LEIGE, Belgium--PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), a global provider of web commerce and business process outsourcing solutions, today announced a two-year agreement with Microlife AG Europe, a subsidiary of Microlife Corporation, one of the world leaders in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic equipment, to support its e-commerce partnership with the Blood Pressure Association (BPA) in the United Kingdom.
PFSweb is providing online store services from its European facility in Liege-Belgium, including website design, configuration and hosting, order fulfillment, distribution and financial management for a partnership program between Microlife and the BPA. The website, www.promotionbpa.com, which launched in September 2007,offers BPA patients in the United Kingdom the opportunity to purchase a blood pressure monitor at a special price. Microlife is utilizing PFSweb’s advanced order management systems, supply chain and transportation management applications, as well as warehouse management systems to support its supply chain and order fulfillment requirements.
“We needed a proven, specialized business partner who would be able to facilitate a direct to consumer initiative in conjunction with the British Blood Pressure Association. PFSweb demonstrated that that they have the capacity and knowledge to deliver the necessary world-class services this program demands. We are excited to have launched of the BPA program this September and look forward to moving ahead with other potential online initiatives,” said Wan-Chin Liu, International Controller Europe.
“We are pleased to announce the successful rollout of our new partnership with Microlife and BPA. We are providing a complete range of services to support their e-commerce initiative, from designing the web site to warehousing and logistics to customer service,” said Mike Willoughby, President PFSweb Services division. “Our Belgium facility, which supports our clients’ operations throughout Europe, offers a full line of services specifically designed to cater to European businesses and their customers.”
About PFSweb, Inc.
PFSweb develops and deploys integrated business infrastructure solutions and fulfilment services for Fortune 1000, Global 2000 and brand name companies, including third party logistics, call center support and e-commerce services. The company serves a multitude of industries and company types, including such clients as LEGO, Riverbed, Fathead, CHiA’SSO, MARS Drinks North America (formerly FLAVIA® Beverage Systems), Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (formerly Raytheon Aircraft Company), Rene Furterer USA, Roots Canada Ltd. and Xerox.
Through its wholly owned eCOST.com subsidiary, PFSweb also serves as a leading multi-category online discount retailer of high-quality new, "close-out" and manufacturer recertified brand-name technology and consumer electronics for consumers and small to medium size business buyers. The eCOST.com brand markets approximately 110,000 different products from leading manufacturers such as Apple, Canon, Citizen, Denon, Hewlett-Packard, Nikon, Onkyo, Seiko and Toshiba primarily over the Internet and through direct marketing.
To find out more about PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), visit the company's websites at http://www.pfsweb.com and http://www.ecost.com.
About MICROLIFE
Microlife is one of the world leader’s in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic equipment for home and medical use. Blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers and peak flow meters are Microlife's core business. A global company with offices in Taiwan, Switzerland and United States, Microlife is known for its high quality products and its worldwide distribution network. Microlife exports over 35 million units each year to all parts of the world. Each unit utilizes leading edge technology for monitoring key health indicators. The Microlife family consists of more than 2400 dedicated employees worldwide and is committed to continued research and development in medical devices that enable people to responsibly manage their own health.
