Chicago, IL (December 4, 2008)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is proud to announce that its AV550SC Backup Power Block for structured wiring installations has been selected as a 2008 Gold CE Pro High-Impact Product of the Year by CE Pro Magazine.

Now in their fifth year, the CHIP Awards honor those products that do the most to enhance dealers’ and integrators’ efficiency, sales performance and margins. “In this tough market, nothing can be better than to find out which products make the biggest positive impact on your peers,� said Jason Knott, editor-in-chief of CE Pro. “The CHIPs are unlike any other awards in the industry. The winners are exclusively nominated by integrators, and really do represent the best among the rank-and-file of custom installation.�

Designed with the professional installer/integrator in mind, the AV550SC Backup Power Block provides reliable battery backup, surge protection and EMI/RFI line noise filtering for audio/video distribution systems in structured wiring enclosures. Features include four AC outlets plus HD-compatible 2.2GHz coaxial and tel/modem/DSL surge protection. The AV550SC also features a recycle/reset button with sequential outlet startup for proper modem and router rebooting after a power failure or system freeze-up. Installation is quick and simple, with no special tools or hardware required.

“The AV550SC Backup Power Block was the first power protection solution designed from scratch for installation in structured wiring enclosures,” said Dennis Mariasis, Tripp Lite Audio/Video Brand Manager. “We developed it specifically to meet the needs of installers and integrators. That’s why it’s such an honor to receive this mark of recognition—because it comes from the professionals in the field who actually work with the Backup Power Block.â€?

To learn more about the 2008 CHIP Awards, go to:
http://www.cepro.com/article/26_high_impact_products_the_2008_chips/

To learn more about Tripp Lite’s AV550SC Backup Power Block, go to:
http://www.tripplite.com/CHIPawardAV550SC

About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 85 years. Tripp Lite’s innovations include the world’s first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world’s most trusted premium surge suppressor—the Isobar®—with more than 16 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems, PDUs, PowerAlert software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge suppressors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips, notebook accessories and more. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite’s sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite’s website: www.tripplite.com.

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Gloria Wong – Media / Public Relations Manager
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gloria_wong@tripplite.com