Ingram Micro

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Ingram Micro Inc

Type of Company	Public (NYSE: IM)
Founded	1979
Headquarters	Santa Ana, CA
Key people	Kent B. Foster, Chairman Greg Spierkel, CEO Kevin Murai, COO William Humes, CFO
Industry	Computer hardware/software distribution
Products	Computer hardware, software, services, logistics
Revenue	$28.8 billion USD (2005)
Employees	13,000
Slogan	Imagine More
Website	www.ingrammicro.com

Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM is a distributor of information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. It distributes and markets IT products from computer hardware suppliers, networking equipment suppliers, and software publishers worldwide.

The Company has four primary product categories: networking products, software, systems, and peripherals.

In addition, it offers a number of supply chain management services to its suppliers and resellers. Services related to its distribution business include sales and marketing, customer care, financial services, and logistics.

Split off from the large family business Ingram Industries, the majority stockholders are Board members Ingram family members Martha Rivers Ingram and John Rivers Ingram.

The company was founded by Bronson Ingram.