Constructech Magazine Names ELAN as One of Technologys Hottest Companies Leading Construction Automation Technology Magazine Recognizes ELAN as One of the Years Most Innovative and Exciting Companies in the Home Building Market for Second Consecutive Year

Leading Construction Automation Technology Magazine Recognizes ELAN as One of the Years Most Innovative and Exciting Companies in the Home Building Market for Second Consecutive Year

LEXINGTON, KY (PRWEB) July 28, 2004 -- ELAN Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of award-winning distributed audio/video and home automation systems, is one of technologys hottest companies of 2004, according to Constructech magazine. For the second year in a row, the construction automation and technology-focused publication honored ELAN in its July issue with its Technologys Hottest Company award for the contributions that the company has brought to the residential building market.

"We are very honored and excited to be recognized by the construction industry as one of the years most innovative companies for the second year," stated Bob Farinelli, ELANs President and Chief Technical Officer. "Our team continues to strive to develop best of breed, whole-house audio/video and automation systems that will suit, and add significant value to, any size job or budget. With this in mind, it is particularly rewarding to be viewed as a company on the cutting-edge of its field by such a prestigious publication and our industry peers."

The Technologys Hottest awards recognize a highly select group of software and hardware vendors that have created innovative applications for the construction community. Constructechs editors selected the companies as Technologys Hottest based on number of years in business and products they had developed that were new, innovative and exciting to the construction community. Other key factors included revenue growth and significant customer growth, both of which ELAN has been fortunate to have consistently achieved over the years.

"Distributed audio/video and home automation are excellent ways to improve everyday life in the home," said Peggy Smedley, Editorial Director for Constructech. "Over the past decade, ELAN has been a trailblazer in providing these kinds of products and lifestyle benefits, which in turn have added value to our builders products. These will become products that no home will be without, and we are delighted to extend this honor to ELAN."

ELAN has become one of the fastest-growing companies in custom audio/video. Since a management-led buyout from the Square D Company in 1995, the company has experienced a staggering 800 percent sales growth. Today, the company offers more than 350 products and holds nearly 30 patents for a wide variety of audio, video and control technologies. In addition to the award-winning VIA!® and ELAN control systems, ELAN participates in most every custom audio/video product category, including speakers, structured wiring, user interfaces, control systems, audio and video distribution systems, amplifiers, value-added music source components and more. ELAN products are designed to work together as systems that provide entertainment throughout the home and are offered to suit nearly every taste and budget.    

About Constructech:
Constructech magazine is turning the promise of technology and automation solutions into reality for the construction and facility management communities. Technology is providing the most effective way to improve bottom line results, and Constructech is the only magazine dedicated to providing industry professionals with the necessary information to make sound technology decisions. To subscribe, please go to www.constructech.com or call 888-454-2170.

About ELAN Home Systems:
ELAN Home Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning distributed audio/video and home automation systems. Based in Lexington, KY, the companys systems were the first to integrate audio, video, phones and third-party products to create a seamless, easy-to-use whole house" experience. The companys 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

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