KVH Adds Coast Distribution to Bring TracVision to RV Dealers Across North America
05 February 2008 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVH Industries,
Inc., (NASDAQ:KVHI) today announced that Coast Distribution System,
Inc., is now offering TracVision(R) mobile satellite television
systems to RV dealers across the U.S. and Canada. With the addition
of Coast, KVH's TracVision products are now available from the RV
industry's leading distributors, including Stag-Parkway and NTP, as
well as regional distributors nationwide. Together, these
distributors serve more than 2,000 RV dealers. "We are excited to
bring Coast Distribution System onboard as a part of our value
chain for our land mobile product line," explains Jim George, KVH's
director of satellite sales. "Coast has a long history in the RV
market, and their expertise and outstanding retailer support are a
great match for our TracVision products. We're looking forward to
working together to support independent dealers and offer
high-quality, reliable products, professional installation, and
outstanding after-sale support that our customers will enjoy for
years to come." "We are excited about working with KVH," agrees
Keith Brittingham, Purchasing Manager for Coast Distribution
System. "We certainly see a demand for satellite TV from our RV
customers, and most recently, the push is for HDTV. Since KVH's
TracVision SlimLine systems are so effortlessly compatible with the
best HDTV out there, we are meeting our #1 objective with these
systems, which is to offer innovative, high-quality products to our
customers." KVH's 12" high TracVision SlimLine mobile satellite TV
systems offer RV owners unmatched benefits, including the highest
signal gain and reception superior even to competing, larger 15"
high antennas. The SlimLine systems also feature 100% compatibility
with high-definition programming from DISH Network(R), Bell
ExpressVu, and DIRECTV(R) Ku-band standard and HD programming.
TracVision systems are very easy to use with totally automatic
satellite switching via the remote control. The TracVision SlimLine
series offers all these benefits to RVers whether they are parked
or on the move with several stationary and in-motion options. For
more information regarding KVH's TracVision SlimLine mobile
satellite TV systems, please visit http://www.tracvision.com/. Note
to Editors: Press-ready, high-resolution images of KVH's TracVision
products are available for download and editorial use at
http://press.kvh.com/. About Coast Distribution System, Inc. Coast
(http://www.coastdistribution.com/) supplies nearly 14,000
different products to more than 12,000 customers in the United
States and Canada, and is committed to supplying high-quality,
high-value products to its customers. Coast Distribution System's
goal is to supply the most innovative products, terrific brands,
and broad product selection, all at competitive prices. About KVH
Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a
leading provider of in- motion satellite TV and communication
systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000
mobile satellite antennas for applications on boats, RVs, trucks,
buses, and automobiles. Winner of the prestigious General Motors
Innovative Design Award, 2 CES Innovation Awards, 23 National
Marine Electronics Association "Best Product" awards, the DAME
Award in the Marine Electronics category, and a finalist for the
Automotive News PACE Award, KVH's mission is to connect mobile
customers with the same digital television entertainment,
communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their home
and offices. This release may contain certain forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements include, for example, the functionality,
characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's products and
technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and
customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual
results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such
differences include, among others, those discussed in KVH's most
recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or developments. KVH and TracVision are registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective companies. DATASOURCE: KVH Industries,
Inc. CONTACT: Chris Watson of KVH Industries, +1-401-845-8138, Web
site: http://www.kvh.com/ http://www.tracvision.com/
http://www.coastdistribution.com/
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