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RETAILOBSERVER.COM OCTOBER 2014 46 ALMO EXPANDS TV PORTFOLIO WITH HAIER Almo Corporation, the major national appliance and consumer and professional electronics distributor, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its relationship with Haier and will serve as its exclusive National Distributor for its Digital Products Group in the United States. Haier America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Haier Group, the world's #1 major appliance brand as ranked by Euromonitor International 2013, and a global leader in consumer electronics. Almo plans to carry Haier's Digital Product Group offerings which feature LED HDTVs from 24" through 65". Features include 1080p HDTV 120Hz displays, built in 22.1 speaker systems, Sound Chamber Audio systems and the latest Energy Star compliant displays. "We are thrilled to take our relationship with Haier to the next level by representing its entire Digital Products Group portfolio, exclusively, here in the US," said Rick Wigen, VP product merchandising for Almo. "Haier's CE products are innovative, cutting-edge, and environmentally responsible, which fits perfectly into our model at Almo. The new product line from Haier's Digital Product Group will begin arriving mid-August." Select Haier televisions will come ready for use with the Roku Streaming Stick, which instantly gives consumers access to more than 1,000 applications that include movies, television shows, music, casual games and other entertainment. The Roku Streaming Stick plugs into the MHL port of a Roku Ready® Haier HDTV and streams entertainment from any household high-speed Wi-Fi connection. Additionally, a number of new LED models feature ultra-thin frames that provide a virtually edgeless picture for a truly immersive viewing experience. To learn more, visit wwww.haier.com or access.almo. ALMO ADDS FLORIDA DISTRIBUTION CENTER Almo expands network with Tampa location Almo Corporation, the major national appliance and consumer and professional electronics distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its distribution network with a new warehouse located in Tampa, Florida. This new location supports Almo's latest initiative focused on the expansion of Almo Specialty Products. Almo Specialty Products distributes premium appliance brands to the dealer and builder channels. The new Tampa facility will provide 1-2 day shipment time frames of in-stock premium appliance brands throughout the Southeast region. "The opening of our Tampa facility, along with the recent addition of an experienced sales team, demonstrates our commitment to the premium appliance market in the Southeast region," stated Jay Penney, executive vice president, Almo Specialty Products. "We now have all the key components in operation to fulfill our business promise of providing exceptional service. Additional teams and distribution locations are currently being constructed to ensure we continue our industry-leading distribution services as we expand throughout the south." ALMO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ALFRESCO Almo Corporation, a major national consumer appliance and professional electronics distributor, is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems. Alfresco, a unique manufacturer of its products at their location in Southern California, offers the most complete line of the finest USA-made luxury outdoor kitchen appliances. They were the pioneers of the residential outdoor kitchen, introducing a product line that would allow the customer to create the most complete and professional, fully-functional outdoor culinary center. Almo will also be representing the Alfresco and Artisan residential lines manufactured by Superior Equipment Solutions. Their entire product lines are now available from Almo. "We are excited to revisit our long-standing history with Alfresco and are looking forward to taking our partnership to the next level," said Warren Chaiken, Almo's president & CEO. "We have always been impressed with Alfresco's product portfolio and commitment to quality manufacturing and innovative design. The opportunity to market a brand like Alfresco is the perfect addition to our premium appliance offering and we couldn't be more thrilled." Alfresco's residential outdoor kitchen portfolio includes cooking, refrigeration, storage and preparation. They also offer a host of complimentary accessories including pantries, sinks, plating centers, and warming drawers, to name a few. Almo will be carrying Alfresco grills, Artisan, and the American Eagle Series that features built-in and cart grills. Every product is hand- crafted, using the most discerning manufacturing processes, innovative engineering and the highest quality materials and components. Almo will represent Alfresco in California and Nevada, all of the Southeast, and all of the East Coast. To learn more, visit almo.com. D I S T R I B U T O R [ N E W S ]

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