Catalyst AV Distribution Network Member Custom Plus Distributing Announces Home Technology Show

  • May 29, 2015

Custom Plus Distributing -- the Pacific Northwest member of specialty products distribution network Catalyst AV – announced its upcoming June 2nd Home Technology Show.  This is CPD’s first Home Technology Show to take place at its San Jose facility which opened last August.

Beginning at 9:00 AM, dealers can view products and meet with manufacturers including 2GIG, Alarm.com, Atlona, Definitive Technology, Earthquake, Elan, EnGenius, KEF, Kwikset, Nest, Niles, Panamax, Platinum Tools, Sony, Sonos, Soundcast, Sunfire, TiVo, URC and more.

Many hourly training sessions will be offered including Atmos (presented by Dolby Labs); 4K installation by Atlona, with many additional sessions presented by Nest, Sonos and Earthquake.

A business education program titled “5 Proactive Steps to Improving Your Bottom Line” will be presented by CEDIA Lifetime Award winner Frank White of the Weld/Stay Tuned Group.

CPD territory Manager Steven Ricks and Branch Manager Kevin Mitchel will be on-hand to meet with dealers, provide warehouse tours, set-up accounts and answer questions.

A grand prize drawing will take place for a 55-inch 4K Sony television.  Delicious soul food will be served on-site courtesy of San Francisco’s Kenny’s Heart & Soul food truck.

The event takes place from 9 AM to 5 PM at Custom Plus Distributing located at 751 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA.  Dealers, integrators, and other industry professionals are invited to attend.

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