About MERLION

MERLION – is Russia’s leading distributor of computer components, digital devices, peripherals, network and office equipment.

The reputation of a partner accurately performing its obligations allowed MERLION to build strong relations with over 4000 Russian IT companies and with the majority of world’s leading vendors of computers and computer components.

MERLION is an Official Distributor of over 120 companies.

MERLION today is over 2650 professionals who develop the national computer market and make high-tech products available to every person in Russia.

MERLION’s Profile 2009

Over many years MERLION has always been a leader of Russian computer market, which is evidenced by ratings of leading IT specialized titles:

CNews 100 “Largest Russian IT Companies”. For seven years MERLION has been in the rating’s top positions: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
CRN/RE “Best Russian IT Distributors”. MERLION was recognized “The Best Distributor for Assemblers”, and is also listed in TOP 5 “Best Distributors for IT Retail” and “Best Distributors for System Integrators”: 2007, 2009.
iXBT.com “iXBT Brand 2010 – Reader’s Choice”. MERLION was “The Best Distributor of the Year”: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Astera “Rating of IT Companies in Russia”. From one year to the next MERLION is recognized Russia’s largest computer equipment distributor: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
Computerra+. According to polling data form regional computer companies, MERLION was recognized the best distributor of computer peripherals and components in 2005.

MERLION is one of Russian largest companies, what is reflected in ratings by leading business media titles. Among few of Russian IT companies listed in the ratings, MERLION confirms its leading positions from one year to the next.

Kommersant/Money’s“Largest Russian IT Market Companies”. MERLION is ranked No. 1 in “Russian IT Companies” and “Distribution and Retail” ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (1st Place).
Forbes’s“200 Largest Private Companies in Russia”: 2005 (Ranked 34), 2006 (Ranked 34), 2007 (Ranked 33), 2008 (Ranked 26), 2009 (Ranked 31), 2010 (Ranked 44), 2011 (Ranked 28).
Expert Magazine’s “400 Largest Russian Companies”: 2005 (Ranked 76), 2006 (Ranked 83), 2007 (Ranked 79); 2008 (Ranked 68), 2009 (Ranked 82), 2010 (Ranked 109), 2011 (Ranked 83).
Finance’s“500 Largest Russian Companies”: 2007 (Ranked 31), 2008 (Ranked 73), 2009 (Ranked 91), 2010 (Ranked 116).
Sekret Firmy’s “TOP300 Fast Growing Companies in Russia”: 2007 (Ranked 133), 2008 (Ranked 203), 2009 (Ranked 156), 2010 (Ranked 149).
RBC’s “800 Largest Russian Companies in 2006”: Ranked 104.
RBC’s “The Most Fast-Growing Companies in 2010”: Ranked 18.