Brea, CA – January 2009… Altinex, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of Modular AV Signal Management Solutionsâ„¢, is pleased to introduce the newest additions to the company’s ever-expanding line of Tilt ‘N Plug connectivity products. Perfect for use in boardrooms and conference centers, these tabletop interconnect systems provide immediate access to a broad range of audiovisual equipment while conveying a streamlined, hi-tech appearance that compliments the most sophisticated meeting and presentation facilities. The TNP601 Tabletop Interconnect Box is designed to provide numerous AV connection configurations in a single enclosure while the TNP602 Tabletop Interconnect Box is a preconfigured “packageâ€? of parts that addresses the basic requirements of many installations. more

Scharff Weisberg partnered with Production Glue on the kick off of AOL’s five-city road show to promote its ad business. Dubbed “The Wider Web: Achieving Growth in a Fragmented Market,” the event was held November 17 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where it showcased AOL’s web properties and the capabilities of its Platform-A ad division. more

Christie projectors played a key role in Brazil’s spectacular Luzes de Sao Paulo (Lights of Sao Paulo) from December 12-28, as important buildings in the city were turned into big screens displaying HD multimedia images of urban and Christmas themes. Inspired by the monumental festival of lights, which attracts some four million tourists annually to Lyons, France, the Luzes de Sao Paulo marked the first show of its kind in the Americas. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Jan. 7, 2009 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced the company signed on with a new distribution center in Moerdijk, The Netherlands, to better serve its European customers. The new distribution hub is located approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam and is within close proximity to the port of Rotterdam. more

SEATTLE, WA – Osaka, Japan based company Eiki Industrial Co. Ltd. has evidently not received the news that the world’s economy is struggling. The fifty-five year old company that revolutionized the 16-mm projector that generations of children grew up with in their classrooms has burst back onto the scene by entering into the business of digital signage. more

BURBANK, Calif. — Jan. 7, 2009 — PRECO Inc., a leading distributor and systems integrator of advanced broadcast and production solutions, today announced that Desert Sky Media has standardized on its broadcast equipment sourcing services. PRECO has supplied the majority of the gear installed in Desert Sky’s mobile production systems, from uplink trucks, sound systems, and lightweight flyaways to the company’s new HD production truck. more

ANAHEIM, CA – Performers are now not the only shining stars on stage— Neutrik USA’s best-selling XX series XLR’s have officially been blinged out with Swarovski crystals. Named crystalCON, this connector line is geared towards users looking for that extra sparkle on stage. crystalCON will be on display, amongst Neutrik’s full line of connector products, at this year’s Winter NAMM show (Booth 6428, Hall A). more

ANAHEIM, CA – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, continues its leadership in creating environmentally friendly products with the introduction of EcoTech, the company’s first green acoustical panel, at this year’s Winter NAMM show (Booth 6794, Hall A). During last year’s NAMM show, the company announced the first green acoustical foam product on the market, Eco-Friendly StudioFoam.

EcoTech brand acoustic panels are manufactured with a proprietary formulation of 65% recycled polyester fibers. EcoTech panels are truly “green�; reducing the ecological footprint of acoustic treatment and our dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. The EcoTech family of products are designed with the environment in mind, yet retain the longevity and acoustical properties for which Auralex is known. Auralex EcoTech is manufactured without harmful Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s), which have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. more

SAN DIEGO — Jan. 8, 2009 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic and Panasonic are partnering to present a free seminar and mini trade show focused on effective file-based high-definition (HD) workflows and systems, from acquisition through to archive. Scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Crystal Cathedral in Crystal Grove, Calif., the daylong seminar will feature key elements of an efficient file-based HD workflow with attention to image capture, storage, editing, audio, and systems design and integration. more

2009 International CES, January 8, 2009—SIM2 USA Inc., a leading provider of home projectors and Entertainment Experience LLC., an entertainment system company with unique digital media products announce that they will offer home consumers an All-in-One Digital Entertainment Media System that provides professional cinema quality for all entertainment media including digital motion pictures from HDGIANTS. more