continue to dominate shipments worldwide accounting for at least half of all TV shipments in almost all regions. Shipments of LCD TVs will increase 13% to 215 million in 2011 from 190 million in 2010. Plasma sales are expected to remain strong while prices remain competitive with comparable LCD models and consumers in mature markets continue to focus on value and less on 3D, smart and Internet-connected models. For the first time in 2011, double-digit flat-panel TV growth in Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa will surpass single-digit rates in North America and Western Europe where higher household penetration, continuing recessionary pressures and limited price declines will affect overall demand.

Read more about 2011 flat-panel TV forecasts.

MANHATTAN offers a complete, single-source of personal computing solutions for work, home and mobile venues including flat-panel TV mounts, monitor arms and other accessories. Its expansive range of innovative products protected with a lifetime warranty and comprehensive technical support reinforce its commitment to distributors, resellers and personal computer users worldwide. For more information about MANHATTAN personal computing products and solutions or becoming a distributor or reseller, visit www.manhattan-products.com.

MANHATTAN Enters Into Agreement with D&H Distributing

MANHATTAN, a leading global provider of personal computer components, peripherals, cables and accessories, announced in March 2011 an agreement with D&H Distributing headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the new agreement, D&H, a leading technology distributor of IT and electronics, will market and distribute MANHATTAN personal computer components, peripherals, cables and accessories to their channel of resellers and retailers serving small and medium businesses and consumer markets across the United States. "With such a wide reaching network of resellers and retailers through a distribution leader like D&H, more consumers will have the availability to purchase MANHATTAN products from their neighborhood computer store," said Ted Ingber, MANHATTAN Director of Channel Management. "This partnership with D&H fits perfectly with our strategy of growing the distribution channel,” added Michael Thiel, MANHATTAN Chief Executive Officer.

Read the full story.

MANHATTAN offers a complete, single-source of personal computing solutions for work, home and mobile venues. Its expansive range of innovative products protected with a lifetime warranty and comprehensive technical support reinforce its commitment to distributors, resellers and personal computer users worldwide. For more information about MANHATTAN personal computing products and solutions or becoming a distributor, visit www.manhattan-products.com.