Orchidée Signs Worldwide Distribution Agreement with First Components GmbH, a Division of Azego Technology Services, Germany Lausanne, Switzerland, October 14, 2004 - Swiss telecommunications IC component manufacturer Orchidée Semiconductor Sàrl ("Orchidée") has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with First Components GmbH of Munich, Germany. First Components is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azego Technology Services GmbH, also of Munich. Under the agreement, First will provide distribution services for the complete line of Orchidée products and provide customer support with their integration. First (together with Azego) has a worldwide distribution presence and will help to promote Orchidée's products in markets which have been thus far out of reach for Orchidée. The agreement represents Orchidée's first franchised distribution contract with a major distributor. About Orchidée Orchidée Semiconductor is a privately held telecommunications and automotive IC manufacturer headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Orchidée has operations in both North America and Europe and services OEM customers worldwide. more ->