Capitol Now Offering Middle Atlantic’s Entire Catalog To Customers Throughout Midwestern United States

EAGAN, MN, April 12, 2010 – Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distribution source for residential systems and light commercial contractors, as well as retailers and premium incentive resellers, is now an authorized distributor of Middle Atlantic Products, a leading designer of support and protection products for mounting integrated AV systems in residential, commercial, broadcast, and security applications.

Under the terms of the agreement, Capitol will offer Middle Atlantic’s complete line of racks, technical furniture, cable management, lighting, and related products to dealers and integrators throughout the Midwestern U.S.

“I’ve always thought of Middle Atlantic as one of an installer’s best friends,” says Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Strategic Development Director. “They continually demonstrate an unshakable commitment to maximizing system reliability while improving job-site safety and efficiency. From product design and selection to customer service, Middle Atlantic is one of the most impressive companies in the CI business.”

“Capitol clearly shares our commitment to raising the bar for excellence on every level,” said Robert Newhuis, Midwest Sales Director of Middle Atlantic. “It’s a pleasure to work with a team that understands our value proposition so well.”

Middle Atlantic Products, Inc. manufactures exceptional support and protection products to mount integrated AV systems in Residential, Commercial, Broadcast, and Security applications. All of the company’s products are engineered to maximize system reliability and to meet the needs of installers. From thermal considerations and built-in cable management on its racks and enclosures, to pre-installed washers on rack screws, Middle Atlantic builds in ways to save time and simplify the job. In addition, the company offers its free RackTools™ layout and design package that makes it easy to design racks and enclosures, and effortlessly generate purchase orders and quotes.

Capitol Joins Forces with ActionTec® To Expand Retrofit Opportunities For Installation Pros

Actiontec’s MoCA and HPNA Delivery Options Over Coax and PLC Bring Data Direct to Modern TV Screens

EAGAN, MN, March 17, 2010 – Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distribution source for residential systems contractors, retailers, light commercial contractors, and premium incentive resellers, has partnered with Actiontec® Electronics to bring the company’s coaxial and Powerline Carrier (PLC) Ethernet data solutions to Capitol’s extensive network of dealers and installation professionals.

Specifically, Capitol now offers Actiontec’s solutions for sending MoCA and HPNA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance, respectively) Ethernet data over coaxial cables, as well as solutions for sending data via PLC, which utilizes standard AC wiring.

“The technologies affecting our customers’ businesses are booming, and Actiontec is one of the smartest companies when it comes to harnessing these technologies in practical, cost-effective solutions,” said Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Strategic Development Director. “Considering the number of homes with Blu-ray players and flat-screen displays with Ethernet inputs, we believe that Actiontec’s data solutions offer a real, demonstrable benefit to end-users, making it a matter of plain common sense to add Actiontec to almost any retrofit installation.”

Actiontec’s Ethernet and PLC data solutions are revered for their unshakable reliability and overall ease of use. Capitol offers an extensive selection of Actiontec’s offerings, including the MoCA Network Adapter (pictured left), which bridges the divide between coaxial cable and Ethernet networks, thereby delivering data direct to Ethernet ports on a Blu-ray player or flat-screen display, and the MegaPlug A/V 200 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter Kit, which relies on standard AC wiring to create a 200 Mbps network throughout the home. Both are ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as HD video and audio streaming, in addition to providing access to high-speed internet, computers, printers, gaming consoles and DVRs.

“Capitol is one of those rare distribution partners that have both the technical expertise and sales & marketing acumen to communicate our products’ benefits to the industry at large,” commented Michael Ehlenberger, Actiontec’s VP of Channel Sales. “It’s a pleasure to work with a proven leader in the retrofit market, and they do all the heavy lifting to make sure their customers not only understand the technologies, but to create innovative, value-add bundles that spell success for everybody in the food chain.”

Capitol Adds Sharp® Projectors To Its Comprehensive A/V Offerings

Innovative DLP® Projector Lineup Now Available From Capitol Sales

ATLANTA, GA, September 8, 2009—Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distribution source for residential systems and light commercial contractors, as well as retailers and premium incentive resellers, today announced a sales partnership that will offer Sharp’s award-winning office projectors to Capitol customers. The Sharp projectors add an exciting new dimension to Capitol’s broad array of market-leading solutions.

“The Sharp projectors are an outstanding addition for us and for our customers,” said Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Strategic Development Director. “Sharp’s experience and expertise in the category are well known to dealers and installers, and their strong brand recognition and reputation for quality are well known to consumers. Our expanded relationship is a positive move for everyone.”

"Capitol Sales has been a terrific distributor of our traditional home office products for years,” said Dan Wynne, senior director of marketing, Professional Display Division, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “We anticipate even greater successes with our innovative lines of multimedia professional projectors, offering various brightness solutions, reliability and designs to suit any customer’s needs.”

Sharp has been making advancements in projector technology ever since the category’s birth and the company’s latest models are no exception. The DLP® -based PG line features Texas Instruments’ impressive BrilliantColor™ technology, which yields brightness levels that are among the highest available on the market for single lamp DLP projectors. Developed for both permanent and portable projection applications, the units are designed to provide enhanced colors, enriched images and exceptionally high reliability.

The Sharp “PG” series conference / classroom line of multimedia projectors offers models up to 4200 ANSI Lumens, in both XGA and HD compatible WXGA resolutions, and in standard and new “short throw” designs.

Capitol is currently offering Sharp’s PG projectors and will feature select models at its 2009 CEDIA Expo display, Booth #1665.

Capitol Teams With Salamander Designs To Put Dealers In The Easy Chair

Complete Home Theater Seating And Furniture Selection Now Available To Capitol Sales Customers

ATLANTA, GA, September 8, 2009— Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distribution source for residential systems and light commercial contractors, as well as retailers and premium incentive resellers, today announced it now offers its dealers the complete line of elegant, functional home theater products from Salamander Designs, the number one specified brand of home theater seating and furniture.

“Salamander Designs is a great match for Capitol, and a great new offering for our dealers,” said Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Strategic Development Director. “We believe that Salamander’s elite line of AV seating and furniture represents excellent new options for any sized job, and with Capitol’s emphasis on dealer training, we’ll be able to educate dealers as to their substantial advantages in form, function and aesthetic benefits over conventional price-oriented furniture.”

“We look forward to working with the team at Capitol,” said Salvatore Carrabba, President of Salamander Designs. “Our products are celebrated by dealers, critics and end-users as among the finest in the category, and with Capitol’s superb sales and education capabilities, we believe we can make a great case for seating and furniture as stalwarts of every custom home theater installation.”

Salamander Designs offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality furniture and seating for audio-video installations, as well as mounts and accessories. The company was recently identified by a leading trade publication poll as being the #1 specified and used line of furniture by the industries’ top 100 integrators.

Salamander’s furniture offerings range from attractive modular cabinetry and free-standing racks in wood and metal, to premium, design-conscious furniture created expressly for the AV consumer that provides superior ventilation, equipment accessibility and cable management. The company’s lineup of home theater seating is equally impressive, with a full line of chairs featuring powered or manual incline and recline mechanisms, optional tactile sound transducers, and anodized aluminum cup holders, all available in a selection of 19 leathers and 8 micro-suede finishes to match any installation’s décor.

Salamander Designs also features convenient web-based configuration tools that allow installers, integrators and dealers to custom-design a Salamander seating and/or furniture solution for virtually any installation. Popular solutions are pre-configured through these tools, and dealers can also “build” their own Salamander solution by specifying sizes, finishes and appointments for AV furniture one step at a time.

Capitol Sales Takes Video Display Outdoors With Weatherproof Displays From Pantel Corporation

Capitol Sales Now Offers Pantel’s Complete Line-Up Of Weatherproof Outdoor LCD HDTVs, for Home and Commercial Applications

ATLANTA, GA, September 8, 2009— Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distribution source for residential systems and light commercial contractors, as well as retailers and premium incentive resellers, is now offering the full line of Pantel outdoor weatherproof TVs and display monitors, creating important new opportunities to build business through the burgeoning category of outdoor entertainment.

“As the current economy continues to encourage scores of consumers to hold onto their current homes, we’re finding that the more aggressive custom and retail dealers are expanding their businesses by offering this truly unique and profitable category,” says Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Strategic Development Director. “Pantel’s selection of outdoor weatherproof high definition television makes it easy to bring the home theater experience to an important zone of the house, along with all the accompanying audio and accessory upgrades that add up to an amazing new profit center.”

Adds Mr. Kussard: “Pantel’s product line is the perfect complement to our extensive reach in the residential and commercial markets. We’re thrilled to have them on board.”

Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof display devices are tailor-made for homeowners who want to bring the home theater experience to their decks, gardens or patios. Moreover, these technologically advanced products are used in any number of restaurants, bars, amusement parks, golf courses, and any venue where outdoor advertising and information would be hosted. More so, their 100% waterproof design make them an ideal addition to bathrooms/showers, spas, saunas, and any other location where a consumer wants video entertainment without fear of the display being damaged by moisture.

“Pantel is pleased to have a proactive, industry leading distributor such as Capitol Sales represent our popular, outdoor weatherproof HDTV’s. We offer a variety of display sizes and mounting options for virtually any requirement. Outdoor entertaining is a fast growing profit center for both the commercial and residential marketplaces,” commented Joe Pantel, CEO of Pantel Corp.

Pantel’s product line includes five screen sizes of weatherproof outdoor LCD HDTVS – 20”, 32”, 42”, 52” and 65”, and all include integrated wireless distribution packages. Additionally, the company offers four water/weatherproof “Mirror TV” screen sizes, as well as wireless speakers, dust covers, mounting solutions, and consoles.