ATON‘s Affordable, Plug-and-Play Distributed Audio Solutions Automate A/V Functions Inside and Outside the Home, Presenting Value for Custom Installers and Retailers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dec. 18, 2007 —
D&H Distributing, the major North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, has signed an agreement to carry ATON‘s line of audio and video signal routing products for the custom installation business.
ATON products include its DLA speaker-level audio routing selectors, featuring the world‘s first RF remote options and patent-pending DLA (Dynamic Level Adjustment) technology. The ATON product line-up features value-oriented solutions that create a plug-and-play installation environment and are easy for the end user to apply. This makes it an attractive option for D&H‘s custom installers, as well as CE retailers who provide custom-install services.
ATON‘s DLA technology monitors volume levels in different rooms, adjusting power to maximize the sound available in each location. The ATON Storm series of speakers are available for ceiling, wall, or outdoor installation. ATON‘s 4-zone, DH44 digital audio router over CAT 5 system, due to hit the market in March 2008, is expandable to up to 28 zones. ATON will also introduce the HRD44 HD video router solution in the same time frame. To centralize control of these audio systems, ATON also offers straightforward touchpad and remote control solutions.
“We‘re excited to make ATON part of D&H‘s offerings. Their installation technologies are innovative and advanced, yet they‘re accessibly priced, as well as consumer- and installer-friendly. ATON has created a consistent, intuitive installation process so dealers can feel confident every time they install ATON,” said Rob Eby, director of purchasing at D&H Distributing. “All these well thought-out characteristics have value for the custom installer, making the products an easy sell on different fronts.”
“D&H‘s custom installer base is a great match for our end-to-end, audio and video routing systems and speakers,” said Jim Koenig, national sales manager at ATON. “We trust in their ability to help drive market share for emerging companies while providing a significant opportunity for installers. We‘re looking forward to working with D&H as we expand our product line in 2008 and beyond.”
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About D&H Distributing
D&H Distributing is one of America‘s oldest and largest wholesale distributors of computer and consumer electronics products, with an impressive 89-year history serving as a consultative partner and trusted advisor to CE dealers, custom installers, integrators, and retailers in the channel. More than just an all-around source for Digital Home products, D&H helps its customers identify new growth opportunities and assemble unique solutions to help them become more successful purveyors of the Total Digital Lifestyle.
D&H distributed the first color television, the first-ever home computer, and even the first gaming system. No other distributor has a greater depth of experience as a one-stop resource for consumer electronics and PC-based solutions. The company‘s multi-market expertise, dedicated account reps, sterling service, and ongoing educational programs empower D&H‘s customers to become pioneers of the newly-converged technological landscape.
D&H won first place in five separate categories in the 2007 CMP Channel Sourcing Study, including Ease of Doing Business, Product Exclusivity, Total Solutions, Financing, and Emerging Market Expertise. The distributor was also named Cisco Systems‘ New Distribution Partner of the Year in 2007.
D&H ships out of six separate locations in North America, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa., and its new Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. Additional US warehouses are located in Jacksonville, FL; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Fresno, CA. Call D&H toll-free at (800) 340-1007 or visit
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About ATON
ATON products are designed using multiple control and distribution technologies to provide easy-to-install systems that route, control, and deliver audio and video content throughout the home. The company‘s core technologies include RF (radio frequency), IR (infrared), and Cat5 (Category 5) digital distribution of audio and video. Organized in late 2005 as a development group, the company has been working on key products aimed at providing innovative, affordable systems for consumers. The company is based in Lexington, Ky., and sells through a distribution network to custom installers. More information is available at
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