Minneapolis, MN. — (October 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the new mobile website. Users can access http://m.chiefmfg.com and get a cleaner version of the Chief website that is formatted specifically for mobile phones and wireless devices. Now you can get all of the information you need about Chief products while you are on the go. more

–The new CP-X809 projector offers networking capability, wireless connectivity and a hybrid filter, all of which contribute to a low cost of ownership.–

Bringing large-venue performance and superior networking connectivity to a variety of applications, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group has introduced the CP-X809 3LCD projector. The CP-X809 is designed to facilitate ceiling mounting in mid to large-size spaces and offers a number of features for easy maintenance. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2008 — As Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, showcases its latest offerings at the EH Expo Fall 2008 (Nov. 5-7 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.), the young company continues to grow by both adding new products and product lines as well as adding key management personnel to its roster.

Since the spring of 2008, Pantel has appointed Michael May V.P, Operations and Steve Johnson V.P., Sales. In this short timeframe, Pantel has also upgraded its acclaimed line of outdoor weatherproof LCD HDTVs to five models (20-, 32-, 42-, 52-, and 65-inch screen sizes), added a four-model “Mirror TV� line for both indoor and outdoor applications, as well as grown its line of periphery product offerings, such as dust covers, consoles, and mounting solutions. more

WebDT Signage System Improves Customer Service and Speeds Sales Cycles through Event-triggered Advertising

KioskCom Self Service Expo – NEW YORK – October 15, 2008 – DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the immediate availability of the WebDT Event Trigger Digital Signage System. This innovative system extends current interactive digital signage capabilities from touch screens to events that occur in close proximity. The system detects when a customer picks up a product, walks up to a product display or enters into a demo zone. This motion triggers a multimedia advertisement or product information to begin playing on a nearby digital sign. One of the leading U.S. mobile operators is currently piloting the system in nearly 100 stores across the country. more

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc., an acoustical, audiovisual system design, and telecommunications consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Christopher Peltier and Ethan Salter to Principal Consultant.

Christopher A. Peltier, P.E., an acoustical consultant with Charles M. Salter Associates since 2001, specializes in mechanical noise and vibration reduction, environmental noise studies, architectural acoustics, and audio forensics. Peltier also has a background in IT and teledata infrastructure and consults on an array of projects including entertainment studios, housing, educational facilities, and office buildings. Lucas Arts Expansion, Armand Hammer Billy Wilder Theater, One Rincon Hill Towers, CSU Monterey Bay Library, and VMware Palo Alto Offices are some of his notable projects. more

Ramzi Shakra has recently joined Electrosonic Inc. as Senior Marketing Manager. He will be in charge of the Marketing effort in the USA and also supporting the rest of Electrosonic Group worldwide. Formerly marketing director of Doremi Labs, he has extensive experience in the strategic positioning and management of high-technology products. more