Vantage C-Box LE and BriteTouch Named as Finalists

Arlington, Virginia – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) TechHome Division has announced the finalists of the 2005 Mark of Exellence Awards. Vantage Controls is honored to claim two finalist positions, one in the Integrated System of the Year category for the C-Box LE and the other in the Lighting Control Product of the Year category for BriteTouch.

The Mark of Excellence Awards program recognizes the best in home automation products, services, and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, and installing dealers enter to compete in 20 award categories for this coveted award that is judged by independent experts within the industry. Winners of the 2005 Mark of Excellence Awards will be announced on Friday, February 25, 2005, at the 2005 Mark of Excellence Banquet, Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

A complete list of Finalists for the 2005 awards can be viewed at www.ce.org. For more information on the Mark of Excellence awards, contact Roz Graham at (703) 907-7432 or moe@ce.org

For additional information or materials on Vantage products, please contact Joe Portera at 801-229-2800 x310 or joep@vantagecontrols.com

About Vantage

For over fifteen years Vantage Controls has been a leading manufacturer
of automated control and dimming systems for residential and commercial
applications. Vantage offers a powerful means to integrate all facility
functions into one central system that can be pre-programmed to
activate according to a schedule, sensor or button. Simple stylish
keypads or touch screens can eliminate entire rows of unsightly
switches. The complete system interconnects via a wireless RadioLink
(RF) network or with a simple, non-polarized two-wire bus making
Vantage products the easiest to install, and the most versatile and
trouble free available. Headquartered in Orem, Utah, Vantage
distributes its products through a worldwide network of certified
representatives, dealers and installers. For more information, visit
the Vantage Website at vantagecontrols.com.

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San Diego, California – January 04, 2005 - RAYTEL LLC presents the new TellPhone 5000 during the CES 2006 in Las Vegas.

About the TellPhone 5000
The new TellPhone 5000 is a true voice activated hands-free car kit for Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. It comes
with a wireless remote control and a high resolution LCD display; both can be mounted separately at any desired
location in the car. True voice activation with easy to remember voice commands, such as number and name dialing,
are the standard of TellPhone systems and are independent from the mobile phones’ own voice tags.

The system integrates into the cars audio system and uses the latest DSP technology for superior sound quality and
echo cancellation. Up to 4 different user setups with independent mobile phones can be stored into the system and
are automatically recognized when the particular user comes back into the car.

The sleek display offers a variety of useful information like Caller ID, last dialed numbers, missed and accepted calls,
text messages, signal strength, mobile phones battery status, and more.

Availability
The new TellPhone 5000 will be available in March 2006. The dealer and distributor networks are available at
http://www.tellphone.com.

About RAYTEL
RAYTEL LLC introduces state-of-the-art hands-free and voice activated car kits with proven and award winning
German technology to North America, making it simple and safe to talk freely on a mobile phone while driving.
Funkwerk AG and its wholly owned subsidiary Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH (FWD) together with RAYTEL LLC bring
more than 65 years of mobile communication expertise to North America. The European counterpart products of the
TellPhone systems have been highly acclaimed and widely used for over 6 years in Europe. Automated
manufacturing technologies provide proven, reliable and high performance hands-free in-car mobile phone systems
for Europe's most luxurious automobiles. Patented signal boosting technology for clear and uninterrupted
communication is becoming a standard for OEM installations and the most demanding consumers. Major European
car manufacturers have already decided to integrate special European versions of the TellPhone as factory installed
new car options. That fact underscores the quality and reliability of the TellPhone products. And this broad
experience and product know-how is now available for the American market through RAYTEL LLC.

Allwired Technologies is an authorized dealer for Raytel Tellphone Bluetooth hands-free car kits for your cell phone.

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Soleil Home Automation Shading has teamed up with our industry partner Vantage Controls to display our WhisperShade product in booth LVCC SO 2/25950.

The Whisper line of shades and drapery track systems from Soleil offer quiet automated window treatment solutions to integrators throughout the world. With a 30 year history of integrating motorized shades into lighting control and full home automation systems we are proud to now be on display for CES 2005.

`We value our Soleil industry partnership with Vantage Controls promoting highest quality seamless lighting control and shading solutions to industry professionals`
stated Victor Razon, National Sales & Marketing Manager for Soleil. Through our partnership program we can reach deep into the home integrator market with award winning solutions for both residential and commercial clients.

MechoShade Systems Inc, is the parent company of Soleil and is the marketshare leader in the US commercial roller shading industry. For three decades MechoShade has successfully marketed and manufactured proprietary shading solutions using exclusive fabrics and hardware to achieve outstanding results. Soleil now offers this successful product offering for the residential and hospitality marketplace.

For more information on Soleil products visit www.soleilshades.com or call 718 729 2020 and ask for your Soleil Home Automation Shading representative.

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Home theater enthusiasts dissatisfied with the uninspired standard furniture fare available now have a new choice for their high-end equipment--the Legato collection of stylish, music industry quality furniture introduced today by Bierson Corporation. Bierson is most recognized as a top tier OEM supplier to consumer electronics manufacturers.

Manufactured in the United States, the new Legato line features a full suite of matching components in multiple metal and wood finish options to match any décor, providing customers with a stylish and tasteful furniture solution for their home theater components. Components can also be mixed and matched for a one-of-a-kind look.

'When designing this collection, we thought about the luxurious but livable home theater environment people are aiming to create in their homes,' said Don Casebier, president at Bierson Corporation. “We are fusing the Grand Piano with the Plasma Display, the Concert Cello with the Micro display, the expectation of Home Theater with the elegance of the Concert Hall—the result is Legato, an ideal mix of function and elegance for the way we live and entertain today.”

The Legato line includes:

- TV Stands—Piano grade black high gloss finish, using the highest quality materials to ensure a sound dampening vibration unmatched in the industry. Features an open back design for optimum airflow and ease of component installation, and angular window design to provide easy cable management. Accommodates up to 61” Plasma/LCD/Micro Display TV’s or may be used for component storage with a center channel platform for wall mounted units;

- Speaker stands—Feature anti-vibration rubber speaker pads, concealed wire management, piano grade black high gloss base cover, sand fill able pillar for sound dampening/counterbalancing, floor spikes for isolation, angled pillar with rounded corners for minimal sound reflection. Stands are welded with an aluminum base to ensure proper strength for the heaviest of speakers;

- Amp stands—Piano grade black high gloss finish with vibration resistant sound dampening core, floor spikes for isolation. Holds amplifiers of all types;

- Media Storage—Sturdy wall mount design with contemporary floor standing unit. Utilizes lightweight yet structurally sound aluminum rods anodized for a crisp, contemporary look.
Stores over 1000 CD’s, DVD’s and VHS tapes.

“The clean design lines convey an image of strength and join a classical past with a quality future in Legato today,” says Joel Stephens, Design Engineer for Bierson. “These pieces will make a perfect fit in any home theater and will simplify audio component organization.”

All pieces are handcrafted and finished in either piano black or piano walnut premium finish. Pieces ship fully assembled for easy installation and transport.

The Legato collection is available for purchase by calling (541) 664-7355.

About Bierson Corporation
Bierson Corporation established itself in the industry as an OEM supplier to consumer electronics manufacturers including Roland Pianos, Audio Products International, Martin Logan, McIntosh Laboratory, Atlantic Technology, Marantz, Bose Corporation, and Boston Acoustics among many others since 1998. Headquartered in Southern Oregon’s beautiful Rogue River valley, Bierson Corporation's products are found in some of the most well appointed homes around the world.

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