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SCREEN INNOVATIONS CHOOSES CASTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AS ITS PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY

The additional of International Sales marks the first international representation for the growing company.

Austin, TX – March 1, 2010 – Screen Innovations (SI), the leader in projection screen technology, recently announced the signing of Caster Communications, Inc. as it public relations agency of record. Caster has begun to implement a national PR campaign to broaden awareness of Screen Innovations and its products.

“We are very excited that our growing business has allowed us to hire Caster Communications,” said Ryan Gustafson, president of Screen Innovations. “Caster knows the marketplace better than anyone else and their knowledge and experience will help take SI to a whole new level.”

Based in Austin, TX, Screen Innovations is the leader in projection screen technology. SI develops the most advanced projector screens that effectively address evolving consumer demands for performance, value, and visual appeal-each strategically aligned with today’s demanding high definition HD projector screen trends.

SI’s exclusive technology for Black Diamond has changed the home theater landscape by delivering dramatically higher picture quality at sharply competitive prices. Black Diamond simultaneously enhances contrast, color saturation, depth of field, and video immersion in both bright and dark environments. This represents a quantum leap forward in combined performance and versatility.

Caster Communications provides public relations and marketing services for a wide array of companies and brands engaged in the custom installation channel. Caster’s unique experience in this space provides Screen Innovations a partner who understands the unique nuances of marketing in specialty channels.

SCREEN INNOVATIONS ADDS INTERNATIONAL SALES TO ITS EVER GROWING SALES FORCE

The additional of International Sales marks the first international representation for the growing company.

Austin, TX – February 4, 2010 – Screen Innovations (SI), the leader in projection screen technology, today announced the addition of International Sales as its international sales rep firm. International Sales offers full service manufacturers representation with a staff fluent in English, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish. The company represents some of the most innovative American and European home theater manufacturers, such as Avielo by projectiondesign, ADA, RBH Speakers, and CHIEF among others.

“We are very excited to be working with such accomplished industry veterans as International Sales,” said Ryan Gustafson, president of Screen Innovations. “Joe and James know the marketplace better than anyone else and their expertise will help take SI to the next level internationally.”

Headed by Joseph Manning and James Wellnitz, International Sales will be tasked with growing the Screen Innovations brand worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, Manning has garnered industry recognition, including CEDIA’s Sales Representative of the Year, for his marketplace knowledge and expertise in sales distribution. Among others, Manning set up and managed Runco International’s export sales worldwide for 14 years. Wellnitz, sales manager for International Sales, has an exceptional track record of growing high end home theater sales worldwide throughout his 25 year career.

“Screen Innovations completes our collection of the finest home theater equipment offered in the International marketplace,” said Joseph Manning, managing director, International Sales.

For more information about Screen Innovations, visit www.screeninnovations.com

Screen Innovations & Paradigm/Anthem Exhibit New Speakers, Amp, Processor, & Projector/ BD Screen Co

Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 7, 2010 – Screen Innovations (www.screeninnovations.com) is proud to announce that it will partner with Paradigm / Anthem during the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 7-10 at The Venetian, suite 30-137.

SI Joins with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; Donates Black Diamond Projector Screen for Recent Epi

Austin, Texas, Nov. 16, 2009 – Screen Innovations (www.screeninnovations.com) is proud to announce that it has donated a 92-inch Black Diamond projector screen for the recently aired November 8 episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The screen was installed by Hanson Audio Video, LLC of Kettering, Ohio.

Screen Innovations Moves Into Larger Facility

SI Partners with Apex Marketing, Inc.

Austin, Texas, August 5, 2009 – SI (www.siscreens.com) is proud to announce that it has partnered with Chesterton, Ind.-based manufacturer’s representative Apex Marketing, Inc. to serve the Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky markets.

Screen Innovations Black Diamond II 1.4-gain Ambient Light Rejection Screen

In February, we looked at Screen Innovations’ Black Diamond II 0.8-gain ambient light screen shortly before it was released. Now, we’re back in the lab with their 1.4-gain version of the same screen. This ambient light rejection (or “black”) screen solves the brightness problem of the last model. It also expands the viewing angle, which frees up some of the restrictions and makes the screen easier to use. At $2699, it is priced like a high-end boutique product, but it delivers performance in line with its cost.

SI Exhibits New Reference Series Black Diamond™ II CURVE Projection Screen at 2009 CEDIA Expo

Atlanta, Sept. 10, 2009 – SI (www.sicreens.com) is proud to announce that it will exhibit the new Reference Series Black Diamond^TM II CURVE projection screen during the 2009 CEDIA Expo, held in Atlanta from Sept. 10-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center, booth 1137. The Black Diamond II CURVE is currently shipping.

SI Screens Donates 100-Inch Motorized Projection Screen for TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Ep

Austin, Texas, July 7, 2009 – SI (www.siscreens.com) is proud to announce that it has donated a TPM100 Theater Performance Motorized 100-inch projection screen for a recently aired episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The screen was installed by Media Design of Fort Worth, Texas.