Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for cinema applications, has been selected as the screen supplier of choice for Le Theatre des Arts, Paris Hotel at ShoWest 2009. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., March 20, 2009 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, is proud to announce that it has launched its new line of outdoor, weatherproof speakers. The two-way, 100 Watt, two model line, available in black or white, is scheduled to ship in April.

“As Pantel is already the leader in outdoor weatherproof TVs, we wanted to offer a line of outdoor weatherproof speakers to enhance the complete outdoor experience,� explained Joe Pantel, Chief Executive Officer of Pantel Corp. “Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof speakers have been designed for such uses as bringing indoor music outdoors, or enhancing the outdoor home theater experience, such as incorporating them with Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof TVs. Beyond outdoor use in backyards, patios, and commercial settings, our new speakers can also be utilized indoors, such as in saunas, bathrooms, hot tub rooms, and more.� more

Secaucus, NJ (March 11, 2009) – Panasonic Professional Display Company, a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry leader in professional plasma displays, and Dynasign, an industry-leading digital signage content management software developer and service provider, have partnered together to bring the only truly integrated, all-in-one digital signage solution for a wide range of environments, including: schools and universities; restaurant and hospitality; retail; healthcare; and corporate. more

Project Green AV hosts its first webinar today, March 5, 3:00 PM EST, sponsored by Projector Lamp Services, LLC. The webinar, “Green Building: Challenges and Opportunities for AV,� discusses opportunities for the growth of the audio visual industry with emerging Green businesses and government regulations including: Green Building; integration; and new technology and product service for lifecycle extension. Featured speakers include Elizabeth Eames from Project Green AV; Gina Sansivero of Projector Lamp Services; and Ron Howard of the elevenTECHGROUP. more

MIAMI – Mar. 3, 2009 – Herman Procurement & Logistics, a national leading provider of connectivity and infrastructure products and services to the broadcast and commercial AV industries, is proud to announce that it has entered into a channel distribution agreement with Panasonic Professional Display Company. Herman will incorporate a full lineup of Panasonic Professional Displays and related accessories into their procurement and logistics value added services model. The products will be stocked in Herman’s distribution facilities to provide more localized inventory and to better serve their mutual customers. more

Austin, Texas, March 2, 2009 – SI (www.sicreens.com) is proud to announce that it will launch the new Black Diamond™ II projector screen during the Spring 2009 Electronic House Expo, held in Orlando, Fla. from March 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center, demo alley room 230D. Black Diamond II is scheduled to ship in March 2009 (SI is currently taking pre-orders). more

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GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2009 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV and monitor solutions, is proud to announce that it will launch its line of weatherized outdoor flat panel mounting solutions and accessories to the digital signage market at the 2009 Digital Signage Expo (DSE), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Feb. 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #1853. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Nev., Feb. 5 2009 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the security, commercial, CI, residential, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce it will feature its new DVR-LB1 DVR Lockbox at the 2009 ISC West, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 1-3 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, booth 14136. The DVR-LB1 is now shipping. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2009 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, is proud to announce that its new 2009 product catalog in now available online as well as in print formats. The 2009 Pantel catalog can be viewed at www.panteltv.com/catalog.html. more