[SatNews] AST Distribution, part of Applied Satellite Technology Ltd, and Thrane & Thrane, have announced they have entered into an agreement appointing AST as a Master Distributor of Thrane & Thrane products for the SEA/Pacific region. The new appointment is a welcome addition to the existing global MD Status held by AST, and applies to Thrane & Thrane’s extensive range of satellite and radio communications equipment. The new agreement is an important step towards fulfilling Thrane & Thrane’s commitment to improving its overall customer service by focusing on its worldwide distribution network, and stands as testiment to AST’s success in the European region since MD Status was granted in 2007.