Norphonic is delighted to announce the strengthening of its commercial channel with the appointment of Becker Electronic Pty Ltd. as their exclusive distribution partner in South Africa. The agreement will make Becker Electronics the largest Norphonic partner on the African continent focused towards the mining sector.

Albert Bower, Managing Director at Becker Electronic comments, "Norphonic Robust VoIP Mining Telephones are an important strategic addition to Becker Electronic’s current product portfolio and seamlessly integrates with any IP based PBX switchboard solution on the market.”

”By employing Norphonic Heavy Duty Telephones, South African mining organisations can now realise considerable cost savings associated with the latest VoIP technology, including automatic fault monitoring and unique remote software update functionality."

Albert continues, "Becker Electronics is now a fully certified Norphonic channel partner, capable of supporting the sale of Norphonic robust VoIP Mining Telephones and services in South Africa and other important mining countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbawe. Becker Electronics is renowned for its service capabilites and prides itself on sustaining the high levels of after-sales support provided by our regional service teams. Norphonic telephones will be maintained by our dedicated staff of VoIP technology specialists.”

Helge Rognstad, Global Sales and Marketing Director, Norphonic comments; "Coupling Becker Electronics’ unparrallelled expertise in the mining sector with Norphonic’s market-leading robust VoIP mining telephone technology, makes this joint venture set to become one of our most lucrative partnerships."

The Norphonic robust VoIP Mining Telephones are available immediately from Becker Electronics. The formal unweiling of the partnership will commence at the Becker Electronics exhibition stand number C18 (Hall 6) at the Electra Mining on the 4-8 October 2010 in South Africa, where the Norphonic VoIP Mining Telephones will be displayed.

About Becker Electronics (Pty) Ltd
Becker Electronics provides a wide range of mining related industrial communication and safety devices to the South African mining sector at large, with the focus on the customer's specific needs and requirements. Becker Electronic also provides a critical service to the mines including assembly, spare part and repair facilities backed by a technical advisory and support service. Visit the Becker Electronics website www.za.becker-mining.com for further details.

About Norphonic
Norphonic is a privately held company, manufacturing Heavy Duty VoIP Telephones used in a wide range of industrial and emergency environments worldwide, including underground mines, transport applications (rail, air, road, underground and metro systems), wind turbines, production floors, public spaces and power manufacturing sites. Visit the Norphonic website www.norphonic.com for further details.