Star Micronics Names BlueStar as 2013 Distributor of the Year

EDISON, NJ--(Marketwired - May 1, 2014) - Star Micronics, a leading global manufacturer of point of service printers, has announced BlueStar as their 2013 Distributor of the Year. BlueStar, a leader in solution-based distribution for Auto ID, point of sale, mobility, RFID, digital signage and ID/ security technology, has now held the title for 10 consecutive years.

"Distributor of the Year" is awarded to the distributor that continues to demonstrate year-over-year sales growth and exercises best practices in reseller business development, spreading Star Micronics' brand awareness in North and South America.

The 2013 Distributor of the Year award was presented to BlueStar's President and CEO Stephen Cuntz by Star Micronics' Senior Sales Director Christine Duffy.

"We are proud to present the BlueStar Team with the 2013 Distributor of the Year Award," said Duffy. "Over the past decade, BlueStar has been instrumental in the advancement of Star Micronics' new technology products into the emerging mPOS and mobility marketplace. As our industry continues to evolve, we look forward to further expansion of our partnership with BlueStar."

"We are honored to receive our tenth consecutive Distributor of the Year Award from Star Micronics," Stephen Cuntz added. "Our partnership with Star Micronics has been an integral part of our success, and we are excited to see the opportunities that 2014 holds." 

About Star Micronics America

Star Micronics America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Star Micronics Company Ltd., one of the largest small printer manufacturers world-wide. Star Micronics also manufactures high-precision machine tools and precision parts. Star Micronics Company Ltd. is ranked as one of the Top 50 "Most Stable" Japanese companies on the Japanese Nikkei. For more information, visit www.starmicronics.com or call 800-782-7636.

About BlueStar, Inc.

BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and ID & Security technology. BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development and marketing support.

BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development and marketing support. BlueStar offers award-winning technical support and is an authorized Star Service Provider. For more information about BlueStar, please visit www.bluestarinc.com.