AVAD to Distribute Expanding Toshiba Line of Digital Home Electronics

March 21, 2006
Custom home electronics distributor adds Toshiba to long list of product lines available

Van Nuys, Calif. - Mar. 20, 2006 - AVAD LLC, America's leading distributor of custom home electronics, today announced a partnership with Toshiba America, Inc., one of the world's fastest-growing brands, to distribute its highly-acclaimed line of Digital Home Entertainment products. The partnership allows Toshiba to gain access to the high-growth custom installation market, and strengthens AVAD's continuing product portfolio expansion.

"We're very excited to have a trusted name like Toshiba behind our efforts to better serve Electronic Systems Contractors nationwide," said Bob Gartland, president of AVAD. "This partnership is an example of the value-added benefits AVAD can provide its manufacturer partners. We know we can expand Toshiba's leading brand position and growth in custom home electronics. For our dealers, Toshiba provides reliable products that guarantee customers the exciting home theater experience they aspire."

AVAD will serve as a supply chain partner to Toshiba, creating a go-to market plan that focuses efforts locally to build brand presence among Electronic System Contractors across the U.S. In addition, AVAD will provide the brand's dealers with product training, complete technical support, and fast and easy inventory access for more responsive customer service, improved turns, and higher profits.

AVAD is online at www.avad.com.