Chicago, IL (April 13, 2009) – Tripp Lite has introduced two new VGA-over-Cat5 extenders that provide cost-effective video and audio distribution over long distances with no compromise of picture or sound quality. Model B130-101 extends a VGA video signal up to 500 feet from the source, while model B130-101A extends both video and audio. Maximum range is extendible to 1,000 feet using Tripp Lite’s low-skew Cat5 patch cable. These new extenders are ideal for a wide range of applications including retail locations, classrooms, houses of worship, transportation hubs, conference centers and high-quality digital signage. more

Chicago, IL – 04/10/09 – Clark Wire & Cable and Ovideon team up to provide end users with more options.

Adding to their new Solutions business model (re-inventing themselves as a solutions company), Clark has decided to pick up Ovideon brand monitors. Ovideon monitors, specifically designed for the professional broadcast and digital signage markets hopes to bring Clark some extra push. more

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ USA / April 13, 2009 / — Verrex Corporation, a leading audiovisual systems integrator serving clients in the Americas and Europe, today announced it had appointed Arthur Kass as Director of Business Development for North America. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., April 13, 2009 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the residential, commercial, and security markets since 1959, is proud to announce it has reached an agreement with Moraine, Ohio-based Cables To Go™ to expand distribution of its RapidRun™ line of leading A/V cables and accessories in the Mid-Atlantic region. more

Austin, Texas, April 13, 2009 – SI is proud to announce that its website, siscreens.com, now has a video dedicated to educating dealers and customers on the benefits of the new Black Diamond™ II projector screen. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., April 13, 2009 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV and monitor solutions, is proud to announce that it has named Patrick McKeon chief financial officer. In this new position, McKeon will be responsible for managing the company’s financial outlook and planning. more

Fulcrum Acoustic, an audio technology company in the professional sound reinforcement market, recently added audio industry veteran Rich Frembes to its growing capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Frembes joins Andy Jordan and Edwin Wyllie as a recent new hire working along with company co-founders David Gunness, Stephen Siegel, and Chris Alfiero to create next generation technology for the audio industry. more

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – April 13, 2009 – New Jersey City College (NJCU) has installed five large format TVs in the Michael B. Gilligan Student Union Building (GSUB) to display digital signage pages hosted by StrandVision LLC of Menomonie, Wis. The signage, completely controlled by the University, presents frequently updated pages that list University events and schedules for day and evening students, as well as faculty and staff. more

Norwegian pro audio company sets up in Arhus

NORTHRIDGE, California – Harman Pro today announced that their Danish distribution will now be with a new company, set up by their long-serving Norwegian resellers, LydRommet A/S. The newly-formed operation commenced trading on April 1st and will take up occupancy of a new 1200 sq. meter facility in Arhus effective from May 1st. LydRommet Denmark is majority-owned by LydRommet (under the proprietorship of Joachim Wille) and Flemming Bjerke, the company’s high-profile executive director. more

New C 165BEE Stereo Preamp and C 275BEE Power Amp Leverage Masters Series Refinements for Superb Low Noise/Low Distortion Audio

SHARON, MA, Apr. 13, 2009 — NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the C 165BEE Stereo Preamplifier and C 275BEE Stereo Power Amplifier, complementary components that deliver reference level performance for far less money than has previously been possible. more