Teletouch Distribution Division PCI Wholesale Announces 3-Year Extension to Exclusive Master Distribution Agreement and New Manufacturer Sales Representation Agreement with AFC Trident Case

Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 08:13 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

FORT WORTH, Texas-( Business Wire )-

Teletouch Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: TLLE), a leading U.S. wireless services, cellular, consumer electronics and public safety equipment provider, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc.’s distribution division, PCI Wholesale (PCI) recently amended and extended the current AFC Trident, Inc. Master Distribution Agreement for an additional three years to May 31, 2016. The distribution agreement names PCI as the exclusive distributor for all Trident Case products in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. In addition, concurrent with the extended distribution agreement, PCI entered into a manufacturer Sales Representation Agreement, to support certain contractually identified large accounts that may be sold directly by Trident in the otherwise exclusive region. PCI is one of only a handful of companies named as a master distributor for Trident Case nationwide.

“Trident Case has become a formidable competitor in the cellular handset protective solutions market segment. Like Trident, our sales growth for the Trident family of products has been strong, with sales increasing sequentially each quarter. This is a great product line, leveraging the growth of Apple’s iPhone® and iPad® products and other smartphones, including Research In Motion’s Blackberry® line and many of the new Android-based handsets from manufacturers such as HTC, Samsung and Motorola,” said T.A. “Kip” Hyde, Jr., president and COO of Teletouch and CEO of PCI.

Look for all of the new Trident Case products at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 10-13, 2012, at Booth #30451.

About AFC Trident Case

AFC Trident Case is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of profoundly durable protective cases and solutions for the mobile electronics industry. Founded in March of 2010, and located in Chino, California, Trident specializes in distinctive case designs and maximum protection for consumer electronics. Featured on CNN, and recognized as a C/Net Top 20 product, Trident Case models are available for iPhone 4S and iPad 2, BlackBerry Bold 9900, Motorola Droid RAZR, HTC Amaze 4G, and Samsung Galaxy SII.. Trident adheres to the strictest levels of quality and safety (100% RoHS compliance), while staying environmentally conscious. All Trident products go through rigorous testing to ensure that each customer gets a quality product. More information is available at www.tridentcase.com.

About Teletouch Communications

For over 47 years, Teletouch has offered a comprehensive suite of wireless telecommunications solutions, including cellular, two-way radio, GPS-telemetry and wireless messaging. Teletouch is a leading Authorized Services Provider and billing agent of AT&T (NYSE: T) products and services to consumers, businesses and government agencies, as well as an operator of its own two-way radio network and LTR systems in Texas. Teletouch operates a chain of 20 retail and authorized agent stores under the “Teletouch” and “Hawk Electronics” brands, in conjunction with its direct sales force, call center operations and various retail eCommerce websites including: www.hawkelectronics.com, www.hawkwireless.com, www.hawkexpress.com and www.shop.teletouch.com. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc., Teletouch operates a national distribution business, PCI Wholesale, primarily serving large cellular carrier agents and rural carriers, as well as auto dealers and smaller consumer electronics retailers, with product sales and support available through www.pciwholesale.com and www.pcidropship.com, among other B2B oriented websites.

Teletouch's common stock is traded Over-The-Counter under stock symbol: TLLE. Additional information about the Teletouch family of companies can be found at www.teletouch.com.

The registered trademarks of each, any and all product or service names discussed in relation to Teletouch Communications, Inc. and its affiliates are the property of their respective owners.

All statements from Teletouch Communications, Inc. in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the PSLRA of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. While the Company's management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings, and amendments thereto, as well as other public filings with the SEC since such date. The Company operates in a rapidly changing and competitive environment, and new risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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Trade Publications & Customers Contact:Teletouch Communications, Inc.MarketingTeri Hill, 817-654-6182teri.hill@teletouch.comorPCI WholesaleChris Mundt, 817-654-6191chris.mundt@teletouch.comorInvestors & Analysts Contact:Teletouch Communications, Inc.Investor RelationsAmy Gossett, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.