JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 12 October 2022 – Samsung has partnered with Mustek, an information communication and technology (ICT) distributor, to launch the Mustek-Samsung Experience Centre at Mustek headquarters in Midrand, showcasing Samsung’s innovation multi-product solutions. The President and CEO of Samsung South Africa, Mr Bumsuk Hong and Mustek CEO, Mr Hein Engelbrecht officially unveiled the Experience Centre to guests that included various clients, officials from both companies and members of the media.

Upon opening the Mustek – Samsung Experience centre there was, an array of some of the innovative products that Samsung has to offer including Smart Signage, The Flip Pro, Hospitality TV, Lifestyle TV, Freestyle the latest Galaxy devices, the Z Flip4 and Z Fold4, S8 Tablet Series, Wearables, HRM, Smart & Gaming Monitors,

As an electronics distributor, Mustek headquarters is a prime location for its many clients to get exposed to the great Samsung products that can help enhance their respective businesses and their customers’ lives. Mustek Samsung Business Lead, Mr Kirk Toweel, said the centre had been in planning for last 18 months and that it has come to fruition and this is a shared vision and commitment between the two companies. “This is the biggest experience centre we have in the company, and it is quite fitting as it’s made possible by a premium vendor in Samsung and the number one distributor in Mustek. We are humbled about this collaboration and excited about what the centre is going to bring for all concerned, this opens the ever-evolving landscape to the B2B Channel. I believe in the Premium Partnership of the Vendor, Distributor and the Mustek Reseller which forms our Premium Tripod,” said Toweel.

“This is truly the first step to unlocking the next chapter of Samsung’s connected experience from our innovative portfolio from Mobile Experience to Consumer Electronics that are all powered by SmartThings which creates an inclusive ecosystem and an unmatched multi-device experience that enables users to control and transform their environment as they wish. “Through our latest innovations, Samsung is providing more open, connected and smarter experiences for everyone. We are proud to share our global market share across mobile, smart signage, consumer TV and Monitors, not to forget our extensive range of memory products. This, however, would not be possible without strong partners and we are very humbled, but also proud to be given the opportunity to further extend our distribution landscape through the Mustek Group,” said Mike van Lier – Director Consumer Electronics at Samsung.

The opening of the centre aligns with one of Samsung’s key values and biggest missions of creating and enhancing consumer experiences anywhere and everywhere possible. It adds a further leaf in the growth of Samsung’s Business to Business (B2B) engagement.

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“We are pleased to have Mustek as a part of our vision to create and distribute cutting-edge technology solutions that make life better across every business segment in the country. They have continually demonstrated their shared commitment to quality and service. As Samsung, we are also pleased to work with a company, that like us, have a Level 1 B-BEEE rating. This is a major component of our mission to work with like-minded companies that support both the company and country’s growth,” says Mike Van Ler, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa.

Mustek supports bespoke technology solutions and sales and have renowned project management abilities to roll out larger projects, that complement the route to market for Samsung product delivery. Their service across various verticals include Government, education, retail, financial & banking, hospitality & tourism, mining, healthcare and telecommunications.

“We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Samsung, says David Kan, CEO of Mustek Limited. Mustek has made extensive investments in providing supply chain and logistics systems that empower channel partners with the speed, efficiency, and flexibility they need to meet the needs of today’s demanding and connected world. Together, we can achieve so much more, to provide South Africa`s businesses including Public Sector  with technologies that expand the boundaries within which they operate, to gain flexibility in the way that they work by providing the right technologies, at the right place and time, nationally.”