Systems Contractor News (SCN) recognized the OmniMount RSF at InfoComm 2008 as one of the best and most innovative products introduced at the show. The RSF is a one-box solution that saves time during installations because it ships fully assembled. The superior features, especially the product’s quick and easy installation, made this product the most innovative rack/AV furniture product at the show.
OmniMount RSF
The award-winning RSF is the first fully assembled, heavy duty floor rack system in its class. This cost-effective system has features like cable management channels for routing 3” wire bundles and vented shelves and blanks to keep equipment cool. The RSF can accommodate virtually any A/V component management application. Although the system was designed to be tucked neatly into a closet or hidden compartment, it’s stylish enough to be displayed anywhere. more…
The Pioneer of Functional A/V Furniture Solutions Updates the Stellar Series with a ‘Dark’ New Look
PHOENIX, Ariz. –July 21, 2008– OmniMount, a global leader in both consumer and commercial mounting and furniture solutions, is pleased to announce an update to its popular Stellar Series. The series will now include an option with a high gloss black finish, appropriately named ‘Dark’. With a sleek, low profile appearance, integrated cable management and a unique floating shelf design, the Stellar Series has always been the perfect A/V furniture for large-screen LCDs, DLPs and components. This bold, high gloss option will complement the fresh style of the technology it displays. Brett Stenhouse, OmniMount’s vice president of marketing stated: “Adding the dark tone to the Stellar Series line reinforces OmniMount’s dedication to providing the consumer with an abundance of choices and shows commitment to a line that has had tremendous success.” more…
LeWing flagship luxury projection screen to be featured at CEDIA EXPO 2008.
Nantes, France – July 21, 2008 – Screen Research, a world-class provider of innovative projector screen solutions for the custom home theater and professional markets, has announced an upgrade to its award-winning LeWing™ product line. Through an exclusive agreement with JBL, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and electronics, LeWing is now available with a range of premier-quality JBL speaker options to offer the industry’s most dynamic, integrated audio/video home cinema solution. LeWing will be featured in a live demonstration in the Screen Research booth 328 at CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado. more…
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group has appointed Annie Sunseri as Northeast regional sales manager. Ms. Sunseri brings over 15 years experience in sales and marketing, most recently as an independent marketing consultant advising clients in event marketing, channel marketing, channel development and non-profit event management. Ms. Sunseri previously served as the senior marketing events manager for InFocus Corporation, a digital projection company. In this role she developed all corporate marketing, sales and reseller/vendor partner events and tradeshows. more…
Chicago’s luxury Hotel Sax has chosen a Vista Systems Spyder to power a videowall comprised of 36 16×9 plasma screens located just outside its high-tech, fourth-floor conference center. The system grabs the attention of executives and conference-goers with images ranging from company logos and promos, to client-created content. more…
Kansas City, MO – July 2008 … When it came time to outfit their new sanctuary with sound reinforcement equipment, senior management at The Life Church wanted to ensure that the pastors and musical performers alike had capable microphone and monitoring equipment that would enable them to speak or sing comfortably while also being able to hear clearly. After contracting with Raytown, MO-based Progressive Electronics Incorporated to design and implement the project, a sizeable collection of MIPRO wireless technology—distributed in North America by Avlex Corporation—was introduced. more…
N. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 18, 2008 — StereoStone, Inc. (www.stereostone.com), a leader in American-made architectural outdoor weatherproof speakers, is proud to announce that it will feature its award-winning Box Planter Outdoor Speaker System at the 2008 CEDIA Expo, held in Denver from Sept. 4-7 at the Colorado Convention Center, booth 223. StereoStone’s box planter, winner of a 2007 Electronic House Product of the Year award, discretely blends into landscapes and patios while providing 100-, 125-, and 250-Watt output options in a choice of terra cotta or white finishes. more…
July 11, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Antennas Direct has been named one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal. The private companies were ranked based on revenue growth between 2005 and 2007. Antennas Direct was listed as No. 7 with revenue of more than $2 million in 2007 – more than in 248% revenue growth since 2005. more…
SEOUL, KOREA, JULY 18, 2008—A recent installation of Aviom gear at the University of Ulsan ice rink proves that you don’t have to sacrifice sound quality when transporting audio over long distances. The Korean university wanted a way to send audio from its radio station/studio to remote clusters of speakers in its ice rink over a stretch of some 500 feet/150 meters. Transporting audio signals over such an expanse without sacrificing quality often presents system designers and contractors with a challenge and end users with expensive options. This project at the University of Ulsan was no different. more…
CHATSWORTH, CA – In an ongoing effort to enhance the customer experience and streamline the company’s expanding product offerings, Gefen has revamped its website, www.gefen.com.
The most prominent new feature is the intuitive navigation, with major product lines listed according to functionality. “The goal was to make the site very easy to navigate and move around,” said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. “Our in-house designers worked very hard to make the site clean, attractive and informative for anyone looking for solutions among Gefen’s growing product lines.” more…
Systems Contractor News (SCN) recognized the OmniMount RSF at InfoComm 2008 as one of the best and most innovative products introduced at the show. The RSF is a one-box solution that saves time during installations because it ships fully assembled. The superior features, especially the product’s quick and easy installation, made this product the most innovative rack/AV furniture product at the show. 
