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Dealerscope has dedicated the following pages to an advertising feature highlighting the consumer electronics industry’s main companies. Here’s your opportunity to learn more about the strategy and drive fueling today’s manufacturers and distributors.

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Atlona Technologies • Privately owned • President/Owner: Ilya Khayn, [email protected]

• CEO/Owner: Michael Khain, [email protected] • 1293 Mountain View Alviso Rd.,

Ste. A Sunnyvale, CA 94089 • (877) 536-3976 • (408) 743-5622 fax • www.atlona.com

Atlona Technologies

atlona technologies is a dynamic, solutions based manufacturer of audio video technology whose product line has grown to cover almost every conceivable solution in

the av industry with new innovative products in development continuously. their expansive list of over 800 products include: switchers, scal-ers, converters, extenders, distribution ampli-fiers, cabling, and much more. atlona has been consistently first to market without sacrificing quality or using the field to test new products. the key to this company is providing the entire av industry with solution products that cover areas typically missing in most av setups. their target market is so expansive that it is difficult to find a segment they do not target, focusing on connectivity through a variety of signal formats and types. With a diverse client base being perhaps one of its greatest assets, atlona has the unique ability to merge innovations from a variety of industries.

constantly evolving to better serve their principal markets, a restructure within the inter-nal sales department has gone in to effect as well as a recent announcement on the separa-tion of their products into three product catego-ries: atlona ce (consumer electronics), atlona Si (System integrator), and atlona Signature (professional, commercial).

atlona ce, is a line geared specifically toward end users and retail purchasers to provide simple and easy to use solutions that anyone can install and operate. Such prod-ucts include the award Winning Wireless uSB to HdMi adaptor, the Hdair. atlona Si, the System integrator line, will include products that require a little more av know-how, and will most often be installed by a residential cedia, or commercially certified installers. this Si line will provide a full range of solutions that cover almost every conceivable issue one may face in any Home theater, or light commercial av system. the latest showstopper for atlona Si is

the award Winning 7”Hd testing Monitor, the diS7-prOHd. atlona’s Signature product line will find their home in large scale digital signage, government, Military, and heavy commercial applications. this line will be geared toward commercial integrators, and will provide a level of quality and reliability that is necessary for even the most mission critical av systems such as medical imaging, and military intelligence command and control centers.

atlona has only continued to grow nation-ally with some of the largest names in retail with many more in development and had a successful 200% increase in fiscal 2009, while currently forecasting an additional 200% in 2010. With their celebrated list of numerous industry awards, atlona prides themselves on their quality product, as well as their dedication to the satisfaction and support of their custom-ers. Whether your application is for professional broadcast, or a home theater installation, atlona technologies has you covered.

Michael KhainIlya KhaynAT-DIS7-PROHD

AT-HDAIR

Atlona team

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Audiovox Corporation

Audiovox Corporation • Founded in 1965 • Publicly traded (Nasdaq: VOXX)

President/CEO: Patrick Lavelle • 150 Marcus Blvd.• Hauppauge, NY 11788

(631) 231-7750 • Dealer Contact: [email protected] • www.audiovox.com

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audiovox corporation has been a key player in consumer electron-ics since its founding in 1965. While the company is still true to its mobile electronic roots, it has

grown significantly internationally through acquisitions into a premier supplier of con-sumer electronics and consumer electronic accessories as well. the company includes in its brand portfolio highly recognizable, power-ful domestic brands like acoustic research, advent, Jensen, and rca, and strong trade brands such as prestige, pursuit, code alarm and terk. international brands include Heco, incaar, Oehlbach, Mac audio, Magnate and

Schwaiger, among others.among the lines marketed by audio-

vox are mobile electronics including: mobile video systems, Mobile video + playStation 2 systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security and remote start systems, personal navigation devices and Bluetooth car kits; consumer electronics products such as Mp3 players, digital cam-corders, dvrs, internet radios, clock radios, portable dvd players, multimedia products like digital picture frames and home and portable stereos; consumer electronics ac-cessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers,

wireless solutions, universal remote controls, power & surge protectors and media clean-ing & storage devices; licensed energizer®-branded products for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras and dvd players, as well as for power supply systems, automatic voltage regulators and surge protectors. the company is also strong in the Oe marketplace as a supplier to major car makers both in the uS and abroad. audiovox is publicly traded (nasdaq: vOXX) founded in 1965 and head-quartered in Hauppauge, nY

For additional information, visit our Web site at www.audiovox.com.

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Bell’O® International

Bell’O International Corp. • CEO: Marc Sculler • 711 Ginesi Dr. • Morganville, NJ 07751

(732) 972-1333 • Fax: (732) 536-6482 • [email protected] • www.bello.com

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7845B articulating arm mount

Bell’O® international is a leading de-signer of luxury, ready-to-assemble (rta) and case goods audio/video furniture, home theatre seating, flat-panel tv wall mounts, cables

and audio/video accessories. its core furniture line runs the gamut from contemporary metal and glass models to more traditional closed cabinetry made of real wood. the entire line is fully featured to meet all of the design needs to create the ultimate home theater.

Bell’O® was formed in 1988 because of the increasing demand for luxury, rta audio/video furniture, an idea that had not been conceptual-ized in the marketplace. Bell’O® combined ver-satility, durability and style to make its products the ultimate complement to any home interior design. they accommodate a multitude of audio/video components, including televisions, home theater systems, speakers, dvd players, stereos, and more.

in 2005 Marc Sculler was named ceO. He directs the strategic and daily activities of Bell’O®, including all financial, marketing, and branding initiatives. His expertise in business, manufacturing and product development con-tinues to build the Bell’O® name and company, while maintaining the production of quality prod-ucts for its consumers. Howie cooperstein has served as vice president of Sales and executive vice president since 1994 and is currently its

president. He manages sales initiatives includ-ing key accounts, as well as the company’s network of sales representatives and distribu-tors, both domestic and international.

Bell’O® has maintained a market-leading position in audio/video furniture for consumer electronic products since its inception, largely in part to its ability to cater to customers’ ever-changing tastes. the company maintains its leadership by constantly offering the most innovative and broadest line of furniture, home theatre seating, flat-panel tv mounts, cables and accessories for the consumer electronic industry.

this year Bell’O® expanded its furniture lines with units including the pro Bell’O pr-11, a pre-assembled wood home theater unit that is effortless to install, and is ready to use minutes after opening the box. Bell’O also announced the triple play™ tpc-361, a rich wood and glass combo unit that is uniquely designed and flexible enough to offer three different ways to seamlessly blend into any home. also, the pvS-3103 hand-painted a/v system features a unique, curved front frame in a dark cherry fin-ish. the scratch resistant, black powder-coated metal frame can accommodate up to 4 audio/video components on it’s scallop-edged, gray tinted tempered safety glass shelves. all Bell’O furniture features an integrated cMS® cable Management System to hide and organize

unsightly wires and interconnect cables.Bell’O also announced the addition of 3d

ready 1, 2 and 4 meter Hd3100 series high speed HdMi™ cables with ethernet to its full line of high performance audio video cables. the Hd3100 series is designed to exceed the needs of today’s finest a/v equipment. Bell’O HdMi™ cables are truSpeed® tested up to 10.2 gbps, meaning they are independently and accurately tested to the speed rating for their lengths listed on the Bell’O package. With 10.2 gbps transmission speeds, Bell’O HdMi cables effortlessly handle today’s high resolu-tion technology with room to spare for further expandability.

in 2011, Bell’O makes a sleek new addi-tion to their line of wall mounts with the 7845B articulating arm mount. it extends 13.25” from the wall yet folds to only 2.2”. this wall mount provides a great way to display your tv extended from or folded up against the wall, and the decorative monitor arm and wall plate covers make this an attractive addition to any room. Full panning and a unique, easy-to-reach tilt system make adjusting the viewing angle versatile and simple. the 7845B fits up to veSa 600x400 and tvs up to 80 lbs.

along with its pioneering design, Bell’O® provides its clients with best in practice cus-tomer service, italian design and fine craftsman-ship. it is headquartered in Morganville, nJ.

Marc Sculler, CEOHowie Cooperstein, Vice President of Sales and Executive Vice President

HD3102 high speed HDMI™ cable Pro Bell’O PR-11 pre-assembled wood

home theater unit

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Bracketron Inc.

Welcome to Bracketron.

chances are, you probably wished you had one of Bracketron’s mounts for your smart phone, gpS or Mp3 player lately. these handy, functional mounts make

it safe and easy to get full accessibility and functionality from most any mobile device while you’re behind the wheel.

You’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of consumers have bought into Bracketron’s handy line of mounting products. today, Brack-etron is the industry leader in universal mounting solutions and accessories for many of today’s most popular mobile and handheld technolo-gies, including gpS devices, smart phones, cell phones, Mp3 players, satellite radios, laptops and netbooks.

A Decade of InnovationFounded in 2001, Bracketron’s successful first product offering, the custom bezel mount, was engineered for the professional installer looking for custom mounting solutions.

today, Bracketron is the leading manufac-turer and supplier of mounting solutions and accessories with unique mounting solutions for most any vehicle’s windshield cup holder, dash, vent, power socket and visor. in addition, Brack-etron also offers desktop mounts and stands, OeM mounts, adhesive mounts and belt clips.

Looking Aheadas the consumer electronics manufacturers introduce new products and technologies at lightning speed, Bracketron continues to ex-pand their product line with innovative, practical mounting products and solutions that enhance the overall user experience. Bracketron’s goal: to be the premier market leader, and a custom-er’s first choice, within the mobile mounting and accessory industry.

“as an innovator and leader in this fast-paced industry, we’ll continue to develop intel-ligent mobile mounting solutions that extend the use of today’s most popular mobile devices. For the past 10 years, our mission has been to offer superior products and accessories that exceed

customer expectations in every possible way. and that will never change,” says Bruce gibis, president and ceO.

Channel Partners Who Buy Into Bracketron’s SuccessBracketron is known for developing successful relationships with the country’s top retailers who stake their reputation on Bracketron’s premium product line.

Here’s a partial list of Bracketron’s loyal partners:

• Best Buy• Target• Amazon.com• Office Depot• Staples• RadioShack• Cabela’s• T J Maxx• Dick’s Sporting Goods• Sears• Marshalls• Shopko

Bracketron, Inc. • Founded in 2001 • Privately owned • President & CEO: Bruce Gibis

5624 Lincoln Dr. Edina, MN 55436 • (866) 237-4443; (952) 746-7775 • Fax: (800)

660.1784 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.bracketron.com • Dealer Contact:

[email protected]; (866) 237-4443

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Canon Service & Support

canon u.S.a., inc., is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty by provid-ing 100% u.S.-based service and support for all of the company’s

consumer and professional imaging products.canon’s primary call center for the entire

united States is located in chesapeake, va, where a staff of more than 500 employees is in direct contact with canon end-users. customers with questions about consumer and professional imaging products, including cameras, camcord-ers, printers, fax machines, copiers, calculators and binoculars speak to highly trained special-ists who can assist beginners to professionals. By offering customer service support via phone, e-mail and the internet, canon provides custom-

ers the option of choosing the most efficient and convenient method of contact.

canon’s world-class manufacturing repu-tation can be found right here in the united States, offering true factory service for canon’s camera and video products. canon’s Market-ing engineering technology center boasts a state-of-the-art precision lens center as well as a climate and particulate controlled clean environment, ensuring the highest levels of precision and quality are maintained. canon’s printer products are supported through a variety of service options, including a national Service network and an instant exchange program. canon’s customers also enjoy flexible loyalty programs created to show the value canon places on the ongoing relationship with its customers. in addition, canon’s environmentally

responsible service operations include a Zero landfill recycling policy.

learn more about canon’s commitment to Service and Support excellence by visiting www.usa.canon.com/satisfaction.

canon u.S.a., inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. its parent company, canon inc. (nYSe:caJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the u.S. in 2009†, with global revenues of uS $35 billion, is listed as number six in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most admired companies 2010 list, and is on the 2009 Busi-nessWeek list of “100 Best global Brands.”

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by the united States patent and trademark Office.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. • N.Y. Branch established in 1955 and formally incorporated as

Canon U.S.A., Inc. in 1965 • Canon USA is a subsidiary of Canon Inc. Public, NYSE:

CAJ • President and CEO: Joe Adachi • One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042

• (516) 328-5000 • www.usa.canon.com

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as the consumer electronics market continues to evolve, capitol contin-ues to set the standard for helping residential and light commercial installers and dealers throughout the

u.S. by giving them the knowledge and support they need to grow their businesses in any eco-nomic scenario, but especially challenging ones.

From home theater and telephone to integrated home systems and commercial a/v, capitol offers the latest in technology from more than 140 leading manufacturers. the company stocks more than 5,000 products, with more vendors and in-demand lines being added all the time, so that electronic system contractors and retailers don’t have to commit financial resources to carrying inventory.

as the advent of no new (long) Wires technologies picks up speed, capitol is com-mitted to being the distribution leader in this burgeoning category by featuring the most promising and profitable options from leading vendors, which in turn are introducing highly efficient powerline carrier (plc) technology products, wireless, existing low voltage wire, and more.

no matter what the application, capitol’s experienced staff is ready to help professionals design and install systems that will keep them

ahead of the curve. capitol built its reputation by enlisting industry professionals to serve its clientele. the company’s sales team boasts frontline experience as integrators, dealers and technology specialists. their background and expertise continually prove to be assets as they help customers understand and promote the benefits of important new technologies that offer tremendous opportunity in the current market.

in 2009, the company embarked on its first capitol Sales learning institute – regional Out-reach program. this year, the program grew into an aggressive program that typically features key vendors providing a soup-to-nuts education in the most relevant new products and tech-nologies in their lines, as well as proven tools and techniques for increasing sales through cost-effective marketing and business manage-ment practices.

as the market evolves, so does the number of ways in which capitol serves its clients. For instance, the company recently launched a new Web 2.0 site that is 100% intuitive, giving visi-tors easy access to all the product information they need. capitol considers the site (www.capi-tolsales.com) the ultimate source of information on the products and technologies that offer the best profit-building opportunities for light com-mercial and residential systems professionals.

Of course, the most important aspect of customer service is timely shipping. More than 98.5 percent of orders capitol receives are shipped the same day, through 6 p.m. central time. Orders placed online are shipped free when delivered via upS parcel to a primary business location.

capitol’s president and cFO, curt Hayes, sums it up best when he says: “as much as we’d like to think that the business will return to the peak of the pre-2008 market, the fact is today’s professionals need to stay abreast of the many business-building options at their disposal. it’s our job to make sure our custom-ers are fully equipped to grow their businesses throughout the new Year and beyond.”

Brands Distributed:Actiontec • Artison • Atlas Sound • Canton • Chief • Crown • D-Tools • Draper • Fusion Re-search • Haier • JBL PRO • KEF • Key Digital • Lutron • Middle Atlantic • Monster • NEC • Niles Audio • Onkyo & Onkyo Pro • Panamax • Panasonic & Panasonic PRO • Panasonic Projector Systems • Peerless • Pinnacle • Rus-sound • Sanus Systems • Sharp • Sherwood & Sherwood Newcastle • Shure • Spectrum • Toshiba • Universal Remote • Vutec • ZeeVee…and many more

Capitol

Capitol • Founded in 1976 • Privately owned • President & CFO: Curt Hayes

1245 Trapp Rd., Eagan, MN 55121 • (800) 467-8255 (800-INSTALL)

Fax: 800-440-4077 • [email protected] • www.capitolsales.com

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Capitol’s Jeff Kussard Capitol Sales Learning Institute – Regional Outreach program features key vendors, providing a soup-to-nuts education in the most relevant new products and tech-nologies in their lines.

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CWR Electronics

CWR Electronics • Founded in 1981 • Privately owned • President/Owner: Brian Swanke •

18 Butler Avenue, Bayville, NJ 08721 • (800) 527-3306 • (732) 237-0484 (fax)

www.CWRelectronics.com • Dealer Contact: [email protected]

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dealers purchasing equipment wholesale from cWr electronics receive our pledge of meticulous service, absolute lowest pricing, and the widest selection of whole-

sale products available anywhere. this power-ful combination positions cWr as the most customer-oriented distributor in the industry and results in the most gratifying and lucrative wholesale shopping experience for dealers of wholesale products anywhere.

Originally located in Somers point, new Jersey, cWr formed in 1981 as a wholesale marine electronics supplier with a modest dealer base of only 4 customers. as the business ex-panded, new lines beyond the scope of whole-sale marine electronics, such as wholesale gpS products, were incorporated. today, cWr has a master distribution center located in Bayville, new Jersey, and a dealer base that numbers in the thousands.

in our commitment to always offer our deal-ers the very best, cWr electronics launched a fully interactive website in 2001. the website

has many service advantages for our dealers of wholesale electronics. it offers the ability to order online 24/7/365 for dealers that may be located in other time zones across the country and overseas. additionally, our dealers can check live inventory so they know that items ordered are available and ready to ship the same day. We will drop ship to any location in the world using our dealer’s shipping label and packing slip, with no extra fees or minimum order sizes. Online order tracking is another advantage we have added for our dealers.

the interactive website shaped up as a great tool for our dealers, but we thought we could make it even better. We added product images, descriptions and shipping weights. these added features offer our dealers an extra advantage because they have all the information they need to close the sale, with numbers they can count on!

the cWr sales and management staff has over 30 years of experience selling wholesale products. this collective experience, coupled with the powerful tools we offer online, provides

our customers with a distinct advantage over their competition and assures that their ques-tions are answered and needs are met in a timely fashion. as we plan for future growth, our promise to our customers remains strong: We will continue to work on other developments that will give them the ultimate advantage in the wholesale marine electronics industry.

cWr is a factory authorized distribu-tor for over 150 manufacturers. We have the most extensive selection of wholesale marine electronics, recreational and consumer related electronics and accessories available anywhere. the products we offer are in stock in our own warehouse, not in the manufacturers’. various industries served include: Marine, camping, running, Sporting goods, climbing, cycling, training/Fitness, golf, consumer electronics, auto, recreational vehicles – and more – all housed in our Bayville, new Jersey, warehouse. With a list of products that extensive, is it any wonder why cWr is recognized as the leading wholesale distributor in the marine electronics industry?

President & Onwer, Brian Swanke

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Contour Energy Systems

Contour Energy Systems • Founded in 2007 • Privately owned • Chief Executive Officer:

T. Joseph Fisher, III • 1300 Optical Drive, Suite 300, Azusa CA 91702 • (626) 610-0660

• Fax: (626) 389-5086 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.contourenergy.com

• Dealer Contact: (314) 276-0007; [email protected]

Founded in 2007 out of the col-laboration of caltech and cnrS, the French national center of Scientific research, contour energy Systems is a next-generation battery company

reshaping the portable power industry. the company is pioneering breakthrough advance-ments in new fluorine-based battery chemis-tries, nano-materials science and manufacturing processes.

amassing over 60 patented and patent-pending technologies, contour is developing advanced primary and next-generation re-chargeable battery systems optimized to meet the most demanding power and energy density, reliability and safety requirements. its battery systems are also being designed to perform in the most extreme operating environments with significantly improved price/performance. contour is commercializing and licensing its technology portfolio to address a wide range of applications spanning the transportation, gov-ernment and defense, medical, industrial and portable electronics markets.

contour maintains exclusive technology licensing agreements with the california institute of technology as well as strategic partner-ships with Jet propulsion laboratory, naSa, Schlumberger, and other academic and private

institutions.as a result of its most recent funding ef-

forts, contour has completed a new state-of-the art headquarters, r&d laboratory and prototype manufacturing facility in azusa, calif., as well as a cathode powder manufacturing site in Yuma, ariz., and is launching the “next dimension in power” primary coin cells in late 2010, which are designed and specially formulated for use in 3d glasses.

additional products in both primary and rechargeable forms will be available in 2011, including coin cell, cylindrical, thin film, prismatic and both standard and customizable recharge-able battery packs.

Technologycontour energy Systems is leveraging break-through battery advancements created by some of the leading research centers and universities from around the world to deliver its initial next-generation carbon fluoride chemistry system. this system is being applied to advanced primary batteries in a wide variety of form factors for nu-merous applications spanning multiple markets.

contour’s extensive patent portfolio also applies to advanced and next-generation rechargeable batteries. in addition to nano-material advancements for cathodes, anodes,

and electrolytes, the company is pioneering new breakthroughs based on fluorine electrochemis-try that hold great promise for significant oppor-tunities in the future. Because it has access to the world’s best talent in fluorine electrochemis-try, contour is uniquely positioned and qualified to commercialize these systems.

contour’s expertise in fluorine electro-chemistry opens up new opportunities for advanced and next-generation rechargeable battery systems. contour’s approach offers significant potential for battery systems with greatly improved safety, which in some cases will eliminate the usage of lithium altogether. Future systems will also feature higher voltage and the ability to operate in broader tempera-ture ranges. and by improving gravimetric and volumetric energy densities, contour systems will offer superior performance over legacy bat-tery technologies.

contour continues to identify and develop advanced lithium ion systems applicable to multiple markets. By providing advancements in the areas of cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes, contour is pushing the perfor-mance envelope of today’s lithium ion systems.

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Digital Delivery Group

Digital Delivery Group • Founded in 2005 • Privately owned • Executive Director:

David Kaplan • 2929 West View Place, Seattle, WA 98199 • (509) 995-1203 • Fax: (206)

260-6413 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.digitaldeliverygroup.org

digital delivery group, a consortium of regional value added ce spe-cialty distributors, is committed to being the leading source for sales and education of digital systems

and convergence products. digital deliverY grOup is the only

consortium of independent specialty distributors serving the custom installation channels to have a full, national footprint. With 23 warehouse/showroom locations we offer will-call and same or next day delivery across the country.

We offer exceptional support before and after the sale and unique products. We are your local Z-Wave specialists as well as ci channel partners for chief, cool components, iogear, leviton, nevo, perfect path by ppc, raxxess by chief, Soundcast and tivo.

Our exclusive Full circle product protection program is the only extended warranty program that pays you. developed from scratch to sup-port and reflect the needs of custom integra-tors, our Full circle platinum program covers trip charges for troubleshooting and programming of replacement remote controls. it provides peace of mind for your clients and additional profits in your pocket.

ddg offers the tools to succeed and prosper in the custom integration channel. We develop marketing materials and solutions for dealers, vendors and our members. We deliver technical, sales and business improvement trainings at every branch.

if there was an underlying theme at the recent cedia eXpO it is that our industry is at a tipping point—we’ve lived in a world where everything was an “attachment to the tv” and finally we are actually entering the world where everything is “attached to the network.” Our ability to deliver content from the “cloud” and move it throughout the house seamlessly—our ability to work with network managed devices, wireless devices of all kinds and the explod-ing growth of streaming content—these are all areas where ddg was an “early adopter” and where we excel at assisting dealers in pulling it all together for upside sales.

geographical regions: ddg pacific Northwest (Custom Plus Distributing) • DDG northern california (profit line distributing) • DDG Southern California (AV Products) • DDG Arizona-Las Vegas (AV Warehouse) • DDG South Central (Integral Marketing) •

DDG Southeast (Vickers) • DDG Metro NY/NJ (CAVD) • DDG Mid-Atlantic (Bay Distribut-ing) • DDG Northern Midwest (SDI) • DDG Michigan (progressive automated distributing) • DDG Central Industrial (David Distribution Systeme) • DDG Upstate NY (Sound Product Distributing) • DDG Rocky Mountains (Excel Distributing) • DDG Great Plains (AUTCO)

Warehouse Locations: Auburn WA • Beaverton, OR • Novato, CA • Irvine, CA • Van Nuys, CA • Scottsdale, AZ • Las Vegas, NV • Houston, TX • Carrollton (Dallas), TX • Marietta, GA • Miami, FL • Tampa, FL • Burlington, MA • South Plainfield, NJ • Westbury, NY • Reading, PA • Chanhassen, MN • Byron Center, MI • Warren (Detroit), MI • Albany NY • Denver, CO • Salt Lake City, UT • Newell, W.VA.

Brands: APC • Chief and Raxxess by Chief • Cool Components • DirecTV • Emphasys • Full Circle Product Coverage • IntellaLink • Iogear • Leviton • Logitech • Mitsubishi Digital Televisions • Nevo • Perfect Path by PPC • Soundcast • TiVo • Toshiba • Wayne-Dalton Zuum Media

David Kaplan, Executive Director

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d&H distributing has been serv-ing the dealer, retailer and reseller community for 93 years. the company delivers a multi-divisional product assortment, spanning

the areas of consumer electronics, mobility, home entertainment, home networking and automation, small office/home office, video surveillance, digital imaging, video gaming and more. it focuses on emerging technologies and personalized service, offering dedicated account reps, flexible credit options and value-based programs, carrying thousands of skus from hundreds of manufacturers.

d&H’s sales model is rooted in the tradition of taking a hands-on role in achieving its custom-ers’ goals. Originally a regionally based company, d&H built its business by providing dutiful support to its customer base, delivering consultative industry knowledge and identifying sales op-portunities to help each account grow within that limited territory. Since then, d&H has extended its geography across north america—but has never deviated from the formula that made it successful: Find each customer’s unique needs, proactively help them succeed, and we’ll all prosper together.

every d&H customer is assigned a dedicated account representative, regardless of size. the account manager serves as a per-sonal, seasoned industry consultant, working closely with his or her customers more on the order of a vested partner in the customer’s ongoing business strategy, as opposed to just a salesperson. Many of our representa-tives have seven or more years’ tenure. Our cross-divisional expertise allows those reps to offer advice on comprehensive, room-by-room solution sales, from an entire home theater set-up with new 3d components, to a fully connected outdoor living space. d&H’s staff can offer guidance on the best way to increase sales, whether by adding related accessories to one-off product transactions, or by helping the customer expand its core competencies through new niche markets.

d&H employs ecologically conservative shipping and automation processes through-out its five distribution centers, which deliver accurate order fulfillment and custom-shipping capabilities within two days to customers in most of the uS. Special services such as drop-ship capabilities and just-in-time inventory let

dealers and retailers take advantage of d&H’s warehouses to accommodate extended prod-uct offerings while keeping their own shelves stocked with top-selling items.

the distributor offers a range of support programs, including $40M in expanded credit issued in 2009 and $20M more in 2010 through the Business assurance program. Other offer-ings include an “incentives” rewards plan with a newly expanded range of prizes and manu-facturer participants; and special, vendor-based promotions developed with its partners on an ongoing basis. the dandh.com website is con-stantly evolving, offering tools such as a brand new digital Home guide, which identifies hot, holiday items and assembles them into full-room solutions throughout the home; a d&H calendar function, which posts daily news and product information; a “green” product search to locate environmentally efficient merchandise; and educational presentations such as the “d&H tv” streaming media webisodes.

all in all, d&H has the product breadth, expertise and service to function as a trusted, one-stop resource for its dealers, etailers and retailers.

D&H Distributing

D&H Distributing • Founded in 1918 • Privately owned • Co-presidents: Michael Schwab,

Dan Schwab • 2525 North Seventh St., P.O. Box 5967 Harrisburg, Pa. 17110 • (800) 340-1007

• Fax: (717) 255-6708 • [email protected] • www.dandh.com • Dealer contact: John Alifano,

Director, Consumer Products Division (800) 340-1007; [email protected]

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Samsung 7000 3DTV

Toshiba Satellite Notebook

PlayStation3 Move Bundle

Samsung 3D Blu-ray player

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Elite Screens Inc.

Elite Screens Inc. • Founded in 2004 • President/Owner: Jeff Chen • 16410 Manning Way

Cerritos CA 90703 USA • (562) 483-8198 • Fax: 562.483.8198 • [email protected]

• www.elitescreens.com • Primary contact: Dave Rodgers, Marketing Manager

elite Screens inc. is a u.S.-based company with its world headquar-ters in los angeles county, cali-fornia. For international sales, there are offices in china, taiwan, Japan,

germany, France and the Baltic States. elite is an iSO9000-2001 certified manufacturer that specializes in producing retail, commercial and home-theater projection screens for the specific needs of these three sales channels. as a lead-ing american projection screen company, elite delivers its promise of award-winning quality and aggressive pricing on products for today’s discerning video enthusiasts. elite makes a variety of front, rear and acoustically transpar-ent projection screen materials for virtually every projection environment.

the elite staff believes that when a custom-er gets their projection screen, it should include the full package instead of being “accessorized” for an additional cost like some other manufac-turers do. elite products include what is needed to set up the screen and have it working without having to buy anything extra. there is black-backing on the front projection matte white

screens to eliminate light penetration. there is velour surfacing on the “eZ” fixed frame screens prevent reflective glare. critical items like ir & rF wireless remotes, low-voltage wall switches, rJ45 ethernet control packages and built-in 5-12 volt trigger ports are also included.

new products from elite Screens:• StarBright7™ series of ultra-high (7)

gain materials provide astonishing color repro-duction and contrast even with the presence of ambient light. (2008 WFX award winner)

• Elite’s WhiteBoardScreen™ series absorbs the glare of ambient light while provid-ing stunning contrast and color reproduction for educational presentations while serving the dual role as a dry-erase white board for instructional facilities.

• Kestrel™ Series free standing motor-ized screen is the ideal solution to having a quality disappearing projection screen where wall-ceiling installations are not practical. (2008 Audioholics and 2008, CustomRetailer eXc!te award winner)

• Raptor™ Series is a motorized floor ris-ing screen integrated into a tv/Media stand. it is

the ultimate concept in a disappearing projec-tion screen suitable to the demands of a non-dedicated media room or executive boardroom. (2009 CustomRetailer eXc!te award winner)

• Osprey Tension Dual™ Series was made for today’s projectors with anamorphic stretch capabilities. it runs a pair of tab-ten-sioned 6:9 and 2.35:1 projection screens in tandem to suit the needs of regular television or widescreen motion pictures. (2009 Audioholics award winner, 2010 CustomRetailer eXc!te award winner)

• Evanesce™ series is a new in-ceiling projection screen for integrators that comes with a plenum rated case, ir/rF and ether-net control package. choice of tensioned or non-tensioned materials available. Sizes range from 84” - 139” in 4:3, 16:9, 16:10, and 2.35:1 aspect ratios.

every screen carries a comprehensive 2-year to lifetime warranty, with a large on-hand inventory to fulfill your immediate distribution requirements. in addition, all government, edu-cation, Military, and religious purchases get an exclusive 3-Year warranty.

WhiteBoardScreen™ Universal Series

Dave Rodgers, Marketing Manager

Elite Screens headquarters in Cerritos, Calif.

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dSi Systems is the nation’s largest distributor of satellite and con-sumer electronic equipment. We are dedicated to serving our deal-ers with quality customer service

and convenience. this is accomplished through individualized service, strong product offerings, a fast and efficient delivery system and instant access to information via the dSi website at www.dsisystemsinc.com.

the business began in 1984 with one location in des Moines, iowa. twenty-six years later, dSi Systems’ locations cover the country from coast to coast. this nationwide distribution coverage allows dSi Systems to deliver dealer orders in a swift and efficient manner. dSi can ship the products you need from our warehouse to your locations in one to two days. Stop tying up your inventory dollars in your back rooms and take advantage of being able to order the prod-ucts you need in one to three days, from dSi.

dSi offers over $50 million in inventory of television and satellite products, complemented by an extensive array of installation and con-sumer accessories. choose from lines including toshiba, pioneer, Sharp, Mitsubishi, lg, Haier, Sony, directv, Monster cable, WildBlue Satel-lite internet, Onkyo, pinnacle, Yamaha, chief, Sanus, techcraft and more. this wide selection of brands and products creates a unique one-stop shopping opportunity.

additionally, dealers purchasing any mix of products totaling over $2,500 receive free ship-ping for a $49.95 handling fee; orders of $3,500 receive free shipping for a $19.95 handling fee; orders of $5,000 ship with no handling fee; and qualified accessories orders of $250 also receive free shipping. this freight policy allows retail-ers to replenish many products and lines in a single order. dSi’s “Mix and Match” freight plan is specifically designed to save retailers time and money, enabling them to combine product

lines to purchase at a higher volume rate, and therefore a lower price category.

When dealers partner with dSi, they gain more than just a vendor. dSi continuously as-sists dealers with dedicated and knowledgeable account managers, year-round training, and educational opportunities on product lines. ex-ceptional product promotions are offered in con-junction with many of these programs, allowing dealers to make even larger margins, often on products that are in high demand. vendor repre-sentatives, dSi trainers, and dSi senior manage-ment also share extensive product knowledge that helps give retailers an advantage over other stores. dSi believes that educated store owners have the power to out-sell the competition.

By providing products from world-class manufacturers, sharing information on the latest technology, and working closely with dealers to move product, dSi offers a wealth of services to dealers.

DSI Systems

DSI Systems • Founded in 1984 • Privately owned • President: Doug Robison

• 10425 Plano Road Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75238 • (800) 888-8876

[email protected] • www.dsisystemsinc.com

DSI President, Doug Robison

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Etymotic Research, Inc. • Founded in 1983 • Privately owned • Founder: Dr. Mead

Killion • 61 Martin Lane Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 • 1-888-Etymotic (1-888-389-

6684) • Fax: (847) 228-6836 • [email protected] • www.etymotic.com

• Dealer contact: Michael Shaver, Global Sales Director, [email protected]

Etymotic Research, Inc.

etymotic research is exhibiting at ceS in 2011 with new products, more varied pricing and expanded international distribution to reach a larger audience that includes

retail, specialty and cellular partners. etymotic welcomes new dealer and distributor inquiries focused on serving enthusiast consumers in all related channels.

etymotic research is an engineering-driven research, development and manufacturing com-pany that spans an impressive 27-year history of innovative, practical and high-fidelity solutions to challenging hearing and hearing-loss prevention issues. in 1983, after two decades of design-ing transducers such as precision microphones and receivers for hearing aids, Dr. Mead Killion founded etymotic research to design products that accurately assess and protect hearing, improve the lives of those with hearing loss, and enhance the listening experience of musi-cians and music lovers everywhere. etymotic’s engineering team is led by Dr. Killion, an audiolo-gist, engineer, inventor and jazz musician. audio engineers, musicians and audiologists working together have generated over 100 patents is-sued and pending.

With deep roots in acoustics, etymotic

research pioneered in-ear technology in 1984 with earphones used primarily for acoustic research and clinical testing. each successive innovation up through the present has refined this technology for different user groups.

etymotic’s newest technology applies a patent-pending, response-shaping process that corrects known defects of moving coil drivers. termed accu·chamber™ technology for its unique sound path, the construction creates an acoustic side branch that redistributes acoustic energy to smooth undesirable response peaks and compensates for the weak high-frequency response characteristic of dynamic drivers. the result is excellent sound quality at lower cost, which is virtually indistinguishable from etymot-ic’s renowned sound signature in Micropro and hf-series products.

Models in the mc-series include the mc5 earphones and mc3 headset with 3-button remote control. the mc3 headset is Made for ipod, iphone and ipad.

analyses by independent labs of in-ear and active noise-canceling headphones indi-cate that etymotic earphones have the highest noise isolation of all earphones (in some cases twice as much). Frequency response accuracy is highest by a significant margin. Optimal

acoustic performance and best noise isola-tion are achieved when the ears are sealed, an attribute of all etymotic earphone and headset products. research has proven that listeners choose safer levels when they use earphones that seal the ears. a new custom·Fit op-tion complements an assortment of eartips, for extended wear and ultimate personalized comfort.

during a project with the noise committee of the chicago Symphony Orchestra in the mid 1980s, Dr. Killion realized there was a need for custom Musicians earplugs that protect hearing but do not alter sound quality. a non-custom version soon followed and remains the highest fidelity earplug available anywhere. etymotic research was honored with the 2010 Safe-in-Sound award innovation award, a joint recogni-tion by the national institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the national Hearing conservation association for its “pioneering technical expertise, remarkable influence, ardent support and essential sponsorship of hearing loss prevention research, services, products and public outreach.”

the name “etymotic” (pronounced “et-im-oh-tik.”) means “true to the ear.” www.etymotic.com

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Ingram Micro Consumer Electronics Division, powered by DBL Distributing

• Founded in 1989 • Public, (NYSE: IM) • Vice President and General Manager:

Brent McCarty • 16648 N 94th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • (800) 733-6766

• Fax: 800-388-9636 • [email protected] • www.imce.com

Ingram Micro Consumer Electronics Division

ingram Micro consumer electronics divi-sion (iMce) was founded in 1989 as dBl distributing, a national distributor of con-sumer electronics accessories and related products, solutions and services. acquired

by ingram Micro in June of 2007, dBl distrib-uting quickly broadened their product scope and customer reach to include those of the information technology industry. in January of 2010, dBl distributing rebranded itself as ingram Micro consumer electronics division. With more than 20,000 retail customers na-tionwide, it is headquartered in Scottsdale, aZ, with distribution centers located in Jonestown, pa, and Mira loma, ca. iMce is an active member of cea, cedia, pMa, para, naMM, and aprO.

ingram Micro consumer electronics is see-ing a greater convergence of consumer elec-tronics and information technology products. this convergence is evident in new-to-market products like the Sling Media™ Slingbox®, that allows the user to watch tv from their com-puter or mobile device, and the eye-Fi™ WiFi® SdHc™ Memory card, that can load pictures

to websites directly from the camera by access-ing a WiFi® hotspot. With a combined inven-tory of 100,000 unique products, iMce offers customers a single-source shopping experience by being able to offer them the whole solution to their it or ce product needs. Brent Mccarty, vice president and general Manager of iMce, states, “With over a half billion dollars of on-hand inventory, ingram Micro provides the wid-est product assortment of any distributor in both consumer electronics products and information technology products.”

ingram Micro consumer electronics spe-cializes in 18 categories of consumer electronics including: Home av, video game, photo video, personal and portable, and cellular and Blu-etooth® among others. iMce partners with their vendors to offer an incomparable product selec-tion of each category. these vendor partners include Samsung, Sony, Monster, audiovox, Sirius/XM, Bell’O, canon, cuisinart, and Haier, to name a few. twice a year, iMce publishes and distributes a comprehensive wholesale catalog that features the extensive product line up of each of the 18 categories. customers also

receive monthly general flyers, category and brand specific flyers, and weekly e-mails that feature new items, price reductions and limited time special offers. in addition to ce products, iMce customers also have access to the broad it products and services available from ingram Micro.

the iMce and iM sales teams receive ex-tensive weekly product training to stay educated on the latest products to enter the market and the newest products to enter their product line card. iMce hosts a twice-yearly vendor expo featuring over 100 ce and it vendors, offering iMce sales associates and customers a unique hands-on learning experience. the most recent vendor expo included an additional two-day training event for approximately 60 ce vendors to exhibit exclusively to over 350 ingram Micro sales and tech support associates.

contact an experienced and knowledge-able iMce sales associate today and make ingram Micro consumer electronics your single source for all of your consumer electronic and information technology product and accessory needs.

Brent McCarty, Vice President & General Manager

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I.R.I.S. Inc. • Founded in 1987 • Privately owned • Director: Jean-Marc Fontaine • 4731 West

Atlantic Avenue, Ste. B1 Delray Beach, FL 33445 • (561) 404-2699 • E-mail: j-m.fontaine@

iriscorporate.com • www.irislink.com

I.R.I.S. Inc.

today i.r.i.S. is the worldwide leader in document management solu-tions. With over 500 employees, and offices around the world, i.r.i.S. is helping the planet create a

digital revolution. Our innovative product family includes ultra-portable, wireless, color full page document—business card—photo scanners; ultra-portable pen scanners & digital pen solu-

tions; and our award winning, world renowned Ocr software solutions.

i.r.i.S.’s mission: increase our customers’ productivity and knowledge through helping them better manage their documents, data and information.

i.r.i.S. products & technologies develops technologies and products for intelligent docu-ment recognition and markets its portfolio on a

worldwide basis through strong partnerships. i.r.i.S. professional Solutions enables

companies and administrations to find in one company the innovative expertise and hi-tech solutions to efficiently manage electronic docu-ments, information flows and it infrastructure.

You scan. It types! Instantly enters text, numbers and im-ages into any application. Simply slide it over printed infor-mation from newspapers, magazines, faxes, letters, etc. and retype information 30 times faster than manually. 128 OCR languages! Extensive foreign language support enables it to accurately recognize an incredibly vast number of foreign languages.

No computer needed! Scan your Business cards, images, wherever you are. The scanned documents are stored into the SD card, USB flash drive or internal memo-ry. 218 countries recognized, no matter where your contact comes from, IRISCard Anywhere 4 will read his business card.

Scan without being connected to your computer! Charge the scan-ner. Unplug it. Scan everywhere without computer. Scan all your documents, contracts, invoices, receipts, bills, handwritten cor-respondence and even business cards! Built-In Memory 512MB, Memory Card Slot Free 1GB SD Card included or USB flash drive.

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JVC Americas Corp.

JVC Americas Corp. • Founded in 1927 • Public, JVC KENWOOD Holdings,

Inc. is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (TYO: 6632) • President and Chief

Executive Officer: Shigeru Ohji • Consumer Home Products 1700 Valley Rd.,

Wayne, NJ 07470 (800) 526-5308 • Mobile Products 5665 Corporate Ave.,

Cypress, CA 90630 (800) 995-4582 • Professional Products 1700 Valley Rd.,

Wayne, NJ 07470 (800) 582-5825 • www.JVC.com

at Jvc, our mission is to deliver the power and emotion of entertain-ment. to achieve that goal, Jvc provides innovative products using superior technologies to produce

high quality sound and images.an innovator throughout the analog age,

exemplified by the Jvc-developed vHS vid-eocassette recorder, Jvc has demonstrated the same innovative flair in the digital era. in consumer products, Jvc has established itself as the leader in high definition projec-tion technology with our award-winning line of home theater projectors that employ Jvc’s proprietary d-ila device, a technology that is renowned for producing a stunningly detailed and smooth, film-like image with unprecedent-ed contrast.

in video cameras, Jvc’s everio series cam-corders were the first hard disc camcorders to hit the market, and our innovation in that category continues with even smaller, lighter models, and now includes dual-memory cameras, offering a camcorder to meet any user’s needs. Most recently, Jvc enhanced its video camera offer-ing with the addition of its picsio pocket camera line. in audio products, Jvc offers home theater and desktop systems designed to deliver pristine sound quality while also offering a full array of con-nectivity options to accommodate playback of the wide range of digital audio sources now available

Mobile electronics remains a strong category for Jvc led by innovative new av prod-ucts and systems. these include dvd receivers with built-in lcd monitors, built-in gpS and 5.1-channel surround sound processing.

in addition to consumer products, Jvc offers professional electronics products, including a complete line of standard and high definition broadcast, professional and presentation equipment. these include cam-eras, professional camcorders, dvd record-ers, vtrs, high definition monitors, editing equipment, video/data projectors, video data recorders, storage systems and video security products.

For 2011, Jvc’s 84rd year, the company will continue to offer innovative products, led by further advancements in video projectors, new camcorder technologies, expansion of our everio and picsio lines of video cameras and more. it all adds up to a line of distinctive prod-ucts that will deliver music and images with the power to move people.

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Klipsch

Klipsch • Founded in 1946 • Privately owned • President: Paul Jacobs • 3502 Woodview Trace,

Indianapolis, IN 46268 • For orders: 1-800-KLIPSCH (1-800-554-7724); [email protected]

www.klipsch.com • Dealer contact: (317) 860-8100; (800) 554-7724

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Klipsch® has always remained true to its roots with a vision of producing premium-quality audio products. Everything Klipsch does exudes no-compromise spirit and the brand’s commitment to delivering the world’s most

powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction.

Home Theater Palladium™ Seriesthe series is the pinnacle of modern-day horn-loaded technology and craftsmanship. taking the “live” music con-cept into a new realm, this high-end seven-model lineup creates a luxurious balance of performance and lifestyle.

Synergy SeriesSynergy Series speakers are the world’s greatest value in high-performance home entertainment and deliver everything from the softest whisper to the most intense, heart-stopping action with amazing clarity, definition and intensity.

Klipsch iGroove iPod/MP3 SpeakersKlipsch’s iPod/MP3 speakers put a fresh spin on classic audiophile sound by turning digital music players into high-performance, high-style entertainment centers.

Reference Series this series combines high-end materi-als, handcrafted precision and innovative technology to reproduce unforgettable music and movie soundtracks with com-plete accuracy and astonishing realism.

ProMedia model Computer/Multimedia Systemsestablished with the launch of its first proMedia® model, Klipsch’s multimedia audio is praised for its groundbreaking, market-leading designs.

Patented Ear Tipsthese exclusive soft and flexible oval ear tips naturally fit the contours of your ear canals, providing comfortable long-term wear as well as producing a perfect acoustic seal.

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LG Electronics USA, Inc. • Founded Globally in 1958; LG Electronics USA Founded

in 1978 • Publicly traded on Korean stock exchange (KSE:066570.KS) • CEO,

LG Electronics North America: Wayne Park • 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs,

NJ 07652 • (201) 816-2000 • www.lg.com

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lg electronics uSa, based in engle-wood cliffs, n.J., is the north ameri-can subsidiary of lg electronics, inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home

appliances and mobile communications—employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world.

in the united States, lg electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertain-ment products, mobile phones, home appli-ances and business solutions, all under lg’s “life’s good” marketing theme. Focused on enhancing consumers’ lives through innova-tion, lg is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel tvs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines.

the lg electronics Home entertainment

company is a top global player in flat panel displays, audio players and video products for the consumer and professional markets. lg’s product areas include lcd and plasma televi-sions, home theater systems, Blu-ray disc play-ers, audio components and video players, and plasma display panels, among others. While focusing on creating feature-rich devices, the company is also pursuing stylish designs and pushing technological boundaries to improve the home entertainment experience.

the lg electronics Mobile communica-tions company is a leading global mobile com-munications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, lg creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. lg is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile

communication with stylish designs and smart technology.

the lg electronics Home appliance company is an innovator in the home appli-ance industry, dedicated to offering healthier and greener products, blending smart technol-ogy and trend-setting design and providing a complete solution for improving daily life. lg’s insightful products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appli-ances, vacuum cleaners, and built-in applianc-es, are designed to resonate with consumers around the world.

Other business areas in the united States and around the world include energy efficient commercial air conditioning systems, solar renewable energy systems, and business solu-tions, including digital signage, hospitality tvs and display solutions for the healthcare and industrial markets.

LG Electronics USA

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Mizco International

MIZCO International • President & CEO: Albert Mizrahi • 80 Essex Avenue East

Avenel, NJ 07001 • (800) 266-4026 • www.mizco.com

Mizco international (www.mizco.com), the parent company behind the cellular innovations, digipOWer, and iessentials brands celebrated 20 years of

innovation in 2010 and it’s gearing up for a new year with the same passion and commitment to innovation that has made it the leader of the growing and expanding mobile technology accessory industry. indeed, the privately held company is getting ready to kick off the new year with the debut of two major new product lines—a second generation travelocity® plati-num Series and the first-ever line of Marc ecko branded consumer electronic accessories!

“Our customers deserve products that are consumer turn-ons and not me-too acces-sory add-ons,” explained albert Mizrahi, Mizco president & chief executive Officer. “For 20 years we have met the needs of our customers by developing the industry’s most complete line of high performance, full featured, affordably priced wireless mobile phone headsets and ac-

cessories, as well as power solutions for imag-ing products and iphones, and gift accessories that enhance every type of mobile and imaging product. Our customers have long known us for our cellular innovations, digipower, and iessentials brands. in 2011 they’re going to also know us for our new second-generation line of travelocity and Marc ecko® lines mobile tech solutions.”

the new line of ecko® mobile tech and power accessories are designed and produced under an exclusive licensing agreement with Marc ecko enterprises, the innovative global fashion and lifestyle company best known for its iconic rhino and the *ecko unltd.” brands. the line brings the worlds of fashion and electron-ics closer together than ever before in a series of products that includes headphones, iphone, ipad, and Mp3 cases, as well as camera acces-sories that are available from suggested retail price points of $19.99 to $99.00.

the second-generation travelocity platinum Series features the famous roaming gnome

on a whole new series of products that include ipod and iphone charge and sync home and car power kits, easy check-in laptop/notebook/netbook travel cases, universal Bluetooth® headsets, travel first-aid kits, laptop/notebook/netbook travel accessory kits, among others—all priced to move as impulse items at retail.

digipOWer strengthens its #1 retail posi-tion in 2011 with the debut of its first line of ipad power accessories. not to be outdone, cellular innovations adds its own line of ipad and iphone 4 accessories and iessentials is debuting a completely integrated line Home Office solu-tions.

“and that’s just the start of our 2011 new product program,” Mizrahi promised. “2011 is going to be the biggest year yet in the dynamic two decade history of this great company. to dealers who have been our partners for years, and prospects who are just now coming to know our product offerings, i promise one thing: you haven’t seen anything yet. Our very best is yet to come!”

Mizco marks 20 years of innovation with two new brands and products that are turn-ons. not add-ons!

Travelocity Roaming Gnome

Luggage Tag

Cellular Innovations Talk 2 Slimline handsfree Bluetooth car kit

Albert Mizrahi, President

iEssentials Home-Office Line

Digipower iPad Coffee

Clutch

Ecko unlimited headphone lineup

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M. Rothman & Co., Inc.

M. Rothman & Co., Inc. • Founded in 1950 • Privately owned • Co-owners:

William, Russell, Douglas Rothman • VP of Sales: Brian Dietz • Director, Home

Theater Sales: Alan Malowitz • Director, Mobile Electronics: Larry Appelblatt •

Director, National Account Sales: Steve Bodnarchuk • Director, Housewares:

John Conway • 50 Williams Dr, Ramsey, NJ 07446 • (201) 818-1600 •

(201) 825-9408 fax • E-mail: [email protected] • www.mrothman.com

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as M. rothman & co. celebrates its 60th anniversary, it has carved a unique and distinctive niche in the highly competitive wholesale distribution channel. the company

provides expanded electronics and housewares products and exemplary customer service regionally and nationally to the retail, premium, and direct market channels. Our modern distri-bution center provides for quick delivery capabil-ities while affording our dealers the opportunity to manage their businesses more efficiently and profitably. For dealers without the adequate floor space, our 6500 sq. ft. showroom is utilized to show their customers the full range of products available. it is also utilized for ongoing educa-tional programs and product training seminars, conducted either by factory personnel or our own in-house product specialists.

M. rothman has complete drop-ship and fulfillment services available, including indi-vidual customized packing slips and are well versed in all facets of supply chain manage-ment, reverse logistics, and account manage-ment. last year, over 500,000 individual drop-ship orders were processed. a state-of-the-art proprietary B2B website can be utilized 24/7 to provide up-to-the-minute inventory avail-ability, online ordering and order tracking, factory and in-house rebate programs, print quality spec sheets, feature comparison charts, and an exclusive ‘create-your-own’ catalog feature.

M. rothman offers its dealers a one-stop shopping destination for audio and video consumer electronics, home office, telecom-munications, housewares, and mobile prod-ucts. We have established strong long-term

relationships with the industry’s top manu-facturers (next year will mark our 50th year anniversary with Sharp). Our professional staff of over 75 people are all dedicated to ensur-ing customer satisfaction and are all eager to assist in the managing , merchandising, and planning of our dealers’ business. We have cultivated strong dealer loyalty over the past 60 years, based on hard work, honesty, long-term relationships with manufactur-ers, quality brands, competitive pricing, and outstanding service and training. although we have evolved to meet the demands of a more automated world, we have always understood that service is what distinguishes one com-pany from another. Our commitment to excel-lence has been instilled in all that work for our company. But it is our dealers’ success that is our ultimate business.

William, Doug & Russell Rothman

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N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc (NEW) • Founded in 1983 • Privately owned •

President & CEO: Anthony P. Nader • 22894 Pacific Blvd, PO Box 1237 Sterling, VA 20166 •

800-WHAT’S NEW • (703) 435-0257 • [email protected] • www.newcorp.com • Dealer

Contact: Joe Romano, Senior Vice President, Client Services and Business Development

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in today’s interconnected world, pro-viding your customers with superior care and product support has never been so important. as the industry leader of innovative extended service

plans and product protection programs, neW focuses on delivering outstanding service to its partners and their cus-tomers. everything the company does, from assisting customers to developing new products and services, is designed to strengthen the bond between its partners, their customers, and their purchases. So no matter when or where your customers need support, neW is there—anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

Engage and Educate neW analyzes, anticipates, and ad-

dresses the needs of consumers long be-fore they reach the checkout helping them see the long-term benefits of service plans like troubleshooting, product support, and access to service. “We know today’s consumer is well-informed on their pur-chase by the time they reach the store,” says neW’s Senior vice president, client Services and Business development Joe romano. “By engaging and educating the consumer early on in their purchase decision through various channels—our

proprietary online interactive tools, social networks, or new mobile-facing tools—we help consumers see the tremendous value that service plans deliver leading up to that purchase.”

The NEW Customer Experiencethrough ongoing research, neW

has developed a comprehensive range of services that enhance each phase of the product ownership experience from be-ginning to end. these programs include extended service plans, delivery and installation programs, product trouble-shooting and support, and econeW, its trade-in and recycling program. this suite of services provides multiple avenues to reinforce value to the customer lever-aging neW’s 27 years of expertise in customer care, retail training and in-store marketing.

customer care begins with a team of over 4,000 customer care represen-tatives, available 24/7/365 by phone and online to troubleshoot a myriad of product issues. Self-help is easy through neW’s care portal and knowledge management system, providing access to product materials, live chat, and more. Seamless care continues through a ser-vice network of 35,000+ providers and

proprietary technology to monitor service events, ensuring timeliness, quality and complete satisfaction.

Driving ResultsneW leads the industry with their

customized marketing and training programs for the retailer tailored to their environment. thousands of training sessions each year further develop sales associates’ skills in selling and best practices on how to emphasize the value of service plans to customers. creative marketing programs enhance that value with compelling presentations both online and in-store. recognizing that today’s consumer is much more savvy and independent in their product research, the company has revolution-ized their online experience with a suite of interactive tools which cater to the consumer’s shopping experience while maximizing sales for their partners. and neW’s account management delivers the final key to drive home results.

neW’s solutions help its partners build loyalty, increase sales, and gain a higher rOi while enhancing the product ownership experience and simplifying the lives of their customers – anytime, any-place, anywhere. now that’s service.

N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW)

Corporate Headquarters

NEW’s Consumer Ownership Experience

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Joe Romano, Senior Vice President, Client Services and Business Development

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New Age Electronics, a Division of SYNNEX Corporation • New Age Electronics, founded in

1988; acquired by SYNNEX Corporation April 1, 2008 • SYNNEX Corporation, founded in 1980

• Public, NYSE: SNX • President and Chief Executive Officer – SYNNEX Corporation: Kevin

Murai • President, New Age Electronics: Adam Carroll • 21950 Arnold Center Road, Carson,

CA 90810 • (800) 234-0300 • Fax: (310) 549-6931 • [email protected] • www.newageelec-

tronics.com • Dealer Contact: New Age Electronics Sales Manager: Michael Mulvaney (864)

349.4827; [email protected]

New Age Electronics

new age electronics, a division of SYnneX corporation, under-stands retailers are always looking for new ways to differentiate them-selves and the company delivers

with innovative solutions that make a positive impact on their bottom line, including compre-hensive bundling packages, profitable refurbish-ment programs and superior logistics.

in order to help keep their retailers ahead of the curve, new age electronics continually cre-ates new bundles that incorporate the best of emerging technologies to offer total solutions for their customers with the right product mix. With SYnneX corporation’s acquisition of Jack of all games in March, 2010, the company now gives consumer electronics retailers the power to also include total gaming experience bundles as a part of their home entertainment portfolio.

in just the past year alone, new age elec-tronics and Jack of all games bundling program

has realized an increase of 193%. retailers have taken advantage of this comprehensive program because it enables their sales team to do consultative selling and provides consum-ers with one, convenient and comprehensive solution versus selling individual products solely on price point. new age electronics’ bundling programs also reflect important seasonal trends when consumers are inclined and motivated to purchase new products including back-to-school, holiday, Super Bowl and more.

new age electronics is also helping retailers maximize profits and better manage returned goods by providing refurbishment solu-tions, which incorporate margin-rich refurbished goods into their line-up. With new age’s refur-bishment programs, retailers not only eliminate waste by finding opportunities to put returned or dated product back into the mix, but also increase their profitability while doing so. Since these items are often priced 30 percent lower

than a comparable new product, it pays to put them back on the shelf and quickly.

Superior logistics continue to be a hallmark of new age electronics through their Supply chain Solutions program, formally known as SYnneX FlexSource. With 12 strategic distribu-tion centers located throughout the country, the company is better equipped to help minimize product touch points, which ensures that retail-ers get products faster and for less. new age electronics monitors their inventories, shipping and logistics on a monthly basis for continual improvements, and these increased cost efficien-cies are passed on to retailers for added savings.

their progressive approach and innovative solutions add up to more profits for a retailer’s bottom line. new age electronics invites you to call to discuss how they can help you do more business with less and provide the right ce experiences and product offerings that drive customers to your store.

New Age’s 12 Distribution Centers throughout the United States

New Age Electronics Headquarters in Carson, CA

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Nikon Inc.

Nikon Inc. • Founded in 1917 • President & CEO: Nobuyoshi Gokyu • 1300 Walt Whitman Rd.

Melville, NY 11747 • (631) 547-4200 • www.nikonusa.com

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/WhereToBuy.page

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nikon inc. is involved in a wide range of businesses centered on specializations in imaging prod-ucts, precision equipment, and instruments. nikon’s efforts to

provide the kind of products and technologies that will exceed its customers’ expectations are already achieving impressive results.

nikon is perhaps most well known for its reputation as a world leader in imaging prod-ucts, and its technologies continue to play a significant role in defining the photographic industry. nikon’s cOOlpiX cameras are helping reshape how people take pictures and share them with others. By integrating sophisticated groundbreaking features, nikon’s cOOlpiX cameras are making digital photography more accessible to consumers and enabling anyone to take stunning pictures.

nikon’s digital Slr cameras continue to revolutionize photography for amateur to professional photographers alike. With a range of digital Slr cameras, nikon offers virtually anyone looking to take spectacular pictures the speed, quality and durability of its award-winning digital Slr camera technology. in addition to bringing world-class cameras to

the u.S. market, nikon also distributes a broad line of consumer and professional accessories that add to the photographic experience. One example of that is NIKKOR brand optics; the result of nikon’s dedication to innovation and excellence in the manufacture of interchange-able camera lenses is the comprehensive assortment of NIKKOR optics—marvels of clarity, consistency, precision and reliability. A NIKKOR camera lens is a commitment to superiority, which is why nikon makes over 200 types of specialized optical glass for over 75 years. another example is nikon Speed-lights; powerful, versatile nikon Speedlights put creative control of flash at your command. With nikon’s creative lighting System, flash control is practically intuitive. Fill in shadows, reveal detail, add a sense of motion and visual effects to your images—all with automatic ease and total wireless control. Other accessories include cOOlScan® digital film scanners; nikon software products and nikon sports and recreational optics. nikon’s imaging business and its commitment to providing professional photographers and consumers with world-class products remains central to the com-pany’s efforts.

Beyond photography, nikon inc. is also the leading innovator of precision optical lens and imaging devices. Our array of ophthal-mic instruments, nikon industrial inspection and measuring systems, nikon microscopes and imaging systems for the biosciences and nikon surveying instruments are improving the way companies advance their business and professionals care for their clients. nikon’s precision equipment business is also driving remarkable innovation and growth. immersion lithography technology in ic scanners and lcd scanners that feature nikon’s multi-lens scanning system are now the finest in the industry, attracting keen attention. nikon is also making active efforts in new fields, such as photomask substrates for liquid crystal displays (lcds).

Over the last 90 years, nikon has consis-tently moved the photography, imaging and optics industry forward, discovery by discovery and product by product. as we continue our research and development mission to uncover advanced technologies that will enhance the lives of our customers, we also reaffirm our commitment to delivering the highest quality products and support.

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OmniMount • Founded in 1978 • Privately owned • President: Geoff Miller • 8201 South 48th St. Phoenix, AZ

85044-5355 • (800) 668-6848 • Fax: 602-296-0797 • [email protected] • www.omnimount.com

OmniMount

For over 30 years, OmniMount has up-held its position as a global leader in product innovation. From the begin-ning, OmniMount honed its skills as a pioneer in the field of audio mounts

and continues to build on its strong foundation and heritage. as the once separated worlds of hi-fi and video fused into home theater, the company’s scope has greatly expanded to incorporate a complete portfolio of mounting so-lutions, including motorized products, flat panel mounts, home theater furniture, professional au-dio/video racks, digital signage mounts, speaker stands and specialty products. OmniMount’s 50,000-square-foot corporate headquarters is located in phoenix, arizona (u.S.a.), with an additional sales and marketing office based in the U.K.

the OmniMount product line now features hundreds of mounting solutions that satisfy the demands of nearly every imaginable home theater application. OmniMount’s team of industrial designers and engineers are not only recognized throughout the consumer electron-ics industry for producing innovative and reliable products, but are also regularly honored with distinguished industry awards. From the small-est speaker to the largest flat panel and every-thing in between, OmniMount is a pioneer in developing consumer and commercial products to maximize the home theater experience. now represented worldwide in more than 67 coun-tries, OmniMount’s award-winning products are widely renowned for their groundbreaking de-sign, precise attention to detail, superior quality and long-term reliability.

Furthermore, as a global manufacturer of flat panel mounts and home theater furniture, OmniMount has made a commitment to reduc-ing its carbon footprint by shifting focus to a green‐friendly attitude. the green movement has its grasp on the consumer electronics industry and even in this challenging economy, sustain-able products and services are top of mind. the company makes it a point to conserve nature’s resources and reduce waste—as being green is a more than a trend, it’s a responsibility.

For more information about OmniMount, visit the consumer website at www.omnimount.com; or learn more about our professional products at www.omnimountpro.com. if you’d like to connect with OmniMount on popular social networking sites, follow on twitter, ’like’ us on Facebook and watch the latest videos on Youtube.

LEDW60

NCLP120F fixed mount

LEDP75 full-motion mount

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Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic Corporation of North America • Founded in 1959 • Public, Panasonic Corp.

of North America is the North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:

PC) of Osaka, Japan • Chairman & CEO: Joseph Taylor • 1 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

07094 • (800) 211-PANA (7262) • E-mail: http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-elec-

tronics/support/Contact-Us.2 • http://www.panasonic.com; http://www.panasonic.com/3D • Dealer Contact: James Sanduski, Senior

Vice President - Sales, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, (201) 348-7271, [email protected]

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Based in Secaucus, nJ, panasonic corporation of north america markets a broad line of digital and oth-er electronics products for

consumer, business and industrial use. the company is the principal north amer-ican subsidiary of panasonic corporation (nYSe: pc) of Osaka, Japan, and the hub of panasonic’s u.S. branding, marketing,

sales, service and r&d operations. panasonic is a world leader in 3d

technology offering end-to-end 3d solu-tions for consumers and professionals ranging from award-winning Full Hd 3d Hdtvs, Blu-ray disc players, and 3d camcorder and digital camera products through professional products for 3d acquisition, display and content pro-duction.

information about panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com and its Full Hd 3d site at www.pa-nasonic.com/3d. panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources and protect our environment through the company’s eco ideas programs. information about pana-sonic eco ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/green_innovation.

Chairman & CEO Joseph Taylor

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petra is the nation’s leading acces-sory distributor of consumer elec-tronics, custom installation, mobile audio/video and appliance connec-tion supplies with 2010 marking the

milestone of the company’s 25th anniversary. Since its inception, petra has always been a solution-oriented company making it easy for independent dealers, custom installers and inte-grators to stay in step with advancing technolo-gies that span across multiple markets in the electronics industry.

petra is a member of cea, cedia and para and stays in continuous contact with the pulse of the industry. petra realizes that acces-sories are the essential profit drivers for dealers and provides an extensive selection that ex-ceeds more than 20,000 SKUs from more than 500 industry-leading manufacturers, spanning a huge range of categories from iphone®/ipod®/ipad™ and home theater electronics to gaming, cellular and much more.

petra’s entire business model is built around fast, cost-efficient distribution, so fulfill-

ing orders—big or small—is what they do best. centrally located in edmond, Okla., petra ships to either coast quickly and cost efficiently. plus, petra’s free three-day shipping upgrade and same-day shipping guarantee provides deal-ers with the just-in-time inventory they need to maintain cash flow and lower their inventory investment. dealers also benefit from petra’s enormous buying power and unique combina-tion of category experience, personal service and top brand-name product availability.

petra’s full-color 1,200-plus page catalog mails twice annually to more than 110,000 retail-ers, e-tailers and custom installers and integra-tors across the u.S. dealers can also browse and buy from petra’s complete product selec-tion 24 hours a day at www.petra.com. petra re-cently created a mobile version of its website for its customers who need to get their work done on the go. From a smart phone or other mobile device, customers can see new items; shop existing product lines and place orders just as they would on the main site. additionally, petra customers can receive exclusive e-mail specials

and web-only offers, ensuring they always know the newest product additions and latest price drops.

While petra stays on the cutting edge of distribution technology, customer-driven service still tops the priority list and petra provides many options to support its dealers in running their businesses more profitably. petra offers flexible payment options from cOd and credit cards to net terms to assist with its dealers’ cash flow needs. additionally, petra’s huge product selec-tion, lowest price guarantee and no minimum order requirement allows retailers to diversify with little risk. petra also offers a free freight program and a drop-ship fulfillment program for approved e-tailers to save on overhead costs by essentially using petra’s warehouse as their own.

From the start, petra has remained dedi-cated to a customer-oriented mission. petra’s mix of products, financing options and its customer-based business model make it the one-stop distributor and true business partner for dealers.

Petra Industries • Founded in 1985 • Privately owned • President: Bill Stewart

2101 S. Kelly, Edmond, OK 73013 • (800) 443-6975 • Fax: (800) 997-3872

E-mail: [email protected] • www.petra.com

Petra Industries

President Bill Stewart

Petra headqaurters, Edmond, Okla.

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premier accessory group is a privately held company special-izing in the design, development & distribution of innovative consumer electronic accessories. categories

include a broad range of wireless accessories, Mp3, ipod, iphone and ipad accessories as well as computer and gpS accessories. recognized as one of the leading accessories manufacturers in the industry, premier’s prestigious portfolio of licensed and company-owned brand names includes MOtOr trend, lOWrider, premier, clip n’ charge, Mumbos and, most recently, energiZer.

the new energizer branded product line will include a full assortment of wireless acces-sories, Mp3, ipod, iphone, and ipad accesso-ries as well as computer accessories. acces-sories are the core business and sole focus of the premier team. concentration on this one product category ensures that premier can offer

customers superior quality products at competi-tive prices across all distribution channels. in addition, many pag products are available to the trade through custom-designed private label programs

Headquartered in new York, the company also has offices in Asia and in the United King-dom. team members include:

Sam esses, president – Has over 20+ years experience in the manufacture and distri-bution of wireless accessories. Sam has been instrumental in the design of many innovative wireless accessories and is the president and Managing partner of the premier accessories division based in long island city, Queens, nY. He is the main contact for our Motor trend & premier accessory private brand products.

alfred esses –alfred is the chief product ar-chitect and marketing director. combining youth and amazing market savvy, alfred understands the needs and directions of premier’s customer

base and delivers innovative and intelligent products.

albert esses – albert manages the busi-ness aspects of premier accessory group and assures product flow and quality customer service. Having grown up in the family business, albert has an encyclopedic understanding of the consumer electronics industry and well-defined sense of urgency.

pat Stanley, national Sales Manager – pat is a Sales & Marketing executive with a track record of success in the consumer electronics/Storage industry. during his 20 years with case logic, sales grew from $13 Million to over $100 Million. Heading up sales for premier accessory group he brings proven leadership in creating organic growth through market analysis and new product introductions addressing emerging technology.

For more information, please visit www.premieraccessorygroup.com

Premier Accessory Group

Premier Accessory Group• Founded in 2008 • Privately owned • 11-11 44th Dr.

Long Island City, NY 11101 • (718) 371-3634 • (718) 371-3624 (fax)

www.PremierAccessoryGroup.com

Pat Stanley,National Sales Manager

Albert Esses,Business Manager

Sam Esses, President

Alfred Esses, Chief Product Architect & Marketing Director

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Samsonic Trading Co. • Founded in 1971 • Privately owned • Owner: Nessim Hadef

160 West 28th Street New York, NY 10001 • (212) 929-8848 • Fax: (212) 627-6486

E-mail: [email protected] • www.sharperimage.com

Samsonic Trading Co.

Since doors opened for business in 1971, Samsonic has been expand-ing rapidly by continuing to create more and more ways to satisfy cus-tomers. initially, Samsonic special-

ized in distribution of brand name groups includ-ing but not limited to canon, Olympus, pentax, casio, and Fuji. Soon after, Samsonic broadened its horizons by distributing almost every item the consumer electronics market has to offer.

Years later, Samsonic founders nessim, Joe and david Hadef, had a new vision for the company. after noticing that the camera industry had few dependable, quality items, for an affordable, everyday price, the Hadefs quickly got to work. a strategic decision was made to partner with the Sharper image to obtain a license for new products. Soon after, Samsonic introduced their Sharper image line of cameras and camcorders with hot features such as 1080p Hd and waterproof capabilities. One of our best selling products is the Wp5, a

waterproof 5Mp digital camera that retails for just $69.95! it comes in a dashing metallic blue, attracting the eyes of customers countrywide. another hot seller is the Hd920, a 1080p touch screen 5Mp camcorder that retails for just $199! each Sharper image product is designed to incorporate the latest advances in digital tech-nology with a focus on ease of use. Samsonic’s Sharper image line was a smashing success, attracting major retailers such as Macy’s, Jc penny, Best Buy and lord and taylor.

Samsonic’s Sharper image line made a dra-matic entrance into the market and Samsonic quickly became one of the world’s leading man-ufacturers. “these significant strategic alliances are a testament to the strength of the Sharper image brand and will complement our overall assortment of consumer offerings,” states Fed-erico de Bellegarde, vice president of licensing at the Sharper image. “there has been consid-erable interest to license the brand and we are carefully selecting partners to cover a host of

categories. these additions and renewals to our roster of licensees shall continue to position the Sharper image brand as a leader in innovative and technology-rich lifestyle products.”

the Sharper images motto: quality, in-novation, design is the perfect way to describe Samsonic. We bring you fresh, easy-to-operate, eye-catching products at an unbelievable price. at any age, people all over the world are enjoy-ing the benefits of our Sharper image products. Your complete satisfaction with our products is our ultimate goal. each Sharper image product is designed to incorporate the latest advances in digital technology while also being easy to use. We pledge to continue to design fashion-able, cutting edge consumer electronic prod-ucts manufactured under strict quality control guidelines and in an environmentally friendly process. it is our hope that this commitment to your needs and expectations will result in your consideration of other Sharper image products in the future.

Sharper Image HD camcorder

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Sanus designs and builds a broad variety of home av furnishings, tv and speaker wall mounts, speaker stands, and accessories to thou-sands of major consumer retailers,

professional av dealers and system integrators around the world.

the company was formed in 1986 by Jim Wohlford as a producer of audiophile grade speaker stands for the residential market. in 2004, chief Manufacturing and Sanus com-bined to form chief Sanus audio visual (cSav),

which was later updated to Milestone av technologies. the duchossois group (tcg), a privately held investment group, purchased Milestone av technologies in 2008.

throughout its history Sanus has prided itself on innovation. in 2002, Sanus was the first company to introduce a universal mount for flat-panel televisions. prior to this, each bracket was designed to fit a specific tv. With the vMpl50 mount, Sanus developed the “virtual axis™” mechanism which allows users to tilt the view-ing angle of a tv with the touch of a finger.

Other featured technologies the company has developed include proSet™, which lets users make micro-adjustments to the height and level of the tv after installation, and Followthru™, an innovative in-arm cable channel that protects and conceals cables the entire length of the extension arm for a clean appearance.

product safety is also a guiding principle of Sanus. each wall mount produced by Sanus is tested and meets ul certification. When installed properly, every Sanus wall mount will hold four times its rated weight.

Sanus

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Sanus • Founded in 1986 • Privately owned VP & GM – Consumer Brands: Jim Wohlford •

Vice President, Consumer Sales: Keith Pribyl • 2221 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113

• (651) 484-7988; (800) 359-5520 • (651) 636-0367 fax • www.sanus.com

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Price Point Accessories c/o Section8

Price Point Accessories c/o Section8 • Founded in 2002 • Privately owned • CEO: Jack Gemal

45 Knightsbridge Rd. Piscataway NJ 08854 • (732) 885 0713

(732) 885 1949 (fax) • [email protected] • www.TheSection8.com

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Section 8 is manufacturer of earbuds and headphone with licenses of the largest roster of music artists including Elvis Presley, Kiss, The Who, Shakira, Run DMC, lil Wayne, pink Floyd, 2pac, notorious Big, Sex pistols, def leppard, aerosmith, Woodstock, devo, all time low, HiM, Mastodon, B.o.B, Marilyn Monroe Sam Shaw collection, and over 50 others. Some of the products which have been sold into Hot

topic, Spencers, urban Outfitters, dr. Jay’s, transworld, FYe, and many others.

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Scosche Industries, Inc. • Founded in 1980 • Privately owned • President: Roger

Alves • 1550 Pacific Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033 • (800) 363-4490 • (805) 486-9996 (fax)

[email protected] • www.scosche.com • Dealer contact: (800) 363-4490, ext.1

celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2010, Scosche is still 100% family owned and operated with over 120 great people alongside them. Sco-sche industries began in February

1980 as a research and consulting company for other manufacturers. Scosche’s initial business goal was to provide both the novice and profes-sional installer with the most up-to-date informa-tion on installation techniques for a variety of vehicles. Companies such as Alpine, Kenwood, craig, pioneer, Jensen and Harada all used Sco-sche to provide them with vehicle information.

through their research, they realized that dedicated installation kits, to achieve ease of installation and a perfect factory-like fit without cutting the dash area, would soon become “the

necessary accessory”. they then designed and patented kits for the most popular vehicles, allowing installation of almost any head unit in place of the stock system.

Founded on innovation, Scosche continues to diversify its product lines with a full line of iphone and ipod accessories. these cutting-edge accessories continue to lead the industry with unique, award-winning products including cases, chargers, remote controls, earphones, cables and mounts.

Scosche continues to expand its after-market accessories with new products includ-ing Bluetooth interfaces, gpS and navigation accessories, handsfree Bluetooth accessories, stereo replacement interfaces and factory ipod integration interfaces.

Scosche industries continues to market the products that founded the company with Scosche’s signature “Custom Kit, Factory Fit” dash and wiring installation kits for most new domestic and import vehicles.

in addition to these signature products, the following are some of the products Scosche industries markets through its four different brands: award-winning high-end power wire, platinum plated distribution blocks and audio cable; sound damping and heat insulation mate-rial; and high-end speakers and amps. Scosche industries currently holds 70 patents for its innovative product designs and markets distinct brand lines including eFX®, realM®, Blue-Fusion®, e2®, accumat® and the signature Scosche® line.

Scosche Industries

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SDI Technologies Inc.

SDI Technologies Inc. • Founded in 1956 • Privately owned • President: Ezra S. Ashkenazi

1299 Main Street, Rahway, NJ 07065 • (732) 574-9000 • (732) 382-2954 (fax)

E-mail: [email protected] • www.sditechnologies.com

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Founded in 1956 as the original in-novator of realtone transistor radios and Soundesign rack systems, today Sdi technologies designs, manufac-tures, and markets a full line of alarm

clocks, clock radios, portable speakers, home audio systems, headphones, and computer accessories. Sdi’s products are marketed under several prominent brands, including iHome,

timex and new Balance and Sdi holds many technology licenses, including Bongiovi dpS, Bluetooth, and Made for ipod/iphone/ipad/airplay.

SDI, through its KIDdesigns affiliate, markets youth electronics and electronics toys under the Barbie, disney, and nerf licenses. Sdi has six fa-cilities throughout north america and asia and designs and develops all of its products, pack-

aging, and displays in house. Sdi prides itself on having innovative award winning product lines, comprehensive advertising campaigns on tv, in print and online as well as one of the lowest re-turn rates and best on time shipping records in the industry.

Sdi’s products can be found through virtu-ally every distribution network in over 60 coun-tries.

Ezra S. Ashkenazi, President

SDI’s products are marketed under several prominent brands, including iHome.

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Service Net Warranty, LLC

Service Net Warranty, LLC • Founded in 1996 • Privately owned • President of Sales & Marketing:

Chris Smith • 650 Missouri Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 • (812) 258.4700

[email protected] • www.servicenet.com

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Founded in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1996, Service net underwrites and administers extended warranty programs for many of the world’s most recognized brands and their

respected product lines. We create warranty-marketing programs for consumer electronics, computers, appliances, and Hvac products for both consumer and commercial applications.

at Service net, it is our mission to connect with our client and foster a relationship of trust and integrity that will allow the work we do to increase the lifetime value of their brand and product which will enhance their customers’ ex-periences. Our proven track record is attributed to the value we add to our clients by increasing efficiencies and enhancing the customer experi-ence, which leads to consumer retention.

Service net’s leaders bring extensive ten-ures in the warranty arena as well as long-term tenure at Service net. their experience and history of successes guide a result-driven team of talented employees. the combination of our business acumen, their industry knowledge,

and the technical savvy expertise creates solu-tions that enable customers around the world to have confidence in their extended service plans and service interactions.

Our team stays focused on service solu-tions that fit with our client, their brands, and their products to achieve the strategic impera-tives that drive success. Our key differentiators are that we are: Flexible, customer driven, innovative, creative, and consumer Focused.

Service net has led the industry with many innovative product offerings and in most cases has led the industry in bringing these products and services to market first. We were one of the first companies to introduce accidental damage by Handling (adH) in all 50 uS states. this was a significant milestone for portable electron-ics and has been well received by consumers. today warranties with adH and no-deductible have the highest penetration of sales in the technology area.

another innovative program developed by Service net was “easy Mobile tech”. this program provided retailers with access to their

own network of in-home technology technicians without incurring the cost of hiring their own staff and support infrastructure.

this year Service net became the leader in providing coverage for ereaders. this technol-ogy has exploded as it has been widely distrib-uted at book sellers worldwide. consumers are expected to purchase millions of these products in 2010.

Finally, Service net is the innovator and leader in lifecycle marketing. Service net through its in-house marketing department creates warranty and communication programs to drive consumer brand loyalty. From welcome mail/email to service contract sales, renewal, and to product end-of-life marketing, Service net creates positive brand messages which lead to higher repurchase rates.

another differentiating factor for Service net is its “a+” rating by the Better Business Bureau™. You can be assured that when a consumer is unhappy, Service net is quick to act as we value the consumer experience and desire to preserve brand equity.

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SED International, Inc.

SED International, Inc. • Founded in 1980 • Private – SECX • President & CEO: Jonathan Elster

4916 N. Royal Atlanta Dr. • Tucker, GA 30084 • (800) 444-8962 • www.sedonline.com

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Sed international, inc., founded in 1980 is a leading provider of consumer electronics, computer hardware, and wireless com-munications products to channel

partners throughout the united States and latin America. Known for industry leading service levels, Sed international delivers world-class offerings including dedicated sales representa-tives, flexible financing, end-user fulfillment, demo programs, and same day shipping. Sed international is headquartered in atlanta, ga, with additional sales offices and distribution centers in dallas, tX; Miami, Fl; los angeles, ca; Buenos aires, argentina; and Bogota, columbia.

Sed provides resellers the benefits of longstanding partnerships with over 150 lead-ing manufacturers. top manufacturer partners include: Samsung, Flip video, polaroid, cuisi-nart, Sherwood, Jvc, rca, Sansui, audiovox, tomtom, acer, Hitachi, Microsoft, pioneer, Kingston, ASUS, VuPoint, Z-Line, and Sanus.

top ce product categories include: televi-sion, audio / video, Home theater, gpS, Mp3, and accessories. Sed is also a major supplier of computer products, including notebook, tablet and desktop computers, external hard drives, and internal components.

a full featured website (www.sedonline.com) provides Sed’s customers the ability to check product availability and pricing, place

orders, track shipments, and completely man-age their account. SedOnline features specials and other website promotions updated on a regular basis. Full edi / Ftp / XMl capabilities are available for customers who have advanced electronic communication requirements.

Sed rewards™ provide additional value for partnering with Sed. Sed rewards™ is an incentive program which pays dollars back to resellers for purchases of products from the distributor. points are loaded onto an american express® branded Sed rewards™ card which can be used at over 180 merchants, including Sed. each point has a value of one dollar. More information about Sed rewards™ is available at www.sedonline.com/rewards.

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SIRAS

SIRAS • Founded in 1999 • Wholly-owned subsidiary of Nintendo of America Inc.

President: Peter Junger • 11121 Willows Road N.E., Suite 200 Redmond, WA 98052

(425) 497-3300 • Fax: (425) 497-3349 • [email protected] • www.siras.com

Dealer Contact: Maridee Maraz, (425) 497-3347, [email protected]

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SiraS is the pioneer in point-of-Sale (pOS) electronic product registration and return validation technology, which allows participating retailers and manufacturers to track product, reduce returns and fraud, protect inventory, recover stolen product, validate warrantees, and improve

both forward and reverse logistics. By tracking each product throughout its sales lifecycle by its unique “fingerprint,” (currently upc and serial number), SiraS respects and preserves total consumer anonymity. at

the same time, SiraS provides valuable tools for its manufacturing, retailer and law enforcement partners to optimize operations, resolve investigations, increase lifecycle visibility, and improve the consumer experience. and with a bold rOi guarantee,

SiraS also provides law enforcement and retail loss prevention professionals with access to its product data network, SiraS p.i., for use as a crime fighting tool to help them track product and establish ownership. SiraS provides this access at no charge.

Peter Junger (seated), (L-R) Dustin Ares, Maridee Maraz and Kristin Secreto

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SunBriteTV

SunBriteTV • Founded in 2004 • Privately owned • CEO: Larry Kaiser

President: Tom Weaver • 5069 Maureen Lane, Unit A, Moorpark, CA 93021

(866) 357-8688 • Fax: (805) 499-8009 • www.sunbritetv.com

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a trend was building. Homeowners across the country were migrat-ing to their backyards, taking the best of their indoor spaces to the great outdoors. With the installa-

tion of outdoor fireplaces, kitchens, heaters and protected patios, families were creating outdoor living spaces that, in some climates, could be enjoyed year-round.

In Moorpark, California, Larry Kaiser, ceO of an av manufacturing company saw this trend as an opportunity. He believed that if people were spending more time outdoors, then television entertainment would soon be in demand. Kaiser manufactured commercial outdoor solutions for quick-service drive-thru restaurant displays, so he had the knowledge and infrastructure to develop an outdoor tv. He contacted tom Weaver, a long time friend and highly-skilled and experienced electro-mechanic engineer and entrepreneur to propose a part-nership.

the duo pooled their extensive experience and resources and established SunBritetv llc. as they designed the first all-weather tv, their

objective was to build a tv that would be rug-ged and durable enough to be permanently in-stalled outdoors and withstand the vast climatic conditions across north america.

they integrated an lcd panel within a powder-coated aluminum all-weather exterior that would protect the internal components from rain, snow, insects and dust. they added cooling fans and thermostatic heaters to guard against extreme weather temperatures and condensation, and an anti-reflective window for added protection and improved viewing. to keep the cables dry, they designed an innova-tive watertight cable pass-through entry system.

When SunBritetv rolled out the first 20.1-inch outdoor lcd television in 2004, customers quickly grasped the concept and the demand for the tvs grew exponentially. today, the company provides a full line of 22-, 32-, 46- and 55-inch lcd Hd televisions with a full line of weather-resistant mounting solutions.

in an effort to expand their market reach, SunBritetv recently introduced two new tvs to their product line. Model 3230Hd is the company’s 32-inch Hd lcd tv. this tv is

value-engineered with SunBritetv’s signature all-weather feature-set, and outdoor-rated aSa plastic resin exterior. the result is a sleek, lighter-weight, lower-priced tv, without compromising the durability and quality that SunBritetv customers have learned to trust. On the high-end, SunBritetv introduced Model 5510Hd. Sporting a 55-inch 1080p full Hd lcd screen with a 120 Hz. refresh rate, this tv is ideal for homeowners who are looking for home-theater quality viewing in their outdoor space.

also new to SunBritetv’s line-up this year is Model 2220Hd, a 22-inch lcd tv that is designed for the up-close and personal viewing areas such as spa, barbecue and other areas where space is at a premium.

SunBritetv’s outdoor tv concept and product line provides excitement and profit-ability for both small and large retailers. their all-weather tvs can be found in small- and medium-sized electronic stores throughout the uS, and more recently in online retail outlets such as Best Buy, Sears and target, with more in-store placement due on the horizon.

SunBritetv delivers all-Weather tv Solutions to the great Outdoors

SunBriteTV’s 5510HD, a 55-inch 1080p full HD LCD screen

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Sungale

Sungale • Founded in 2000 • Privately owned • President and CEO: Ninjun Sun

13941 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710 • (909) 902-1807 • Fax: (909) 902-6117

[email protected] • www.sungale.com

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Sungale, headquartered in chino, ca, and with manufacturing facili-ties located in Shenzhen, china, is ranked within the top five digital photo frame manufacturers today.

Founded in 2000 by ceO and president ningjun Sun, Sungale is a leading manufacturer of not only digital photo frames but also portable me-dia players, digital photo albums, video clock radios, eBook readers, ip radios, led Smart lamps, android Based internet tablets and its own internet Streaming portable television device—KULA TV, making Sungale one of the most diverse consumer electronics technol-ogy companies in the world. through Sungale’s innovation, devotion to cutting-edge technol-ogy and dedication to customer satisfaction, Sungale’s products are known for their superior durability, applicability and affordability. Sungale is committed to actively keeping pace with today’s rapid advances in digital and wireless technology.

through the continuation of technological advancement and pursuit of customer sat-isfaction, Sungale’s goals are clear—provide

high-tech innovative products to customers at reasonable prices along with stellar customer service and support.

KULA TV, Sungale’s most advanced Wi-Fi based touch screen-enabled entertainment device, brings local and international television content to customers without subscription fees and without contracts. With over 500 channels from the united States, europe, South america, Central America and Asia, KULA TV streams the most popular programs from all over the world offering six different language settings and organizational viewing options by country, language, category and popularity. in addition to streaming internet-based channels live and on demand, the KULA TV also features portable media player applications to playback saved videos, audio files and photos with additional memory using a Mirco Sd card. a 5” and 7” KULA TV model will be launched in 2011.

Sungale will also be introducing 22” and 32” widescreen energy-saving led tv models with KULA TV Internet functions built-in, bringing customers their favorite Hdtv broadcasts and the versatility of internet tv programming along

with internet apps for more functionality. Models will be available in silver and piano black.

through continuous innovation and the addition of android 2.1 OS, 3d accelerator, and compatibility with Microsoft Office applications Sungale will launch the newest and sleekest additions to the cyberus tablet Series—the 10” cyberus id1010Wta and the 7” cyberus id707Wta. With full web browsing capabilities, access to open source android applications, 3d gaming options, integrated camera functions and additional internet applications the cyberus tablets provides entertainment for the mobile lifestyle. in addition to the introduction of an-droid based tablets, Sungale is also developing business-to-business solutions for the advertis-ing agency with its WaS digital Signage System that will allow advertisers the ease of controlling advertising content from any computer in the world.

to find out more about Sungale and our products, visit us at the 2011 ceS at the las vegas convention center’s South Hall 1 Booth number 20958 or visit Sungale’s website at www.sungale.com.

Ninjun Sun, President/CEO

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TechCraft Manufacturing Inc. • Founded in 1974 • Privately owned • President: Mike

Selim • 1250 Dagenais Ouest, Laval, Quebec, H7L 5E3 • (866) 932-2203 • Fax: (450)

622-3452 • [email protected] • www.TechCraft.net • Dealer phone: (866) 932-2203

Dealer E-mail: [email protected]

TechCraft Manufacturing Inc.

techcraft is a leading designer and wholesaler of electronics and enter-tainment furniture. techcraft was originally founded in 1974 as a divi-sion of major Japanese electronics

company. during those formative years, tech-craft employees garnered a deep appreciation for the essential elements of design and quality.

those lessons were first applied to the private-label (or OeM) markets. But in the last decade, techcraft has expanded to designing and building products under its own brand for retailers around the world.

today techcraft is a global company with our corporate office in Montreal and branch offices in toronto and north carolina as well as sourcing offices in Singapore and taiwan.

Our Montreal-based design team is con-stantly looking for ways to address the ever evolving consumer electronics industry as well as other areas of home furnishings. in concert

with this, our sourcing offices are always on the lookout for factories that we can truly partner with to provide a stable and high quality source of furniture to our valued customers.

at techcraft, we believe that our major strength has been our ability to adapt to chang-ing conditions in the marketplace. We have tran-sitioned through many extraordinary changes in the past few decades and today we stand as a strong, stable, current and extremely reliable supplier. From the days of speaker stands and component racks to the days of tube televisions to the new world of ultra slim panels, tech-craft’s product line and thought process have always evolved with one goal in mind—being responsive, giving our dealer base a steady and dependable source of profits in an increasingly complex and slender margin marketplace.

We have steadily worked to increase dealer aSps during the time of flat panel price attri-tion as well as provided dealers new reasons

to bring consumers to their stores. Our recent introduction of 23 new models of Quick-Fit no tools required credenzas and television stands has been extremely well received by our dealers and the consumers they serve. Our already low return rates have dropped even further due to the fact that much of the new furniture we build involves no tools or hardware parts.

ultimately at techcraft, we believe that what sets us apart is not our products or sourc-ing capability, but our ability to constantly deliver results to our customers. Whether it’s new and innovative products, incredibly low return rates, super fast shipping times or an excellent in-stock record, techcraft is constantly focused on delivering results to our customers and exceed-ing their expectations—and that focus is widely valued within the industry.

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Telikin

Telikin • Founded in 2008 • CEO: Fred Allegrezza • 1100 Horizon Circle, Suite 102

Chalfont, PA 18914 • (215) 240-1150 • Fax: (267) 308-0565 • Sales: 1(800) 230-3881

Support: 1(800) 730-6893 • www.telikin.com

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The New Brand of Computertelikin, a registered brand of venture 3 Systems, is located in chalfont, pennsylvania, and is de-signed to provide consumers with an advanced, yet very simple to use computer at a very afford-able price. the mission behind the touchscreen computer is to help people stay in touch with family and friends and manage contacts, cal-endars and personal information, no matter the level of technology expertise.

this new operating system, build on a li-nux platform eliminates frustrations, viruses and software incompatibilities commonly found in traditional personal computers (pcs). Features include web browsing, photo sharing, video phone, email, address book, weather, calendar and games with a user interface designed spe-cifically for the novice computer user.

Behind the BrandFounded by a team of experts with many years of experience in the cable television and con-sumer electronic industry and backed by quality professionals in sales, marketing, operational and financial fields, the easy to use computer is al-

ready being showcased by organizations, media and pundits from various organizations including discovery channel, pace university and aarp.

Fred allegrezza, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the com-puter and communications sector, is ceO and founder of telikin. the technical team is led by cliff lewis and tim court, who also have over 30 years experience in developing systems that currently support millions of users.

“each new innovative concept and inven-tion throughout my career has been based on a specific need in the consumer industry,” comments allegrezza. “telikin is based on real-life requirements in my own family. My parents and in-laws both want to stay connected to our family through photos, video conferencing and general internet applications but needed a simple, no nonsense computer to accomplish this. through market research and strategic planning with our team of experts, telikin was created and is ready to connect friends and family around the globe.”

allegrezza has been founder‚ ceO‚ and angel investor of multiple successful startup

companies. Most recently‚ Fred was the primary investor and executive chairman of anySource Media‚ a connected tv software company acquired at a premium by divX in Septem-ber of 2009. prior to anySource Media, Fred founded vivid technology‚ a successful video On demand company that grew, merged with concurrent computer corporation and became an industry leader delivering vOd systems to comcast‚ time Warner‚ cox‚ and other cable companies. Other ventures included ever-stream, Opgate‚ general instruments (now part of Motorola) and vertasent, also a part of Motorola. Fred is the named inventor on 5 uS patent applications in video On demand technology.

Meet Telikintelikin is available the first quarter of 2011, officially launching at the upcoming consumer electronics Show (ceS) in las vegas January 6-9, 2011. please visit with us at booth 3008 in the north Hall in the Silver Summit section. You can also learn more by visiting our website at www.telikin.com.

Fred Allegrezza, CEO

the easy to use touch Screen computer

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The Tiffen Company • President and CEO: Steven Tiffen • 90 Oser Ave. Hauppauge, NY 11788 •

(631) 273-2500; (800) 645-2522 • Fax: (631) 273-2557 • Sales Contact: Ed Boylan, Vice President,

[email protected]

The Tiffen Company

tiffen (www.tiffen.com) has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of photographic filters and camera accessories for the still image, mo-tion picture and broadcast televi-

sion industries for over 70 years. tiffen is the recipient of two technical achievement awards and a Scientific and engineering award from the academy of Motion picture arts & Sciences, as well as an emmy award from the academy of television arts and Sciences for its breakthrough technology in optical filters.

Founded in 1938 by nat tiffen, this family-owned, privately held business is now headed by Steven tiffen, president and ceO. tiffen continues to aggressively grow the company with the development of innovative products and advance his company’s position as a leader in the imaging accessory category with the in-troduction of its award-winning dfx digital Filter software with over 2,000 standard and special effect filters for the professional and consumer markets.

Following this success, tiffen introduced mobile digital enhancement applications, photo fx and cool fx, a definitive set of digital optical filters for the iphone® and ipod® touch, as well as the new photo fx ultra for the ipad®. photo fx and cool fx simulate many popular award-winning tiffen glass filters and specialty lenses and represent the most easy to use, compre-hensive feature rich photo apps for the amateur or professional photographer on the go.

tiffen continues to meet the needs of the ever changing motion picture and video world with its revolutionary state-of-the-art Steadi-cam® camera Stabilizing Systems. these award-winning invaluable dynamic produc-tion tools have liberated the camera from its constraints, allowing the operator to move in a continuous motion, alleviating the need for tripods, cranes and dollies.

using the same Steadicam technology, and to meet the demand of the next generation of video on the go, tiffen has created the Steadi-cam Smoothee™, an easy to use, right out of

the box, camera stabilizer for the apple iphone 3gs, 4, and Motorola Flip with other hand held devices in the works. the Steadicam Smoothee will be available december 2010.

tiffen’s family of innovative brands contin-ues to offer the best products in their categories including: davis & Sanford, a full line of quality tripods and support accessories for over 80 years; domke Bags, developed by a photojour-nalist, has become the preferred choice of the White House photographers association and professional photographers for over 30 years; lowel-light, the world’s leader in location light-ing; listec, a full line of teleprompters for the Motion picture & television industry; Strobof-rame flash brackets and accessories; Saun-ders rotary trimmers for the hobbyist and the professional; Kodak Wratten filters, the industry standard; and Wein products, a line of photo products for film and digital cameras.

thetiffen factory and corporate offices are located in Hauppauge, long island, new York, with other facilities in California and the U.K.

Tiffen Headquarters Steve Tiffen, President & CEO Steadicam Smoothee™ camera stabilizer

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Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. • 1939 (merging of Tanaka Engineering Works and

Hakunetsusha) • Public, TYO: 6502; LSE: TOS • CEO, Toshiba America Information Systems,

Inc.: Mark Simons • GM, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division:

Jeff Barney • 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 • (949) 583-3000 • http://us.toshiba.

com/ • Dealer Contact: Christopher Larson, Vice President, Sales, TV and Digital A/V, Toshiba

America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

With over 135 years of experi-ence, toshiba offers a full range of digital life products and consumer electronics that are backed by millions

in r&d, and represent a responsible approach to business and global citizenship. toshiba is a $68 billion global company employing more than 200,000 people in 30 countries around the globe. toshiba’s main business and product categories are in infrastructure, consumer prod-ucts, electronic devices and components.

in a strategic move designed to take full advantage of the ongoing digital convergence in the u.S. market, toshiba america information Systems, inc. (taiS), a worldwide leader in lap-

tops, and toshiba america consumer products, l.l.c. (tacp), a leading provider of a full line of home entertainment products, announced in May 2010 that they will be unified into a single operating company. By combining the resources of each company toshiba is able to provide the industry’s broadest and strongest range of digital products. this initiative integrates tacp as part of the digital products division (dpd), a division of taiS.

together, this newly unified division will provide a full line of Hdtvs, Blu-ray disc and dvd products, laptop computers, hard drives, industrial camera products, telecommunication systems and imaging systems. these products feature toshiba-pioneered technologies and

represent industry excellence and commitment to deliver superior picture quality and value, while offering striking cosmetics, advanced features, and a wide variety of screen sizes to fit every need, room, and lifestyle.

toshiba tvs are hardware-enabled to dis-play movies in 3d and 1080p, hyper-real gaming scenes, netflix and direct access to social me-dia channels. recent product highlights include the new toshiba WX800 cinema Series led Hdtvs, also available with 3d capability. the WX800 Series features up to a 55-inch display, 3d output, 1080p Full Hd images, an ultra-thin design, built-in wireless plus and internet tv package for broad connectivity.

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URC (Universal Remote Control, Inc.) • Founded in 1991 • Privately owned • Founder &

CEO: Chang K. Park • Senior Vice President and General Manager: Douglas M. Cole • 500

Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 • (914) 835-4484 • Fax: (914) 835-4532 • http://

www.universalremote.com (public) • http://www.urcControlRoom.com (membership

required) • Vice President of Sales: Lars Granoe • Director of Commercial Sales: Jamie

Finnegan • Director of Consumer Sales: Debra Sharker

URC (Universal Remote Control, Inc.)

Yesterday, we called ourselves uni-versal remote control. today, we’re urc. “remote” truly is our middle name, and that will never change. But our logo, like our company, has

changed. Our new logo reflects our readiness to show urc customers, resellers and integrators en-tirely new ways to control their digital experiences, and communicates that those ways are not limited just to our remotes.

at cedia eXpO 2010, we introduced the total control™ line of exciting residential and commer-cial automation products. With the MrX-10 ad-vanced network System controller at the core, our new total control™ lineup includes the dMS-1200 network Multi-Zone amplifier, Snp-1 Streaming network player, two new 2-way handheld remotes, a 2-way in-wall keypad, a 2-way in-wall network touchscreen and ip surveillance cameras.

We’re now much more than remotes. urc now offers holistic control solutions for homes and busi-nesses. Our attractive value proposition of affordabil-ity, functionality and scalability fills a growing need in today’s marketplace—and tomorrow’s.

Commitment to Qualityurc is dedicated to producing only the highest-quality products that deliver the maximum positive experience to our customers worldwide. We’ve sold more than 50 million remote control devices in

the last 10 years alone. We back our products with a highly trained, uSa-based technical support staff located in new York State. Our control products are manufactured in asia and north america in iSO 9001, iSO 14001 and tS 16949 certified factories using the highest possible environmental manage-ment standards. We follow the most stringent quality assurance protocol imaginable.

Home Theater and BeyondOur award-winning flagship line—the complete control™ series—offers premium home automation solutions for every purpose and every room. these products are designed with many advanced features, including ip-based network control, haptic feed-back and large color touch-screen lcds, and are intended for professional installation. Our new total control™ series extends beyond the home theater and throughout the entire house. total control™ leverages the power of the local area network to put control in the hands of our customers.

Commercial AV Vertical Marketsat urc, we realize that the demands of the various commercial av vertical markets are far different than those of the domestic residential field, so we design and build components that stand up to institutional applications. Our award-winning KP-4000 2-way touchscreen and MrX-1 network Base Station come to life via preprogrammed application modules

that ease installation and assure consistent quality from site to site.

Subscription Broadcast/Cablethe world’s leading cable and subscription broad-cast providers rely on us for their remote control needs. We understand the rigorous household demands that can be placed on cable and satellite set-top box remote controls, and we manufacture our products to meet the highest standards of quality and reliability for exacting customers who demand nothing less.

Consumer Retail/DIYat urc, we understand what consumers want in their control devices. Our consumer products are de-signed to answer consumers’ needs—at affordable prices—and are easy to set up and operate. We offer a full line of user-installable ir products for consumers who desire easy-to-use solutions for operating their audio/video and home entertainment systems.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)Some of the world’s leading high-end audio manufacturers rely on us to provide them with the highest-quality remote controls. companies such as McIntosh, Harman Kardon, Parasound, Tag Mclaren, rotel and Sherwood have all relied on our remote controls to control their components.

We’re urc. control the experience.

URC headqaurters KP4000 R50

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every business day, WYnit delivers millions of dollars of products from over a hundred top industry brands to thousands of resellers across the country. We make it our business to

understand the intricacies of effectively moving inventory from our manufacturer and supplier partners to our widely diverse customer base ranging from the nation’s largest retailers and etailers, to small independent specialty outlets.

Headquartered in the Syracuse, nY, area for over 22 years, WYnit serves the broad range consumer electronics, photo Specialty and Wide Format markets with additional focus areas of id/Security/Surveillance and Outdoor products. We maintain our technical graphics division headquarters in greenville, South caro-lina, while operating distribution and logistics centers in Memphis, tn, and Fresno, ca. these locations provide coast-to-coast coverage and same-day shipping on in-stock orders received by 5pm local time.

WYnit shares the common purpose of

improving the competitive position of Our cus-tomers and Suppliers by building interdepen-dent channel relationships and identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities. We expand our value proposition to both our customers and suppliers by offering a wide range of custom logistics and marketing services including: Blind drop-shipping, custom packaging, advertising materials, electronic content, merchandising de-sign and production and fee-for service logistics.

With individualized service and attention no call center can deliver, We Make it Our Business to Know Your Business. Our account-dedicated sales and service persons are assigned by class of trade, not geography. the WYnit sales force is designed to provide product insight and pro-fessional expertise to their accounts. Our sales professionals are continually trained in the latest products, innovations and applications relevant to their respective market arena and leverages personal relationships with our supplier partners to provide exceptional opportunities for their reseller customers.

We offer an impressive line card of brands including: archos, audiovox, aXiS, Brack-etron, Brunton, cables unlimited, canon, canson, colorright, datacard group, d-link, dreamgear, echo Baby, elmo, elmo Security, energizer, epson, Falcon, Fargo electronics, Fujifilm, g-technology, garmin, gerber, golla, griffin, Harman photo, Hewlett packard, Hid global, Hitachi, Humminbird, ikan, ilFOrd color products, ilFOrd galerie, ilFOrd photo, Jawbone, Kentmere Photographic, KODAK, leatherman, lexar, lowepro, Magellan, Maxell, Motorola, nikon, Olympus, Oregon Scientific, pantone, paterson photographic, pelican, peli-can Storm, pentax, primera technology, Sabio, Samsung|gvi Security, Sandisk, Sanyo, Sharp, SOnY Security, thermos, tomtom, transcend, veHO, Wacom, Whistler, Zebra technologies, Zoombak, ZyXel and more.

For more information on products and ser-vices, call 1-800-gO-WYnit or log on to www.wynit.com.

WYNIT

WYNIT, Inc. • Founded in 1987 • Privately owned • President: Geoffrey Lewis • Chief

Operating Officer: Pete Richichi • 5801 East Taft Rd. North Syracuse, NY 13212 •

1-800-GO-WYNIT • Fax: (315) 437-0432 • [email protected] • WWW.WYNIT.COM

WYNIT Headquarters

Chief Operating Officer, Pete Richichi Geoffrey Lewis, President

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in august 2010, amtrust Financial Services, inc., a multinational specialty property and casualty insurer that owns and operates ex-tended service plan provider aMt Warranty corp, purchased Warrantech. combined,

these two organizations can now offer an even greater level of service and support through the broadening and diversifying of their respective resources and capabilities.

Warrantech is now not only backed by, but part of the family of one of the industry’s stron-gest teams of underwriters in amtrust, rated “a” (excellent), Financial Size iX from a.M. Best. Warrantech provides the strength and stability retailers and manufacturers need when offering consumers extended service plans and warranty programs.

Warrantech is an expert in evaluating risk, products and pricing in a wide array of industries, with a specialty focus in consumer electronics. underwriting is arranged through amtrust wholly owned insurance companies. underwriting and administration are licensed and compliant in all states, offering clients one reliable source for their warranty programs and assuring them that consumers’ claims will be

managed promptly, helping to protect their brand reputation.

A Modular ApproachWarrantech carefully evaluates each client’s business to create a customized extended service program. Warrantech offers a modu-lar approach, allowing clients to choose Warrantech’s bundled underwriting and administration program or its underwriting-only option. this approach gives clients the flexibility to choose a program that fits their business needs and capabilities. Warrantech’s extended service plans can also be tailored to clients’ needs, and include replacement and repair programs and accidental damage protection for a variety of consumer electron-ics products.

in addition, Warrantech offers a turnkey extended service plan called repairMaster™, a tangible card-based program that offers coverage for a variety of product categories and price ranges. repairMaster is easy to implement in multi-store, multi-product retail outlets and can generate substantial growth in eSp business.

Creating Growth & Mutual Successtoday’s consumers are looking for the greatest value in their purchases, and view electronics as an investment worth protecting. establishing a corporate culture with an emphasis on eSps is a way for retailers and manufacturers to meet consumers’ needs while also increasing their own profitability.

Warrantech offers a broad range of on-site and online training options for program manag-ers and sales associates, dedicating time and resources to helping clients improve their busi-ness and maximize eSp sales and associated attachment rates.

“Our focus has always been on providing sales training and point-of-sale support tools to assist our clients in growing their business, while offering exceptional value to their customers,” says Bruce Saulnier, president. “We understand that providing extended service programs can be intimidating, so we continually strive to make the process streamlined, simple, and most importantly, profitable.”

to learn more about increasing eSp busi-ness, retailers are invited to contact Warrantech at 800.833.8801 or [email protected].

Warrantech Corporation

Warrantech Corporation • Founded in 1983 • Public, NASDAQ: AFSI • President: Bruce Saulnier •

2200 Highway 121 Bedford, TX 76021 • (800) 833-8801 • www.warrantech.com

Joining the amtrust Family Bolsters resources, capabilities

Warrantech headquarters

Bruce Saulnier, President