NuVision Appoints Jeffrey D. Buchanan to Board of Directors
April 02, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Scottsdale, Ariz. – NuVision U.S., Inc. (www.nuvision.com), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based liquid crystal display manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has appointed Jeffrey D. Buchanan to its Board of Directors.“We are extremely pleased to have Jeff join NuVision’s Board of Directors,” said Scott Deley, NuVision president & CEO. “Having Jeff’s industry knowledge and depth of business experience is a great addition to our board.”
Buchanan has more than 23 years of experience in finance, law and business. He is a principal with Echo Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategy and business issues. Buchanan’s experience also includes being the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Three-Five Systems, Inc., a predecessor company to Brillian Corporation [NASDAQ: BRLC], as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the United States Display Consortium (the USDC), where he was also its past Chairman. The USDC is a public/private partnership chartered with developing the flat panel display industry infrastructure and provides a neutral forum for flat panel manufacturers, developers, users, equipment and material suppliers to discuss industry development issues. Buchanan, who has a B.S. (accounting), a Juris Doctorate (law), and an LL.M (tax law), currently serves on two additional boards as the Audit Committee Chairman: Smith & Wesson, Inc. [AMEX: SWB] and Synaptics, Inc. [NASDAQ: SYNA].
“I have been in the display industry for nearly 10 years and I am excited to be working with NuVision,” said Buchanan. “The company has a strong marketing team and has developed LCD TVs that have a reputation for innovation and excellence.”
NuVision also recently announced that it has received equity funding from Mitsui Comtek Corp. In addition, Mitsui Comtek has agreed that it will provide strategic planning and development assistance to NuVision.
Aimed at the discerning consumer who expects great performance, customer service, and sleek cosmetics, NuVision is a premier liquid crystal display manufacturer that targets the CEDIA custom install channel and high-end A/V specialty retailers who demand high performance from the manufacturer as well as the products they sell. The NuVision brand and products are promoted and sold through select dealers nationwide.
For more information on NuVision, visit (www.nuvision.com) or call 480.970.1466.
About Mitsui Comtek Corp.
Mitsui Comtek Corp. (www.mitsuicomtek.com) is the advanced technology subsidiary of Mitsui, active in the areas of digital display technology, semiconductors, wireless networking equipment, specialized solder products, and photovoltaic systems. The company also is involved in the operation of telecommunications and telecommunication-related services including mobile, long distance, international and satellite communication.
Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.
Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Japan, is headquartered in New York City and maintains 11 offices with nearly 400 employees. The company is an all-round player in global trading, logistics services, project development and investment. It operates more than 90 consolidated subsidiaries in various industries across the U.S.
About NuVision
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, NuVision’s mission is to enable ubiquitous “high definition living” for humanity. NuVision develops innovative displays and devices with a focus on people and how they live. Above all, NuVision values its consumers, employees, partners and the environment. For more information, please visit NuVision at (www.nuvision.com).