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Photo gallery: Dicker Data resellers M-powered at Hampton Downs

08 Jun 17

Heather Wright

Dicker Data New Zealand's Plantronics resellers took to the tracks at Hampton Downs recently

The distributor hosted 11 customers for the event, which was part of Plantronics Feel M-Powered promotion.

Each reseller had the chance to drive all eight of the new BMW M series cars.

Richard Harri, Dicker Data New Zealand volume business unit manager says the day was 'fantastic, with customers getting to enjoy having up to 575 horse power at their disposal'

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