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Computer and CE gear distributor, D&H Distributing, has appointed John Alifano as manager of its Consumer Electronics Division.

Brillian Corporation's 720p and 1080p Gen II liquid-crystal-on-silicon HDTVs have been certified by Crestron Electronics.

2partsfusion and D-Tools Inc., have added 2partsfusion's line of digital media servers, the Richmond 800 Series, to the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program.

Riptopia, the digital data processing and CD ripping service, has adopted Gracenote MusicID, the music identification technology and database of music information.

At the 2005 CEDIA tradeshow, ReQuest Inc., recognized Paragon Technology Group, an Aspen-based design-build electronics company, as the top dealer in the Rocky Mountain...

Sirius Satellite Radio has shown strong third-quarter financial and operating results, driven by subscriber growth in its retail and automotive OEM distribution channels, and...

If CEDIA EXPO, September 7-11 in Indianapolis, was any indication, the custom installation industry is alive and well. New and improved products were on...

Ken Araki has been named president of Onkyo USA, the North American sales arm of Onkyo Corp. of Osaka, Japan.

Capitol Sales Company will deliver three training sessions at the Fall 2005 EH Expo in Anaheim, California, Nov. 7-11.

D-BOX Technologies Inc., has added to its patented line-up of motion simulator products with the introduction of the Quest Loveseat.

Russound's inaugural International Partner Conference (IPC) was a resounding success, with industry professionals from 16 countries and five continents having attended the event.

Consumer Electronics Association's president and CEO Shapiro has issued a statement in response to House Energy and Commerce Committee approval of the Digital Television...

Rockford Corporation has announced the sale of its NHT speaker brand to the Vinci Group of Colorado.

Vutec Corporation has announced the appointment of Kevin R. Baisley as vice president of sales and marketing of projection screen products and accessories for...

OmniMount Systems has joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Partnership Program (MPP).

ADI, distributor of low voltage products, has teamed up with consumer audio and video components manufacturer, ADCOM LLC.

Niles Audio Corporation has selected Kim Welty to serve in the newly created position of director of marketing.

Speco Technologies has released its latest product catalog.

The Elf Foundation, a non-profit charity with the expressed goal of creating private entertainment theaters--"Rooms of Magic"--for children's hospitals across the country, honored Front...

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced its opposition to Massachusetts Senate Bill 1813, which is currently under review by the...

Sunfire Corp., a designer and manufacturer of A/V components, home theater solutions and subwoofers for the custom installation and retail markets, has appointed Mark...

The CEDIA Management Conference is scheduled for February 20-23 in San Francisco, California.

Custom loudspeaker manufacturer, Triad Speakers Inc., has appointed Steve Colburn as manager of dealer support.

CE wholesaler, DBL Distributing, has added Dan Halaburda to its team of sales, marketing, and e-commerce professionals.

J&G Audio Sales selected as New York City Metro Region sales representative.

The Digital Delivery Group, an organization dedicated to helping manufacturers and custom installation professionals provide fully integrated audio, video, networking, and home automation systems...

New name capitalizes on strength of tradeshow brand, and reflects membership composition

Paul S. LaPlaca will lead KEF America's sales strategy in eastern United States.

Alan Hook named western regional sales manager for Halcro USA

Auralex Acoustics, a provider of acoustical treatment solutions for residential home theaters and recording studios, has launched its new ELiTE Dealer Program.

Conversagent has launched AskPanasonic, a self-service software application to answer plasma-related questions, at www.panasonic.com

CEDIA honored the best in the industry during the annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards Banquet held on September 10, during CEDIA EXPO 2005.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, San Antonio retailer Bjorn's Audio Video will feature Sharp's new 65-inch AQUOS LCDl HDTV, model LC-65D90U, as...

Residential Systems magazine (www.resmagonline.com) presented it second-annual Resi Awards, honoring the most innovative product designs in the custom installation industry, to 14 winners during...

An increased focus on technology business and services, and new manufacturers mark distributor's biggest event to date

Billilynne Keller, executive director of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), recently received the association's 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Audio Board of the Consumer Electronics Association, along with Concord Records, is organizing a new fall promotion, called the Great Audio Experience, designed...

Crestron Electronics recently presented its first Integration Awards at CEDIA in Indianapolis, Indiana.

AVAD, LLC, a U.S. distributor of custom home entertainment technology, has established its new headquarters in Van Nuys, California.

CEDIA's Ken Smith, inspired to raise funds for cancer research, cycled 1204 miles Falmouth, Maine, to Indianapolis, Indiana.

By creating a fourth trade in the home building industry, CEDIA president Lepper believes the home systems integrator will be elevated to the same...

Audiophile Systems president and CEO, and CEA Executive Board member Gary Warzin, passed away on Saturday, August 27.