St. Anthony School Wins Free Room Full of Bretford Technology Furniture; Used to Complete New Media Center

CHICAGO — September 22, 2010 — Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., maker of dependable furniture products that improve how people work and learn, today announced a winner for its “Oldest Product� video competition. St. Anthony School, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has become the recipient of a free room full of Bretford technology furniture, which will be used to complete a new state-of-the-art media center. more

Philadelphia, PA — September 22, 2010 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, today announced that registration is officially open for its next traveling E4 AV Tour, which will take place in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10. The D.C. tour includes a full line-up of brand-new training courses worth InfoComm International CTS renewal units (RUs) and will kick-off with a special address by Randy Lemke, executive director of InfoComm. more

Almo Professional A/V Adds Toshiba Display Products for Commercial Applications

Philadelphia, PA — July 30, 2010 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, has brought on Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. to give partners access to an array of high-end display and other video products for commercial applications. Effective August 2, 2010, Almo Professional A/V will carry Toshiba’s entire line of LED and LCD TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, DVD players, digital video recorders, portable products and relevant accessories. more

Stores, Powers and Protects 42 Netbooks; Features Smart Power Management System to Charge Laptops and Preserve Batteries; Small Footprint; Complete Cable Management

CHICAGO — July 14, 2010 — Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of dependable furniture products that improve how people work and learn, today launched the NETBOOK42-CT, a new cart that vertically stores, charges and protects up to 42 Netbook computers. Primarily for education environments, the NETBOOK42 incorporates a sophisticated Power Management System or “brain� that decreases heat and electrical stress while proportionally distributing power to the netbooks to preserve battery life, and only requires a single power outlet for use. The new cart features a small 32� x 26� footprint to fit in tight spaces, and cable management to keep 42 netbook computers and cords neatly managed and stored in the back. more

Almo Professional A/V Becomes First Distributor with Entire Sales Team to Complete Chief Certified Partner Program

Philadelphia, PA — July 19, 2010 — Backing up its commitment to education, Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, today announced its entire sales team has successfully completed the Chief Certified Partner Program. Through this certification, the Almo sales team is prepared to help partners win more business and boost profits by providing consultation on the best mounts and installation techniques for their projects. more

Almo EDGE Program Rewards Purchases With Points Toward Training Courses Worth InfoComm CTS Renewal Units

Philadelphia, PA — June 29, 2010 — To help its reseller partners turn buying power into brain power, Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, today launched Almo EDGE, the first distributor reward program that allows partners to earn points toward training courses worth InfoComm International CTS renewal units. Enrollment in the Almo EDGE program is free and open on July 1, 2010 to all Almo Professional A/V partners. more

Philadelphia, PA — June 23, 2010 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, has been named Samsung Electronics America ITD Division’s “Specialty Distributor of the Year�.

The prestigious award was presented to Almo Professional A/V during Samsung’s Fourth Annual Innovation Jam 2010 Customer Appreciation Event, which took place on June 10, 2010, in conjunction with InfoComm 2010. Almo Professional A/V received the award just a few hours after its own celebration event, held to mark the one-year anniversary of the company formation. Almo Professional A/V is a division of Almo Corporation, a 64-year-old leading distributor of major appliances, consumer electronics and A/V equipment. more

Forward Thinking Since 1948; Launches ‘Oldest Product’ Contest; New Products Include RHOMBII Flat Panel Lectern, Juice Power System and Antimicrobial PAL Cart

CHICAGO — June 7, 2010 — This week at EduComm Conference 2010 (Booth #11) and InfoComm 2010 (Booth #N2339) in Las Vegas, Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. will showcase its ability to supply an education or training facility with the full assortment of custom and standard technology furniture necessary to complete a room. As part of its 60-plus year heritage, Bretford will launch an “Oldest Product� video competition in which the grand prize winner will receive a full room of furniture for 30 students or professionals. The company will also show a new RHOMBII flat panel lectern, a new Juice Power System and a PAL technology cart with an antimicrobial finish. more

Almo Becomes First Distribution Partner; Deal Launches New Routes with Subscription-Free Digital Signage Products from AMX

RICHARDSON, Texas – May 21, 2010 – AMX®, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments, today announced plans to expand distribution through an agreement with Almo Professional A/V, a leading U.S. distributor of consumer and professional audio visual products. Under the terms of the agreement, Almo Professional A/V now offers the AMX subscription-free Inspired XPress digital signage hardware/software line. more

Almo Professional A/V Finishes Fiscal Year Ahead of Business Forecast; Announces Growth Strategy

Philadelphia, PA — May 10, 2010 — Marking the completion of its first fiscal year in business, Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, today reported that, despite a down economy, the company finished 20 percent ahead of its forecasted business plan. As the newest addition to Almo Corporation, the division is pressing forward with an aggressive expansion strategy designed to benefit its vendors and channel partners. more