-New Slimline® Mounts Install Screens Only 0.4 Inches From The Wall-

CHICAGO, IL – CEDIA 2008 –At only 0.4� from the back of a flat panel screen to the wall, Peerless’ Slimline® Ultra-Thin Universal Mounts bring a screen closer to the wall than any other product in the industry. This groundbreaking engineering achievement provides a universal solution that supports up to 65-inch screens and highlights the slimness of a flat panel screen within any environment from the home to the office and everywhere in-between. The world’s thinnest mount will be shown in Peerless’ booth number 134 at CEDIA 2008, Denver, CO, September 4-7th. more

Denver CO, CEDIA Booth 229 – Known for its industry-leading engineering and product development team, Phase Technology® has released the TwistLoc™ , a new mounting system for its CI Series VIII QM round speaker line that will revolutionize the ease, speed and safety of flush-mount speaker installation. more

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Chicago, IL (July 24, 2008)—Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is pleased to announce that its AV550SC Backup Power Block for structured wiring enclosures has been chosen as a CEDIA 2008 Manufacturer’s Excellence Award finalist in the “Best New Product� category. more

Extreme CCTV announces that its Moondance® (soon to be called MIC1) Integrated-Infrared Ruggedized PTZ camera now incorporates Black Diamond™ technology to deliver increased night vision distance and higher quality video in total darkness. 180ft High-Fidelity™ active-infrared enables more comprehensive PTZ imaging for improved incident monitoring and asset protection. Even Illumination eliminates hot spots and underexposure, producing the clear picture that integrated security systems require to provide reliable, 24/7 surveillance. The only ruggedized speed dome in the market with built-in infrared illumination, the Moondance® Integrated-Infrared Ruggedized PTZ camera helps fulfill the security needs of numerous locations including utility sites, ports and commercial buildings. Visit www.ExtremeCCTV.com for more information.

The old joke about being hit by divine lightning came frighteningly true at the First Baptist Church of Salt Springs, Florida. During a recent storm, lightning struck the church and damaged its projector beyond repair. Prompted by the calamity, the church embarked on a search for a new projector capable of displaying the words of hymns and the notes for sermons clearly enough for everyone in the 150-member congregation to read – and bright enough for them to do so without dimming the lights. Their quest eventually led them to choose the Canon REALiS SX60 Multimedia Projector. more

Miami, FL – Herman Procurement & Logisitics is proud to announce that Altinex was the recipient of “The Herman Vendor of the Year Award” for 2008, presented at Infocomm in Las Vegas. This honor was presented to Altinex in recognition of their commitment and outstanding support of Herman’s strategic initiatives. more

Unlimited Visibility Lighting Design (UVLD) is helping Chris Burden turn heads at Rockefeller Center by illuminating the artist’s latest installation, a 65-foot skyscraper constructed from nickel-finished stainless steel Erector Set-style pieces. The sculpture, called “What My Dad Gave Me,� is on view in the Channel Gardens, where the real Rockefeller Center Tower forms the backdrop, from June 10-July 19. It is presented by the Public Art Fund and hosted by Tishman Speyer, co-owners of Rockefeller Center. more