GlobalSpec Announces Strategic Partnership with Laser Focus WorldGlobalSpec Delivers the Largest Next Generation Sourcing Tool to Laser Focus World Online UsersSan Jose, CA – (Business Wire) – 1/27/04 – GlobalSpec, the leading specialized search engine and online community for engineers and technical buyers, today announced a strategic partnership with Laser Focus World magazine. The announcement was made at Photonics West 2004 in San Jose, CA. Effective immediately, users of Laser Focus World Online will have direct access to SpecSearch®, GlobalSpec’s proprietary search technology. Users will be able to search by detailed specification for products and services from more than 890,000 product families representing 50 million parts from more than 9,700 supplier catalogs in such areas as laser systems, optoelectronic components, optical test and measurement equipment and optical components. In announcing the strategic partnership, Scott Virkler, Vice President of Business Development at GlobalSpec said, “This partnership is a great opportunity for the industrial community. The suppliers represented on GlobalSpec gain interaction with the Laser Focus World audience and benefit from an expanded base of potential customers. In turn, the users of the Laser Focus World Web site enjoy direct access to GlobalSpec’s deep engineering content.” Christine Shaw, Group Publisher of Laser Focus World said, “Our constant goal is to provide ever-improving Web content that will help our readers do their jobs faster, better and more efficiently. Partnering with GlobalSpec is a big step toward that goal.” About GlobalSpec, Inc. GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading specialized search engine and online community for engineers and technical buyers seeking products and services. GlobalSpec's trademarked search technology, SpecSearch®, allows users to search by specification more than 890,000 product families representing 50 million parts from more than 9,700 supplier catalogs. Manufacturers representing their products and services on GlobalSpec gain a comprehensive marketing program designed to promote their brand and generate, track and manage highly-qualified sales leads. Information about GlobalSpec can be found at www.globalspec.com. About Laser Focus World Published since 1965, Laser Focus World is a monthly magazine for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals providing comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. The magazine reports on and analyzes the latest developments and significant trends in both technology and business in the worldwide optoelectronic and photonics industry. An integral part of the Laser Focus World media franchise, the magazine’s website, www.laserfocusworld.com, provides visitors with a timely first look at optoelectronic innovation and breaking news from around the world. GlobalSpec and SpecSearch are registered trademarks of GlobalSpec, Inc. |
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