AVAD Inks Distribution Agreements with OmniMount Systems and iPort

Feb. 14, 2006
Mounting gear and iPod docking stations to be distributed via nationwide network

Van Nuys, Calif. – AVAD, the preeminent U.S. distributor of custom home entertainment technology, announced that it has forged distribution agreements with OmniMount Systems and iPort. AVAD now carries OmniMount’s award-winning audio/video mounting options and iPort’s in-wall and free standing docking stations as well as other iPort accessories in an effort to provide installers with a competitive advantage with regard to product offerings and ease of installation. Fresh off a year of significant achievements, that includes a recent acquisition by Ingram Micro, these deals mark the first of a series of monumental developments with a focus on offering the highest level of customer satisfaction.

With a solid reputation for offering the most stylish and reliable mounting options, OmniMount offers custom installers a product lineup that favors versatility and convenience. OmniMount products are designed to accommodate generally any size speaker, as well as a wide array of video equipment. Their stylish applications are an excellent complement for AVAD’s highly sophisticated product lineup.

With iPort’s products, installers can offer their customers the versatility in a product that accommodates every iPod® hard drive player on the market. The expandable iPort line gives users the freedom to experience their unique sound selections comfortably and conveniently. With integrated IR remote control, two-way RS232 communication, the iPort goes the extra mile with its ability to pass video over long distances. With its simplified two part component design, installers are guaranteed short installation times.  The iPort also features an upgradeable modular motherboard through which future applications of the iPod player can be incorporated into the system through feature cards.

OmniMount accessories and iPort products are available immediately to AVAD dealers through any of its 28 distribution centers throughout the United States.

OmniMount offers hundreds of mounting solutions, from mounting the smallest to the largest of speakers, to any size or shape of CRT or LCD television, and an elegant line of stylish and functional furniture. The company is online at www.omnimount.com or www.omnimountpro.com.

iPort offers in-wall music system for iPods and is online at www.iportmusic.com.

AVAD is a complete home integration solutions provider in the United States, stocking products for home theater, lighting controls, distributed audio/video, central vacuum, and more. The company is online at www.avad.com.