IC Realtime and Catalyst AV Ink National Distribution Deal

[PMuto]

IC Realtime's vast assortment of security cameras, IP cameras, DVR and CCTV equipment for business and home surveillance in stock and available next-day from Catalyst AV’s 16-locations across the US

Burlington, MA – February 19, 2013 – Catalyst AV, a newly-formed nationwide distribution network serving more than 10,000 integrators from 16-locations stateside -- with emphasis on dealer support before, during and after the sale -- today announced that it has entered into an agreement to nationally distribute IC Realtime security solutions.

IC Realtime is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced visual surveillance solutions - founded by experts with a combined 35 years of experience in the development, marketing, sales, installation and support of security and alarm equipment. The company offers a wide variety of analog and IP cameras, DVRs, NVRs, software Apps and accessories.

”Surveillance is a primary target category for Catalyst AV,” says Wally Whinna, Catalyst AV board member and principal of Allnet Distributing. “We can provide added value to our dealer network who are interested in adding this profit center to the range of services they provide their clients.”

”Having a close working relationship with IC Realtime -- a brand that is recognized as the preferred surveillance vendor to our channel -- will allow us to execute this strategy to its fullest. Together we will be able to guide the dealer from product specification to after installation technical service,” added Whinna.

The Catalyst AV member companies are:

• Allnet Distributing (www.allnetdistributing.com) (Midwest)
• Audio Video Warehouse (www.av-warehouse.com) (Nevada, Arizona)
• Custom Plus Distributing (www.customplusdistributing.com) (Pacific NW / Alaska)
• Easy Access Distribution (www.easyaccessdistribution.com) (Northeast)
• Electronic Lane Distributors (www.electroniclane.com) (Southwest)
• Electronics Source (www.electronics-source.com) (Florida and Southeast)
• Electronic Stockroom (www.electronicstockroom.com) (California)
• HCA Distributing (www.hcadist.com) (Rocky Mountains)
• Pioneer Music Company (www.pioneermusicinc.com) (Plains States)
• SPD (www.spmreps.com/sound-product-distributing) (Upstate NY)
• Tech Source Distributors (www.techsourcedist.com) (Mid-Atlantic)

Look for upcoming press releases regarding additional Catalyst AV vendor partner announcements, as well as line shows and training events.

Catalyst AV media contact: Paul Muto, Muto Communications PR Agency; paul@mutocomm.com; 631.849.4301 (office), 516.662.5374 (mobile).

About Catalyst AV
Founded in 2012, Catalyst AV is a network of 11 independent consumer electronics distributors serving the residential and professional AV channels in the U.S. Catalyst AV grants manufacturers a consistent and cohesive nationwide distribution model to more than 10,000 professional integration specialists. Catalyst AV benefits integrators by delivering all the products and support necessary to execute the demands of job specifications with confidence.
The Catalyst AV Board of Directors is Mike Hench (Electronics Source); Steve Presti (Easy Access Distribution) and Wally Whinna (Allnet Distributing). www.catalystav.com

About IC Realtime
IC Realtime, LLC designs security solutions that not only help organizations to enhance the effectiveness of their security operations, but also improve their overall business performance. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, with offices in New York and Arizona, IC Realtime was founded by experts with a combined 35 years of experience in the development, marketing, sales, installation and support of security and alarm equipment. As a result, IC Realtime understands the needs of security/alarm dealers and integrators and is committed to providing its customers with innovative and superior-quality products that are competitively priced nearly always available off-the-shelf. www.icrealtime.com

[2ndRick]

Thanks Paul.
IC Realtime is a highly regarded product line by a lot of our members.

In fact, I first learned of them through these forums.

I would love to have them as participants in the Manufacturer Zone as well.