September 21, 2006
Press Release

ELECTRONICS DESIGN GROUP WINS CUSTOM INTEGRATION AWARDS AT CEDIA EXPO 2006

Luxury Electronics Integrator Awarded 8 Times at National Expo

Piscataway , NJ–September 21, 2006–

Award competitions recognize excellence.  Electronics Design Group (EDG), a leader in the luxury custom residential electronics integration field,  found out just how excellent they were this past weekend, September 14 -17, at the 2006 CEDIA Expo held in Denver, Colorado. EDG, located in Piscataway, New Jersey, was the winner of 8 National Awards ranging from design competitions chosen by their peers, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) to manufacturer’s recognition for total sales.  “Our team worked tirelessly throughout the year.  This is a fantastic achievement,” exclaimed EDG President Bob Gullo.

Design Competition

CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles™ Award

Large Home Theater – Level IV Gold Technical Design ($160,000 - $210,000)

(12 seat home theater featuring 7.1 surround sound, 117” screen, and dual layers of sheetrock and construction techniques to isolate sound.)
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Large Home Theater – Level III Silver Technical Design ($125,000 - $140,000)

(8 seat home theater featuring, 7.1 surround sound, 100” screen, bar seating 4 in the rear of the room, and motorized drapery.) 
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Best Hidden Installation – Silver Technical Design

(Gentleman’s lounge design featuring 7.1 surround sound, motorized shades, motorized Media Décor Art Frame concealing a 42” plasma, and an 80” movie screen and high-end projector with motorized actuator hidden neatly into the soffit.)
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Integrated Home – Level III Bronze Technical Design ($340,000 – $499,000)

(Electronically integrated home – whole-house audio, lighting system, two media systems, screening room, HVAC control, pool & spa control, motorized shading, and off site PC control.)
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Lutron Excellence AwardBest Homeowner Documentation

Crestron Integration AwardIntegrated Home System

(Historic 1800’s mansion transformed into a home of the future with integrated lighting control, HVAC, audio/video, and motorized shades covering a wall of windows 40’ long.)
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Manufacturer Recognition

GenelecFull Product Line Sales

ReQuestDealer of the Year

“Eight awards in one weekend – that is an example of how focused our organization is and the staff’s commitment to excellence in the luxury market,” stated Nick Lehotzky, Marketing Manager for Electronics Design Group.  “Having the AIA and ASID take part in awarding our high-end custom electronic integration designs for the residential community is a tremendous honor. This is an organizational win – top to bottom, bottom to top.”

Overall this marks EDG’s 14th Electronic Lifestyles Award.  Since the competition began in 1996 no other firm has won more awards than EDG

EDG won its second Crestron Integration Award in as many years.  This also marks their second Lutron Excellence Award in three years.

 


About EDG

Founded by Bob Gullo in 1987, EDG is a pioneer in the custom residential electronics industry. Considered by its peers and industry magazines as one of the top residential system integrators in the country, EDG continues to design innovative systems using the latest software and control system technology to bring its clients simple and easy to use solutions. Providing expertise in all aspects of residential environments, EDG is known for: audio/video systems, acoustics, media room design, lighting, HVAC, telecommunications and motorized control of shades, lifts and other devices. EDG is a one-stop solutions provider in the Hi-End residential marketplace.

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