January 2006
About MarPless :
In July 1993, Marubeni Corporation from Japan (Marubeni) and Plessey South Africa Limited (Plessey) established a joint venture in South Africa, namely MarPless Communication Technologies (Pty) Ltd (MarPless).
MarPless is a technology and solutions leader in the supply, support and marketing of diverse Telecommunication, Satellite and IT Solutions, serving selected local and export markets.
Main activities include:Satellite, VoIP, Broadcasting, Narrow and Broadband Transmission, Microwave and Radio, Switching, Rural Radio, Finger Print I.D. Payphones, IT Value added services, Turnkey Services and Postal Automation.
MarPless is an ISO 9002 and Q-tel accredited company and only source equipment from ISO accredited manufacturers (See Page 8).
Marpless
Tel: +27 12 657 0191
Fax"" +27 12 657 0560
E-mail: sales@marpless.co.za
Website: www.marpless.co.za
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