Home Wiring Systems Get The Leviton Touch

28-Feb-01

Known for its leadership in developing and manufacturing electrical devices for residential applications, the Leviton Manufacturing Company is now bringing that same expertise, and its full capabilities, to home networking technology. The Leviton Integrated Networksô home system (LIN), demonstrated at the 2001 CES, dramatically reduces the price of home networking for the average American family and offers homeowners a fully-integrated system with features unmatched by others in the industry. The complete LIN system includes five separate system groups. Within each group there are specific system packages offering consumers a wide choice in functions and features. The five groups consist of a structured media group, a designer lighting group, a control and security group, a power quality group, and a special needs group. The core home networking group includes a structured media enclosure and components for whole-house audio and video distribution, high-speed Internet support, shared Internet access, computer networking and telephone distribution. ""Leviton has proven its ability to adapt high-technology devices for residential applications,"" said Bill Marshall, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development. ""Our goal is to make the LIN system affordable and reliable for mainstream America,"" he added.Levitonís Certification Program Is Key To Installers And HomeownersLevitonís commitment to home networking technology addresses the needs of installers and contractors with a comprehensive certification program. This unique and intensive program assures end users that their structured wiring system has been properly designed and installed, using quality components and installation practices that meet or exceed industry standards. Leviton and its certified installers guarantee that a homeownerís structured wiring will provide trouble-free, reliable operation. Thatís why Leviton is prepared to extend the standard warranty on the structured cabling products installed in a certified installation to ten years.Distribution Channel Of Equal ImportanceNow approaching its 96th year of operation, Leviton has developed an extensive national distribution channel, which is another important element in gaining mainstream acceptance for home networking among builders and consumers. Market research sponsored by Leviton suggests that a major barrier to growth in this market has been vendorsí lack of effective sales and distribution channels into the residential market. With its name recognition with builders and contractors, and track record for quality, Leviton intends to turn home networking into a mainstream consumer product. For more information, visit www.leviton.com.

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