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PRESS RELEASE
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RAYMOND GRIFFIN APPOINTED REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
FOR LEXICON AND REVEL BRANDS
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2005 — In its continued support and expansion of the leading consumer audio brands Lexicon and Revel, the Harman Specialty Group, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), has appointed Raymond Griffin as Regional Sales Manager. The announcement was made by Bart Lo Piccolo, National Sales Manager at the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company, and signals the Harman Specialty Group’s ongoing commitment to fulfilling the demands of the burgeoning high-end consumer audio market.
In his new position, Griffin is responsible for coordinating the accelerated sales efforts for the acclaimed Lexicon and Revel product lines throughout the country. Carrying out HSG’s dedication to building lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with its representatives and dealers, Griffin will focus on managing the sales effort as well as providing sales training on new products for Lexicon and Revel. He will additionally direct new methods to target as well as create opportunities for maximizing brand recognition and market penetration.
Griffin previously acted as Marketing/Custom Installation Director at Audio Images Stereo Inc. in Whitehall, PA. Through his experience working in close cooperation with discerning homebuilders, interior designers and homeowners, Griffin developed and implemented an aggressive and highly successful marketing plan and was the top salesman for the cutting-edge installation firm. He increased not only sales quantity, but also efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Commenting on the appointment, Bart Lo Piccolo stated, “Ray exhibits great leadership qualities and gets results that are impressive in measure, both by their sweeping range and lasting nature. With such a strong sales and marketing background, he has exactly the expertise and drive that we seek. He has a thorough understanding of the industry and the proven abilities to help us reach our goals. Ray is a definite boon to the Harman Specialty Group, and the Lexicon and Revel brands in particular.”
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Lexicon, founded in 1971, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of home theater electronics. Innovative technologies, such as LOGIC7®, have helped Lexicon to push the boundaries of home entertainment. Lexicon audio systems are also available in the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Phantom, and LOGIC7 is utilized in select models from BMW and Mercedes.
Lexicon is a division of Harman International, Inc. Harman International (www.harman.com) is a leading manufacturer of high quality electronics and speakers for the consumer, professional, and OEM markets. The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HAR.
“Lexicon” is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries. U.S. patents and other worldwide patents issued and pending. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
—For more information on the complete range of Mark Levinson, Revel, and Lexicon products, contact Harman Specialty Group, 3 Oak Park Drive, Bedford, MA 01730-1413.
Tel: (781) 280-0300; Fax: (781) 280-0490; Web: www.harmanspecialtygroup.com
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