EDG Wins Custom Integration Awards at

CEDIA Expo

Luxury Electronics Integrator Awarded 8 Times at National Expo

Piscataway , NJ - September 26, 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 the weekend of 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.)

For photographs visit:  http://www.cedia.net/awards/2006_awards/lht4_g.php

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.) 
For photographs visit:  http://www.cedia.net/awards/2006_awards/lht3_s.php

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 a 92" movie screen and high-end projector with motorized actuator hidden neatly into the soffit.)
For photographs visit:  http://www.cedia.net/awards/2006_awards/hi_s.php

Integrated Home – Level III BronzeTechnical 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.)
For photographs visit: http://www.cedia.net/awards/2006_awards/ih3_b.php

Lutron Excellence Award – Best Homeowner Documentation

Crestron Integration Award – Integrated HomeSystem

(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.)
For photographs visit:  http://www.crestron.com/features/integration_awards/#integrated_home_system

Manufacturer Recognition

Genelec – Full Product Line Sales

ReQuest – Dealer 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 14^th 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.
Photography of the award winning installations is available by contacting Nick Lehotzky at 732-650-9800 ext. 116.

About Electronics Design Group
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 innovate spectacular 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 control, HVAC control, telecommunications and motorized control of shades, lifts and other devices.  EDG is a one-stop solutions provider in the Hi-End residential marketplace, and winner of 14 Electronic Lifestyles™ Awards from CEDIA, and back-to-back Dealer of the Year Awards.

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