OCZ Technology Inc. announced immediate plans to bring PC Power & Cooling into the OCZ Technology Group. OCZ acquired PC Power & Cooling to "utilize their expertise in power management and take the organization to the next level." According to the company, the partnership is intended to create a "powerful fusion of patented technologies, innovative, high quality PC components, and improved accessibility of premium solutions for customers worldwide."
The PC Power & Cooling line of power supplies will become the premium-grade PSU collection from OCZ, and will continue to be branded under the PC Power & Cooling brand. Additionally, the founder and CEO of PCP&C, Doug Dodson, will move into the position of Chief Technology Officer at OCZ.
"OCZ and PC Power & Cooling are both technology leaders that share a common passion for delivering premium solutions to consumers," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology Group. "By bringing these two established companies together we are able to leverage the strengths of each organization and accelerate the development of cutting edge products for a variety of markets. We believe that collectively OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will build on our combined heritage to revolutionize high end computing."
"As an expansion partner, I believe we have found in OCZ the ideal fit for the culture and approach of PC Power & Cooling," said Doug Dodson, founder and CEO of PCP&C. "In my new role as Chief Technology Officer, I will focus on maintaining PC Power’s lead in proven ultra high-performance with the Turbo-Cool line, and in value and quiet computing with the Silencer line, as well as provide guidance for the continuing improvement of OCZ’s power management solutions. I am excited about the improved accessibility of PC Power & Cooling products and I am confident that our rich tradition of reliability and innovation will continue to strengthen as a part of the OCZ Technology Group."
