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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2014 18 ALMO EXPANDS APPLIANCE AND CONSU M E R E LECTRON ICS DIVISIONS WITH NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS Almo Corporation, the major national appliance and consumer and professional electronics distributor, is pleased to announce new products within its appliance and consumer electronics categories. "We are thrilled to have added such quality, reputable brands to our already impressive portfolio of appliance and consumer electronics products," says Rick Wigen, vice president product management. "We are confident that these additions will be of value to our dealers and their customers and expect sales to reflect that accordingly." APPLIANCE PRODUCT ADDITIONS • Cuisinart Grills—This product line features a complete offering of tabletop and portable electric and charcoal grills and coordinating accessories that combine exceptional Cuisinart performance with convenient portability. These products are designed for the serious backyard griller and the on-the-go chef. The products showcase the CGG-200 All-Foods Tabletop Outdoor LP Gas Grill with Cuisinart's unique Versatile Modular Grill Surface system, which is a series of interchangeable specialized grill panels suited to frequently grilled foods, such as veggies, breads, pizzas and delicate foods. Additional features include a large 240 sq. in. grill surface, integrated ignition and precision temperature gauge. • Chefman—Chefman features a new line of small appliances designed with comfort and ergonomics top of mind. Almo will carry the full line of small appliances including coffee makers, blenders and choppers, toasters, waffle and sandwich makers, skillets, slow cookers and fryers. Products will be available in an array of bold, bright colors ideal for today's kitchen design. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PRODUCT ADDITIONS • Garmin Action Cameras—Almo has added the VIRB line of HD Action Cameras to our current Garmin product portfolio. Recording in 1080p video, these rugged waterproof cameras feature adjustable resolution and filming speed for crisp dramatic motion up to 120fps, digital stabilization, internal microphone and ANT+ wireless connectivity to compatible Garmin devices. The Elite model incorporates Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS location recording. • Midland Camera—Almo has added High Definition Wearable XTC HD Video Cameras to our current Midland portfolio which currently includes 2-way radios and weather alert radios. These small but powerful cameras leave the user's hands free to participate in the action. The new XTC280VP captures 1080p HD action on land or in the water with a simple on/off button. Mount it to handlebars, a helmet or a windshield to capture all the action. Image stabilization, completely silent operation and a rapid charge battery keeps the user in the moment and worry-free. • QFX—For over 20 Years, QFX has developed a broad selection of cost- effective consumer electronics that are well-constructed and dependable. Almo is offering Android Tablets, Portable Audio products and headphones from QFX such as the IT437 Android 4.2 Tablet with a 1.0GHz Dual Core Boxchip A20 for instant access to thousands of apps, email and websites. The brilliant 7" capacitive screen, built-in camera, speaker and microphone plus 8GB of storage keeps your media at your fingertips. More information on Almo is available by contacting the company directly or at Almo's website located at www.almo.com. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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