Panasonic Security Systems Announces New Appointments

Las Vegas, NV (April 5, 2006) – Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), announced a number of new appointments. "We are aligning our sales strategy to best meet the changing needs of our sales partners and end-users,” said Frank DeFina, President, Panasonic System Solutions Company. “These additions and changes to our organization are designed to put our best people in the most appropriate positions to accomplish this goal.” New appointments include:Patti Markiewicz – Distributor-based National Accounts ManagerLes Black – Area Business Manager, EastRicardo Boyce – Area Business Manager, West In addition to personnel realignment, Panasonic has assigned Muckle Sales as sales representatives serving Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The territories of current manufacturer representative organizations CBX and Pacific Group have been expanded. CBX will now assume Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, while Pacific Group will assume Hawaii, Nevada and all of California. Panasonic also has established a GSA office with supporting personnel outside of Washington, D.C. and has augmented its National Technical Support Center (NTSC) capabilities with additional Technical Hotline staff expert in IT/networking issues. "With these changes, Panasonic Security Systems can respond faster and more efficiently to dealer and user requests, as well changing market conditions," said DeFina. "This is becoming more important than ever, as we continue to demonstrate Panasonic’s commitment to expanding and improving our business relationships." For more information contact Panasonic Security Systems by calling toll free 1-866-PAN-CCTV (1-866-726-2288) or visiting our web site at www.panasonic.com/security.