Eleventh Annual EHX Wraps Up With New In-Home Technology

ELEVENTH ANNUAL EHX WRAPS UP WITH NEW IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Arlington, Va., March 31, 2010 – The Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010 concluded Saturday, March 27, drawing nearly 3,500 industry professionals to education sessions and a display of the latest custom electronics products. The eleventh annual EHX, produced by EH Events and sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA®) TechHome Division, ran March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

More than 125 home technology companies, including nearly 20 Florida-based exhibitors, participated in the event. Manufacturers and distributors of home health technology, smart energy, commercial, digital media and custom electronics were all featured.

During the CEA TechHome Division Breakfast CEA’s Shawn DuBravac, chief economist, and Steve Koenig, director of industry analysis,  presented the 8th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study, and focused on the importance of installer and builder relationships. The need for builders and home appraisers to acknowledge the value of in-home electronics was discussed at length. Participants brainstormed ways that the installer community could raise appraisal values for home technology, and ideas for how to overcome builders concerns over technology. The resounding answer was that installers need to get in on the ground level with builders, establish relationships before construction, and join sales meetings.

Attendees were also able to take advantage of the CE Pro Super Sessions at EHX. Successful business models, emerging technologies, new applications, lead generation strategies, target profit margins and tips for success were all discussed. Veteran integrators shared their first hand experience during the Dealer-to-Dealer Panel Sessions throughout the duration of the show. Demo Alley was once again a vibrant area and favorite amongst attendees as exhibitors demonstrated their latest audio and video technologies. The manufacturer training sessions allowed attendees to interact directly with manufacturers to discuss new product releases, specific product training, technical training, trouble shooting and sales and marketing tips.

EHX’s 2011 dates are: EHX@CES at the 2011 International CES, January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and EHX Spring 2011, March 17-19, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

About EHX and CE Pro
Now in its 11th year, Electronic House Expo (www.ehxweb.com) provides the custom electronics industry with leading education and training opportunities and offers a cutting edge Expo Floor with the latest tools and technology. Produced by CE Pro, EHX Spring is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CEA’s TechHome Division, CEDIA, and the Alarm Association of Florida (AAF). CE Pro (www.cepro.com) is the leading content provider for the custom electronics industry, and EHX brings together this same dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services.  Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

    * CES on the Hill
      April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC
    * Digital Patriots Dinner
      April 21, 2010, Washington, DC
    * LA Games Conference
      April 29, 2010,  Los Angeles, CA
    * CEA Line Shows
      June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY
    * 2010 SINOCES
      July 8-11, 2010,  Qingdao, China
    * 2010 CEA Industry Forum
      October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA
    * i-stage
      October 18, 2010, San Francisco, CA
    * Digital Hollywood Fall
      October 18-21, 2010, Santa Monica, CA
    * CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
      November 9, 2010, New York, NY
    * Future of Television East
      November 19, 2010 New York, NY
    * 2011 International CES
      January 6-9, 2011, Las Vegas, NV