MAXSYSTEMS IS HONORED WITH TWO PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR 2010

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MAXSYSTEMS IS HONORED WITH TWO PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR 2010

Orlando, FLA, March 26, 2010 – At the Electronic House Expo today, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) announced that the High-End Los Angeles systems integrator, Maxsystems has won the 2010 Mark of Excellence Gold Award for ‘Custom Home of the Year’, presented by CEA’s TechHome Division. CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honored Maxsystems for outstanding achievement and innovation in trend setting custom home electronics technologies and system integration. Each year manufacturers, distributors and systems integrators enter to compete in award categories for this coveted honor. Award entries were reviewed by a panel of industry experts comprised of systems integrators, manufacturers, members of the trade press and industry consultants to determine both finalists and winners. The project for which Maxsystems won the Gold is a concrete/glass home mounted on pylons driven into bedrock on a wet sand Malibu beach. The structure presented numerous challenges within which to provide Audio, Video, security, central vac, lighting and touchpanel control systems. Maxsystems was recognized at the Mark of Excellence Awards Reception this evening during the eleventh annual Electronic House Expo(EHX) Spring 2010.

During another award ceremony here, “Electronic House” magazine announced that Maxsystems won the 2010 ‘Best Integrated Home of the Year’ Bronze Award. EH Publishing honored Maxsystems for the best whole-house installation in its category which includes home control as well as other electronics and systems. This is a prestigious award which attracts the top systems integrators from around the nation. Award entries were reviewed by a team of judges comprised of industry consultants, systems integrators, manufacturers and members of the trade press to determine finalists and winners. The project for which Maxsystems won the Bronze is a challenging, widespread, multi-level home on expansive grounds which required design, installation and integration of motorized shades, robust lighting, pool/spa, advanced distributed music/video, climate, access, and camera-security systems. Intricate switching and system interoperability were designed and executed to provide simple yet sophisticated operation of distributed multi-room, multi-source audio and video systems as well as intricate lighting and shade control.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and standards development. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. Find CEA online at www.CE.org/markofexcellence.

About EH Publishing:
EH Publishing, Inc. is the information leader and resource for the electronic home industry. Serving the technology and construction markets, EH Publishing, Inc. reaches more than half a million home electronic professionals and consumers worldwide. EH Publishing, Inc. is the industry's source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, CE Pro, ChannelPro, Live Sound, and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX), Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX), RoboBusiness Conference and Expo and RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo. To find out more, visit www.ehpub.com.