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Visual Sound, Inc. is Awarded New Product Lines through PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program

Pennsylvania agencies can now purchase turnkey A/V systems through a bid protected source.

BROOMALL, PA – January 10, 2005 - Visual Sound, Inc. announced today that the company has been awarded five new product lines through the PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program. Visual Sound now represents over seventeen audio visual manufacturers on the 2005 PEPPM contract.

This award gives all Pennsylvania K-12 schools and Higher Education institutions the ability to purchase SMART Classrooms; Presentation systems; Distance Learning Systems and/or Control Systems directly through Visual Sound Inc and be bid protected. Qualifying county governments, local municipalities and related county/municipal authorities are also eligible to participate in the PEPPM program. For more information about PEPPM visit their website at www.peppm.org

Ann Pfister, Senior Account Executive and Education Sales Specialist for Visual Sound said, “We have been active with PEPPM since it began 24 years ago. Schools appreciate the option of having the opportunity to choose a local dealer they have confidence in; select the products that best meet their needs and budget; and know that their purchases are bid protected. With the variety of products available through the PEPPM contract, schools can partner with Visual Sound in the installation of Smart Classrooms; presentation and control systems; and Distance Learning Rooms from a single pre-approved source.”

About Visual Sound, Inc.:

Visual Sound is a leading reseller, systems integrator and service provider of professional/broadcast audio, video and AV presentation technology. Founded in 1967, they are centrally located in Broomall, Pennsylvania with regional offices in Allentown, Harrisburg and Baltimore. Visual Sound is also contracted with the Pennsylvania Convention Center as the in-house audio/visual supplier.