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PETALUMA, Calif. — June 7, 2007 — Furman Sound, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that Tom Holmes, Furman product specialist, will be presenting a manufacturers’ training session on June 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at InfoComm 2007. Located in the Anaheim Hilton, room Avila A, the “Dispelling the Myths of AC Power Management” session will offer attendees a new perspective on AC power management. more

DALLAS, TX — Russ Berger, president of Russ Berger Design Group (RBDG), was recently named the recipient of the 10th annual TEF Heyser Award at the NSCA convention in Orlando, Florida. Each year, the TEF Advisory Committee presents this prestigious honor to an individual whose work utilizing Richard Heyser’s patents in Time Delay Spectrometry (TDS) have significantly advanced proficiency in the Audio Industry – more specifically acoustical design or measurement. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (May 30, 2007) – www.chiefmfg.com -Chief Manufacturing launches new 2007 Product Catalog – now available. Updated with many new product additions, this edition is easier than ever to navigate. Look for the new 30-50” Large Flat Panel Category, along with expanded size ranges of up to 63” for the Extra-Large Mounts. The new catalog also includes an expanded Design Overview with photos and descriptions of all the latest mounts. New icons help you pinpoint all of Chief‘s exclusive mount features. more

Chief Manufacturing, Leading Provider of Flat Panel Mounts, Debuts All-New Online Knowledge College™ at InfoComm 2007!
Just one of many educational resources offered by Chief, providing the latest training on new products and installation methods.

Minneapolis, MN. — (June 7, 2007) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in mounting solutions including TV and flat panel mounts, is excited to announce the debut of the all-new online Knowledge College™, an innovative e-learning educational training program, designed to improve Chief mounting installation IQ! The program will formally launch at the end of June. more

Tony McAhren has accepted the Midwest Regional Sales Manager and will oversee sales in 14 states to meet the growing AV needs in that region.

ERLANGER, KY, June 7, 2007–TV One is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Tony McAhren as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. McAhren‘s responsibilities will include management of all sales representatives and dealers from Michigan and Minnesota down to Missouri and every state in between. McAhren already a fan of TV One products brings with him a variety of experience including video system design and training in all realms of the professional and broadcast market. more

– Education Technology Trainer Michele Conway will address the issue of change management – teaching teachers how to teach with interactive whiteboard technology. —

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, www.hitachi.us, June 5, 2007 – This year‘s EduComm event will include a session featuring Michele Conway, client support and training consultant for Cambridge University Press. Bringing over 35 years of education industry experience to the session, Conway will address the nature of “change management,” tackling the specific challenges of introducing interactive technologies to the classroom, as well as to teachers who have no previous experience with interactive presentation products. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — June 6, 2007 – Furman Sound/Panamax, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced that Garth Powell will conduct a training session at CEDIA Expo 2007 in ExCeL London. The hour-long session, entitled “AC Power — The Foundation of Every Premium Home Theater System,” will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in the South Gallery Rooms. In his presentation, Powell will discuss the problems with AC power and a number of technologies that address these issues. more

Innovative Connectors Offer Time and Cost Savings to Installers While Providing the Reliability of Phoenix Terminal Blocks

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — June 5, 2007 — BTX Technologies, Inc. introduces its next generation of solderless connectors — the new patent-pending MaxBlox EZ Termination System. Building on the technology of BTX‘s previous solutions, this rugged new design eliminates the problems of soldering in the field, reducing labor hours, and saving both time and money for installers. more

–Take Peerless‘ ‘Hands-On Challenge‘ to Experience the New PRG Precision Gear Projector Mount and Explore 26 New Products for a Chance to Win 50-inch Plasma and Mount —

CHICAGO, IL -InfoComm 2007 – With a host of new and innovative products Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions, is taking InfoComm by storm, highlighting 26 new mounting solutions for flat panels and projectors. Its new 2,500 square-foot corporate booth (number 2829) will host a ‘Hands-On Challenge‘ that enables attendees to experience Peerless‘ groundbreaking precision gearing technology first-hand, and an ‘Explore the New Peerless‘ raffle giving attendees a chance to win a 50-inch plasma and mount. more