Released on: August 29, 2008, 5:42 am

Press Release Author: Tom Dugan

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: New Marblehead, Massachusetts Instruction Facility Brings
Complete ELAN, Sunfire and HomeLogic Training Closer to Dealers Throughout the
Northeast.


Press Release Body: Lexington, KY, August 29, 2008 -- ELAN® Home Systems, a leading
manufacturer of award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home control systems,
announced today a major boost for Dealers of all three brands under the ELAN
umbrella (ELAN, SunfireT, HomeLogicT) with the opening of its newest hands-on
training facility in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The announcement was made by Paul
Starkey, ELAN's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

The new facility, located within sister company HomeLogic's corporate headquarters,
boasts fully-equipped racks of ELAN and HomeLogic products that Dealers will use for
hand-on installation and programming instruction.

"Our Power Of Three Initiative is moving forward in all respects and we have placed
a special emphasis on the training aspects of the program," said Mr. Starkey. "With
hands-on centers in Marblehead, Massachusetts and six other locations around the
country, plus a keen eye on the economic times for our Dealers, we now offer
conveniently located training opportunities throughout the U.S., saving them travel
time and money."

Marblehead is located just outside of Boston and is no more than a six hour drive
from major cities in the Northeast. Classes at the new facility will be conducted
by John Jacobson, ELAN's Northeast Regional Technical Associate. "This new center
brings the best training in the industry even closer to home for the entire
Northeast corridor," said Mr. Jacobson. "Dealers from Philadelphia to Montreal will
now be able to travel a much shorter distance to get the same high standard of
hands-on training offered at our Corporate Training Center in Lexington."

Classes at the new Training Center are held on a monthly basis and will initially
focus on ELAN and Homelogic system design, hands-on installation and programming.
Also included in the instruction, and in all the hands-on equipment racks, are
systems from Power of Three ("P3") Integration Partners - leading manufacturers of
lighting, climate control and security systems that integrate seamlessly with P3
whole home systems. Full blown Sunfire training classes are scheduled to commence
this October.

ELAN's National Training Centers are part of a much broader educational program that
won the company the Consumer Electronics Association's 2007 Mark of Excellence award
for Best Training and Dealer Support Programs. The hands-on training is part of a
multi-faceted approach that also includes ELAN and Sunfire University online
courses, Tech Week and the TRIO Dealer Summit for immersive single weeks of
bi-annual Dealer and Installer training, and in-field support from ELAN's twelve
U.S. Regional Sales Managers and Technical Associates. Additionally, HomeLogic
online University is scheduled to debut in 2009, further adding to the array of
convent Dealer training options.

In addition, to its Corporate Training Centers in Marblehead, MA (East), Lexington,
KY (Central) and Carlsbad, CA (West), the ELAN group host regional P3 Training on a
regular basis at sites in Orlando, FL, Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO and Scottsdale,
AZ.

ELAN's first training classes at the Marblehead Training Center include ELAN
Hands-On Training, ELAN Advanced Training and HomeLogic Basic Training. Sunfire
classes are expected to begin this fall. For more information on the Northeast
training schedule or to register for classes, go to:
www.elanhomesystems.com/trainingreg/ViewCourse.aspx?Region=Northeast

About ELAN Home Systems:
ELAN Home Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning Multi-Room
audio/video and home control systems. Based in Lexington, KY, the company's systems
were the first to integrate audio, video, phones and third-party products to create
a seamless, easy-to-use "whole house" experience. The company's unique products
provide complete lifestyle, feature-rich solutions, yet can be configured to fit the
specific needs of every homeowner. ELAN products are distributed through a
comprehensive channel of select Dealers and Distributors throughout the United
States, Canada and 58 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit
www.elanhomesystems.com.

About Sunfire:
Founded by renowned audio innovator Bob Carver, Sunfire designs, develops,
manufactures and markets the smallest, most powerful speakers, subwoofers and
amplifiers in the world. Sold in over 65 countries, Sunfire combines unconventional
thinking with precision engineering to create innovative theater products that
deliver exceptional performance - whenever, and wherever, they are heard. Carver's
thirty five years of scientific research have resulted in numerous patents including
the Tracking DownconverterT power supply used in the company's receivers and
amplifiers; and High Pressure, High Back-emf technology found in the company's
speakers.

About HomeLogic:
HomeLogic, LLC is dedicated to delivering market leading home management and control
solutions that enhance a home owner\'s comfort, convenience and peace-of-mind. The
company offers turn-key control solutions directly through Certified Dealers.
HomeLogic systems provide an elegant user experience and require no custom
programming simplifying the installation process as well as lowering the overall
cost and complexity to homeowners. HomeLogic sells exclusively through a select
group of direct Dealers. For more information visit www.homelogic.com.

ELAN is a trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky. VIA! is a
registered trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners.

PLEASE NOTE -- ELAN's President and Chief Technology Officer, Bob Farinelli, is
available for interviews and desk side briefings regarding ELAN's new hands-on
learning center and award winning training program. He is also available to provide
expert quotes and bylined articles upon request. To schedule an interview or
discuss article options contact Steven Style at 212-465-1290 or
stevens@stylegroup.com
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Contact:
Cat Fowler
ELAN Home Systems
Lexington, KY
859-269-7760
cfowler@elanhomesystems.com
http://www.elanhomesystems.com

Press Contact:

Tom Dugan
Account Executive
The Steven Style Group
237 West 37th Street
Suite 902
New York, NY 10018
t) 212-465-1290
f) 212-465-1299
tomd@stylegroup.com
http://www.elanhomesystems.com

Web Site: http://www.elanhomesystems.com

Contact Details: Tom Dugan
Account Executive
The Steven Style Group
237 West 37th Street
Suite 902
New York, NY 10018
t) 212-465-1290
f) 212-465-1299
tomd@stylegroup.com
http://www.elanhomesystems.com