Powerline Control Systems, Inc., the inventor of Universal Powerline Bus ® technology, and a developer and manufacturer of lighting control products for residential and commercial markets, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Wayne Ortner to National Sales Manager. Working with PCS certified integrators, authorized dealers, distributors and retailers, Ortner will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing PCS’ sales programs throughout the U.S.

“The PulseWorx line from PCS is the perfect product assortment to assist custom installation professionals with their lighting control needs,” said Ortner. “The lighting control technology PCS developed, the patented Universal Powerline Bus, has led to an impressive array of products that offer custom installers in both the residential and commercial markets a solution for virtually any retrofit or new construction application. With an outstanding reputation with its customer base and business partners, PCS is poised to get to the next level more

SoundTech Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in high performance audio, video, and custom integration products, will now provide residential and commercial system integrators throughout the Rocky Mountains and Southwest U.S. with access to MusicLites, the revolutionary wireless light speaker.

“As a completely new product category, MusicLites offers both residential and commercial systems integrators a wealth of opportunities in retrofit installations,” said Scott Matteucci, president of SoundTech Marketing. “The modules are reliable and easy to install, saving integrators valuable time, and deliver high performance sound that their customers will enjoy.”

MusicLites are the result of a loudspeaker and lighting combination concept invented and patented Cary Christie, president and CEO of Artison. To further develop MusicLites, Christie and Artison—one of SoundTech Marketing’s valued partners—combined its expertise in hi-fidelity audio with OSRAM SYLVANIA and its industry-leading LED solutions.

Perfect for any residential or commercial installation, MusicLites are more

Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name In Custom Installation®, has strengthened its sales and customer support initiatives with the appointments of Gary Blouse and Ken Johnsen to Eastern and Western Regional Sales Manager, respectively. In their new positions, Blouse and Johnsen will be responsible for managing sales of Niles’ high-performance, application-specific audio/video custom installation products and accessories throughout their respective territories.

“With their extensive product knowledge and dealer relationships, Gary and Ken will provide our customers with a superior level of service and support,� said Mike “Sparky� Detmer, president of Niles Audio Corporation. “Each has a tremendous passion for the custom installation industry and we look forward to utilizing their talents as we continue to strengthen Niles’ commitment to excellence.�

A 29-year industry veteran, Blouse has served as Niles Director of Product Training since 2007. He boasts an impressive background as a custom installer, technical support more

Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name In Custom Installation®, has announced the recipients of its 2010 Sales Representative of the Year Awards, recognizing the outstanding people, companies and sales achievements throughout the past year. In addition to handing out its Sales Representative of the Year Awards, Niles has also presented Peter Dyroff of The Jarmac Group with a special Lifetime Achievement Award. Niles presented both US and international honorees with the Sales Representative Awards during a special presentation at the Niles Worldwide Sales Meeting, held Wednesday, September 22nd at CEDIA Expo 2010 in Atlanta, Ga. more

SoundTech Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in high performance audio, video, and custom integration products, has partnered with ThinkFlood and will now carry the RedEye product line. RedEye, and the new RedEye Mini, allows users to easily control virtually any IR device, including home entertainment equipment, with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. more

SoundTech Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in high performance audio, video, and custom integration products, has been named the 2010 Sales Representative of the Year by Niles Audio Corporation.

“We are honored to receive this special recognition from Niles Audio Corporation,” said Scott Matteucci, president of SoundTech Marketing. “At SoundTech Marketing, our mission is to serve as advocates for vendors like Niles. We greatly value the relationship we have with all of our vendors and are deeply committed to supporting those brands with outstanding service to ensure successful long-term partnerships.” more

AVAD LLC, one of North America’s leading distributors of custom electronics, will offer attendees to CEDIA Expo 2010 the chance to win products and prizes from its impressive lineup of partners and suppliers. CEDIA Expo 2010 attendees who visit the AVAD booth (#2326) will have the opportunity to register for prize giveaways from companies such as Rockustics, SIRIUS|XM, Samsung, TiVo, Dirt Devil, OmniMount, Peerless, Gefen, NETGEAR and more. more

A box speaker like no other, the eighth generation KEF Q Series utilizes technology developed for the Concept Blade Loudspeaker Project

KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, has introduced the eighth generation of its renowned Q Series loudspeakers. The all new Q Series box speaker range offers a quantum leap in sonic performance due to the clean sheet design which incorporates technology originally developed for the Concept Blade loudspeaker. Established in the early 1990s, the Q Series has become one of KEF’s most important product series worldwide. more

Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name In Custom Installation®, has introduced the third generation of its DS Directed Soundfield Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker line, offering custom installers a loudspeaker solution with a winning combination of high design aesthetics, advanced technology and ease of installation. Niles’ DS Directed Soundfield Ceiling-Mount Loudspeakers discreetly blend into any environment thanks to the loudspeakers’ paintable, low-profile, magnetically-attached grilles while delivering high performance sound quality and installation flexibility by utilizing Niles’ patented pivoting tweeter and woofer technologies. more

AVAD LLC, one of North America’s leading distributors of custom electronics, will present numerous on-site demos and interactive learning sessions featuring Crestron Prodigy Composer at CEDIA Expo 2010. Throughout the duration of the show, attendees to the AVAD booth (#2326) will have the opportunity to learn more about Composer and how it can be utilized to easily set up Crestron Prodigy systems. more