ROCKLEIGH, NJ, October 1, 2008 — The prestigious CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards were announced recently at the CEDIA banquet in Denver, Colorado. When the votes were tallied, the world’s most talented dealers were recognized for the most skilled, creative and professional custom installed systems. Forty nine winners in ten different categories were recognized. Thirty-nine of the forty-nine winners featured Crestron control solutions. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (October 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector and flat panel TV mounts, is excited to announce the launch of the KWT110 All-In-One Wall Workstation. KWT110 includes Chief’s flexible KWG110â„¢ Height-Adjustable Monitor Wall Mount, KWK110â„¢ Height Adjustable Flip Up Keyboard Tray, and KSA1020â„¢ CPU Mount. The combination of these ergonomic, space-saving mounts creates the perfect suite for Healthcare or related wall-mounted applications. more

Strategic acquisition sets unprecedented standard for live production communication

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA/CAMBRIDGE, UK, OCTOBER 20, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, and a leading provider of intercom systems worldwide, today announced the acquisition of the IV-Core technology, which powers groundbreaking voice communication solutions for professional-grade live production communication over standard IP networks. With this acquisition, Clear-Com establishes Clear-Com Research, an R&D facility based in Montreal, Canada, and retains an exceptionally talented team of engineers and business development staff. more

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, October 20, 2008 – Crestron announces its newly expanded training program for lighting designers and specifiers. Since nearly 95 percent of all lighting control systems connect to a Crestron control solution, lighting specifiers have the need and desire to learn more about Crestron integration and control. The new Crestron Lighting Designer class introduces architects and lighting designers to unique technologies such as web control and touchpanels. more

MONTREAL — Oct. 20, 2008 — HaiVision Systems Inc., the world’s leading vendor of high-definition (HD) H.264 telepresence codecs, today announced a new partnership with Custom Media Services (CMS) through which CMS will serve as a HaiVision dealer for the Texas market. CMS will represent the full line of HaiVision solutions, providing sales, support, and design and integration services for customers in the broadcast, corporate, government, education, and house of worship markets, among others. more

AUSTIN, Texas – October 20, 2008 – 3M Projection Systems Department is launching My Class Project(or), a video contest that gives K-12 classes nationwide the opportunity to win a new 3M SCP712 Projection System for their classroom. Individual students and classrooms are encouraged to carry out their creative skills and produce a video illustrating how a 3M SCP712 Projection System will transform their learning experience in the classroom taking them from ‘Tired to Inspired.’ more

HAYWARD, Calif. — Oct. 20, 2008 — PANORAMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc., today announced that the host broadcaster for the 2008 Beijing Games purchased and deployed dozens of Wohler audio and video monitoring systems across 37 different venues to support confidence and contribution-feed monitoring. In total, 125 MON4-2W/HR high-resolution display monitors and 17 AMP1-S8MDA audio monitors supported live broadcasts from in and around Beijing. more

WFX and XPastor.org Prepare Pastors for the Building Process with Day-Long Pastors X-Forum

Framingham, MA – August 14, 2008 – Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX), the leading event for church facilities and technology teams, announced today its continued partnership with XPastor.org, an organization dedicated to providing business and growth management training for church leaders, for the third Pastors X-Forum workshop on November 5, 2008 during WFX Houston. Building on the success of the previous Pastors X-Forum events, WFX and XPastor.org will again provide senior and executive pastors with the education, peer-to-peer interaction and tools needed to prepare themselves and their churches for the multifaceted building process. more

Registration Now Open for WFX Houston 2008
Expanded Conference Program, Lakewood Church Tour and Packed Expo Floor projected to Attract 5,000 Church Leaders

Framingham, MA – July 10, 2008 – EH Events, Worship Facilities and Church Production magazines, announced today that registration is now open for Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) Houston, taking place November 5 – 7, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Now in its fourth year, WFX continues to be the leading event for church executive, facilities and tech teams as it delivers the most relevant education and latest products and services available to the house of worship market. more

WFX Announces Houston Food Bank as the Official Show Charity, Adds Special Natural Disaster Session and Creates a Unique Learning Opportunity for Churches Affected by Hurricane Ike

Framingham, MA – September 30, 2008 – In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ike in the Houston area and across the South and Midwest, Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) announced today that elements have been added to its upcoming November program to give back to the city of Houston and all those affected. WFX is in a unique situation to provide timely education and tools to those churches that have been impacted by the storm as they are now in the wake of assessing the damages and beginning to renovate or rebuild. The WFX program, and now special session and exclusive offer from WFX, will help these churches get the answers they are looking for. WFX is taking place November 5 – 7, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. more