Grundig Business Systems (GBS), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of dictation devices, announced today that it has named Smoltz Distributing as North American 2009 Distributor of the Year. Smoltz is one of the nation’s largest specialists for digital and analog dictation and transcription service and support.

“2009 has been a great year for the GBS and Smoltz relationship,” says Chris Hanley, GBS' sales manager for North America. “GBS is committed to the distributor-dealer-end customer channel philosophy, and Smoltz is the one true U.S. dictation distributor that is focused on supporting the dealer community. With dealer resources such as technical support, service/repair, webinars, customized dealer Web sites and marketing campaigns, Smoltz provides the exclusive GBS dealer network with unparalleled tools that help to close sales in a very competitive environment.”

“What a great opportunity for our dealers to represent a quality lineup of PC dictation microphones, digital dictation portable recorders, transcribers, and analog products backed with service schematics and parts. I was privileged to visit the GBS factory in Germany and witnessed the production of all the products. Our company is a “wholesaler only” servicing, shipping, and supporting our authorized Grundig resellers and integrators. We are grateful that GBS does not sell directly, or compete with their dealers and fully supports us, our dealers, and their customers,” states John Smoltz, vice president of Smoltz Distributing.

About Smoltz Distributing
Smoltz Distributing specializes in digital and analog dictation and transcription products and accessories. The Smoltz team prides itself on always providing dealers with full service and support. John Smoltz has been in the business since 1970. Along with his wife Mary, John opened Smoltz Distributing in 1995. Based in Warren, Mich., with warehouses in Michigan, Georgia and Arizona, the Smoltz team remains rooted in “family-owned and operated” values with a complete commitment to the service and support of its network of more than 400 authorized dealers. Please visit www.smoltzgbs.com for additional information.

About Grundig Business Systems GmbH
With more than 4 million dictation systems sold and more than 50 years of experience, Grundig Business Systems GmbH (GBS) is one of the leading manufacturers of professional dictation systems worldwide. Its voice processing systems with sophisticated design are distributed through a global partner network. Grundig Business Systems has been independent from its former parent company since 2003. In 2008, Grundig Business Systems was named one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies. Grundig Business Systems´ North American Headquarters are in Naperville, Ill. Find out more about GBS at www.grundig-gbs.com

For more information please contact:
Grundig Business Systems
Chris Hanley, Grundig Business Systems – North American Sales Manager
Phone: 312-924-2878
Email: christopher.hanley@grundig-gbs.com
www.grundig-gbs.com