Las Vegas, NV–– Middle Atlantic Products is introducing Designer™, an industry-leading layout design software package, to accompany its visionary new line of technical furniture, the Viewpoint™ Console System. This free program for console design and room layout features simple, intuitive use that incorporates many common operating system commands.

Designer software allows users to quickly and easily create a ViewPoint console, desk or video wall layout with high-quality graphics, providing a realistic depiction of the environment being designed. Middle Atlantic partnered with a number of users in the software’s development stages to create a platform with valuable and practical functionality. more

Las Vegas, NV– In a move that embodies its “designed for the end user, engineered for the installerâ€? manufacturing philosophy, Middle Atlantic introduced its ViewPointâ„¢ Console System at ISC West 2010. An expert supplier of equipment racks and mounting systems, the company continues its application-driven approach to its products with the industry’s first seismic certified console system, offering unprecedented support and protection for mission critical applications. more

Effective March 29, Platinum Tools’ New Facility is 2.5 Times Larger than its Previous Corporate Headquarters, Providing Larger Warehousing Capabilities and Office Space

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 29, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that it has moved into a larger facility as of March 29. Platinum Tools’ new corporate address is 806 Calle Plano, Camarillo, CA, 93012. Existing toll free phone number (800-749-5783) remains unchanged.

“At a time when many companies are being forced to restructure or downsize, we feel very fortunate to be reversing this trend,� said Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “Two-and-a-half times larger than our previous facility, our new corporate headquarters is essential for warehousing our continually expanding new and exciting product lines, as well as providing larger and more up-to-date offices for our staff.� more

New model housed in NEMA enclosure an ideal solution for fixed installation market

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania — SurgeX International announces the worldwide introduction of its SXN1230, a ï¬?xed installation unit that joins the award-winning SX1200 series of surge eliminators and AC power conditioners. Housed in a 12″ x 12″ x 4″ NEMA enclosure meeting code for use in ceiling plenums, the industrial-grade SXN1230 provides guaranteed surge protection for dedicated power lines.

Designed for international use in 230-volt systems with single phase requirements, the SXN1230 incorporates “tried and tested” proprietary SurgeX technologies such as Advanced Series Mode surge elimination and Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI ï¬?ltering. more

LYNX Technik Inc, provider of signal processing solutions for the broadcast and professional AV industries, welcomes K. (Jay) Jayaraman as the Vice President of Business Development for the United States. In this newly created position Jay will manage sales, market development, and channel management for the region. more

Platinum Tools introduces its new one-, two-, and three-inch J-Hooks to the security market during the 2010 ISC West, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from March 24-26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, booth 14150.

MOORPARK, Calif., March 4, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce the introduction of the new one-, two-, and three-inch J-Hooks to the security market during the 2010 ISC West, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from March 24-26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, booth 14150. more

The VMP FP-MF mid-size flat panel flush mount has an installed distance of only 0.7 inches from the wall and can hold flat panels from 27- to 42-inches and up to 100 lbs.

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 25, 2010 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the CI, residential, security, commercial, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce its new FP-MF mid-size flat panel flush mount. The FP-MF has an MSRP of $56.95 and will begin shipping Q2 2010.

VMP will also feature the new FP-MF at the 2010 ISC West, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from March 24-26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, booth 5128. more

NSCA Launches Website to Help Systems Contractors Explore, Enter MNEC Market

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 23, 2010 — The recent addition of two simple words – and signaling – to NFPA 72, now the National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code, as well as a new chapter on Emergency Communications Systems, will likely have a major effect on the commercial electronic systems industry. more

VMP’s IWB-1 flat panel In-Wall Box Adapter

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 22, 2010 — 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 debut its new IWB-1 flat panel In-Wall Box Adapter at the 2010 ISC West, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from March 24-26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, booth 5128. Now shipping, the IWB-1 has an MSRP of $139.95. more

Extremely Rugged and Durable, Platinum Tools’ New PRO Drywall Saw is Ideal for Cutting Drywall, Plywood, Plasterboard, Wallboard, Plastic Paneling, and Ceiling Tile

MOORPARK, Calif., Feb. 22, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce the launch of the new PRO Drywall Saw. With an MSRP of $11.95 and now shipping, the PRO Drywall Saw is ideal for cutting drywall, plywood, plasterboard, wallboard, plastic paneling, and ceiling tile. more