Konami confirm distribution changes

This article comes from Highwaygames.com

Konami Digital Entertainment have announced a major change regarding the distribution of their products, confirming that Electrocoin will now be the master distributor and after sales agent of their products for the European, Russian, Middle Eastern and African markets.

John Stergides, Managing Director of Electrocoin, commented, "Konami is one of the biggest brands in the amusement business and they have some great looking products coming through. It has been approximately 10 years since we last handled the Konami product line and with the current line up of strong products we are pleased to be working together again".

Konami's aftersales and spares business will also move to Electrocoin as of January 2009, Mr Gary Scoble the General Manager of Electrocoin Aftersales Limited said "We are delighted that Electrocoin Aftersales & Service Ltd will be managing the after sales, support and repair service for Konami amusement products in the EMEA and Russian markets. We understand the importance of product longevity from manufacture to the end user, so our aim will be to support machines ranging from old to new alike for such a wide variety of product in a professional and responsive manner."