Florida Technology Companies Showcase Latest Home Technologies at EHX Spring 2008

Business Wire, March 10, 2008

Nearly 40 Florida Companies to Exhibit at EHX Spring 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Nearly 40 Florida-based technology companies will showcase their latest home technology products at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2008. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association's TechHome Division, EHX Spring runs March 11-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

EHX expects some 10,000 attendees, attracting the most successful custom electronics professionals as well as custom retailers, computer VARs, systems integrators, electrical contractors and builders all seeking new products and solutions for their custom electronics businesses. EHX focuses on the broad market of CE integration and retailing, and brings insight into the latest trends and innovations that drive the industry.

"Media Decor is very excited to be showing again at EHX in Orlando. EHX has always been a great venue for us to showcase our unique products designed to conceal flat panel displays," said Judith Sexton, Vice President of Media Decor in Fort Lauderdale. "In addition to our motorized art frames and mirrors we will be showcasing our new Original Art Lift, a precision lift with extremely smooth movement, and unmatched stability. At the press of a button, the art (or even a mirror or decorative panel) slides up, down or sideways to reveal the TV."

Named by Tradeshow Week magazine as one of the fastest growing tradeshows in America, EHX introduces the latest technologies, products and market trends in the custom electronics industry to a growing number of attendees each year. This March, EHX will draw industry professionals from across the custom electronics world and showcase more than 300 exhibitors, conference sessions and full-day educational workshops.

"EHX Spring is the perfect way for us to roll out our new Category 5 extender line as well as meet and greet all of our Southeastern customers," said Harry Rose, President of Fort Lauderdale-based Newtech Industries, Inc. (booth 853). "EHX Spring is always a great show for us."

Mike Seamons, Vice President of Marketing for Exceptional Innovation, will moderate the opening EHX keynote where a panel of industry experts will offer insights on custom electronics trends from leaders in both integration and manufacturing. The keynote will kick off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 13 at the Orange County Convention Center with panelists: Jeremy Burkhart, CEO, SpeakerCraft, Scott Evans, Lead Program Manager, Microsoft, Doug Fikse, President, OnQ Legrand, Noel Lee, Head Monster, Monster Cable, David Rodarte, President, NuVo Technologies and Mike Tangora, President, The CiAlliance.

"EHX is the place where elegant technology innovations make lifestyle desires a reality. EHX allows home technology designers, integrators and professionals to meet, evaluate and experience first-hand those latest technologies," said Hassan Hares, president of Bradenton-based ekeyUSA. "EHX has always been, and continues to be, our venue of choice for showing and launching the latest ekey innovation. This year we are expanding ekey system interfaces and are launching ekeyCAM Crestron Application Interface as well as TIKS a time and attendance integrated application for the ekey fingerprint access system."

"With our plant in Miami, Xyber Technologies has a terrific opportunity at EHX to showcase our 100 percent silent high-end MKIII-HTS home theater systems, featuring our patented fanless cooling technology," said President and CEO of Xyber Technologies, Mario Facusse. "We are thrilled to be a finalist in the CEA 2008 TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards. Great response and a successful first year in business keep us hopeful that our booth #2313 at EHX will support our continued development of opportunities here in the southeast and beyond."

The exhibit floor features Platinum Sponsor - Life|Ware from Exceptional Innovations, Gold Sponsor - Square D/Clipsal, and Silver Sponsors - Colorado vNet, ELAN/HomeLogic, Russound, Superna, Universal Remote Control. These companies will join all exhibiting companies on the Expo Floor who will showcase thousands of new products, tools, and solutions for every aspect of the CE industry, including Audio/Video Entertainment; Networking and Digital Convergence; Comfort and Control; and Electrical and Security.

For media interested in attending the upcoming EHX Spring 2008 in Orlando, please contact Allison Carney at acarney@ce.org or visit www.EHXweb.com.

About EHX

Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA's TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.