Tripp Lite and Almo Professional A/V: New Partnership Brings Advanced Power Protection to a Broad Base of A/V Professionals

Tripp Lite Pure Sine Wave Double-Conversion A/V UPS Systems Now Available Through Almo Professional A/V

Chicago, IL—-March 29, 2011—-Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is pleased to announce that Almo Professional A/V will now
distribute its Pure Sine Wave A/V UPS Systems. The products are currently available and will be shown during Almo’s E4 AV Tour, which takes place in San Francisco on April 6 then continues to Dallas on April 21.

“Tripp Lite is proud that Almo Professional A/V has selected our Pure Sine Wave A/V UPS Systems,� said Dennis Mariasis, Tripp Lite A/V Brand Manager. “A/V installations require advanced, reliable power protection. This new relationship with Almo will make Tripp Lite’s A/V power protection solution available to a broad base of pro A/V resellers and integrators. It’s an exciting opportunity for Tripp Lite, and we look forward to working with Almo Professional A/V.�

“Tripp Lite’s Pure Sine Wave A/V UPS Systems allow our partners–especially those installing large AV systems for boardrooms, studios, worship houses and more–to have clean power, 24/7, that truly safeguards the equipment,â€? explained Sam Taylor, Executive Vice President and COO of Almo Professional A/V. “This protection makes the install more reliable and helps the customers feel confident that their AV equipment will last. And since the systems are available with drivers written specifically for Crestron and AMX, they can be used in almost any professional install.â€?

Pure Sine Wave UPS Systems — Key Features and Benefits:

* Continuous on-line, double-conversion operation with pure sine wave output and zero transfer time provides the highest level of protection available

* Enable complete UPS monitoring through included DB9 interface or SNMP interface

* Facilitate monitoring to provide remote power diagnostics, control and access to reboot outlet banks

For more information on Tripp Lite’s Pure Sinve Wave A/V UPS Systems, go to: http://tinyurl.com/4np4x4w

About Almo ProfessionaL A/V
Founded in 2009, Almo Professional A/V is the nation’s fastest growing distributor serving the needs of professional audiovisual integrators, dealers and consultants. With a highly skilled sales team, reseller education programs, 12 distribution centers across the U.S. and product lines specifically for the Pro A/V channel, customers can expect the full distribution experience on a local and a personal level. Markets served include bar and restaurant, corporate, digital signage, education, government, healthcare, home theater, hospitality, house of worship, and rental and staging.

Almo Professional A/V is a division of Almo Corp., the nation’s leading independent distributor of consumer electronics and major appliances. For more information about Almo Professional A/V, please call 410-560-2890 or go to www.almoproav.com. Almo Professional A/V can also be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/almoproav.

Media Contact
Gloria Wong
Media/Public Relations Manager
773.869.1229 * Fax: 773.869.1935
gloria_wong@tripplite.com

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: http://www.tripplite.com