[May 17, 2005] TecHome Builder Conference & Expo 2005 Exhibitor Profiles Tweet PHOENIX --(Business Wire)-- May 17, 2005 -- TecHome Builder Conference & Expo 2005 takes place May 18-20 at the Phoenix Civic Center. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.tbxweb.com/. Below are profiles from TecHome Builder Conference & Expo 2005 exhibitors; breaking news releases are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference, and event news resource. Business Wire is the official news wire service for TecHome Builder Conference & Expo 2005. -0- *T Company: BeHomeWise Booth: 431 Media Contact: Kirsten Brecht Phone: 703-734-2224 E-Mail: [email protected] Company URL: www.BeHomeWise.com Press Area URL: http://www1.behomewise.com/level1.asp?PageID=23 Product Description: Easy-to-Use Tools for Improving Profitability BeHomeWise has a full line of workflow tools that deliver immediate ROI to home builders, regardless of market conditions. B-Wise Web tools help builders leverage the Internet to: - Develop a stronger relationship with customers - Deliver a better customer experience - Establish greater brand awareness - Gain real-time insight into operational and sales performance - Access current shopper data when deciding: - Which customers to target - Where to buy land - What products to build - Exactly what to charge - Where, when and how much to advertise - Improve company-wide communication - Identify and avert problems early - Select marketing and sales efforts for increased ROI Our B-Wise tools are uniquely able to facilitate important decision-making at all levels of a builder's organization - thereby increasing builder profitability and competitiveness. Company Description: BeHomeWise is quickly emerging as the nation's leading system for business intelligence and Internet lead management for home builders. Founded and developed by new home sales expert, Robb Cohen, BeHomeWise offers Web-deployed prospect management solutions for converting prospective new home buyers into sales. The BeHomeWise software system, B-Wise, integrates leads from all of a builder's various marketing channels (including walk-ins, search engines, portals, Web traffic and Realtor referrals) and automatically prioritizes these based on who is most likely to buy. Today, BeHomeWise is used by dozens of home builders in the US and Canada, including Shea Homes, DR Horton and Comstock Homes. These companies, and others, have gained competitive advantages by enthusiastically adopting cutting-edge sales automation technology like that offered by BeHomeWise. Learn more about BeHomeWise by visiting www.BeHomeWise.com, or by calling (866) 246-6399 (866-BHOMEWZ). Company: Builder1440, LLC Booth/Stand: 221 Media/Investor Relations Contact: Jennifer Sukenick Phone: 410-843-3870 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.Builder1440.com Product description: Builder1440(TM), the Complete Sales System for Homebuilders, provides the homebuilder industry with the leading Internet-based sales and marketing solution. Recognized for its ease of use and implementation and production integration, Builder1440 allows homebuilders to manage the sales process from the time the prospect visits their website or sales center, through floor plan selection, home configuration and contract printing and generation. Company description: Builder1440, LLC, delivers the leading SFA/CRM software in the homebuilding industry and provides technology professional services that increase sales and margins and reduce business costs. Builder1440's offerings are currently in use by over 175 well-known homebuilders nationwide, including Crosswinds - Florida, Hartz Construction Company, Inc., D.R Horton, Inc., and Kimball Hill Homes, who together will sell over 70,000 homes in 2005. Company: Contractors Software Group, Inc. Booth/Stand: 329 Media Contact: Gary Grassle Phone: 800-866-3083 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.csgsoftware.com Product description: The Plus Series is the only fully integrated sales, marketing, warranty tracking, estimating, scheduling, change order, purchase order and job cost accounting solution exclusively for Homebuilders. It's easy to use, and affordable. Best of all, it's completely modular: purchase what you need today and add on as your business grows. CSG solutions allow you to interact and communicate better with your customers, subcontractors and employees. Company description: The Plus Series is brought to you by the talented professionals at Contractors Software Group, Inc. Our team of construction experts have decades of extensive hands-on experience working with builders and contractors nationwide. We've incorporated our years of experience into the software so you can be assured of a system that can handle your business today -- and tomorrow. Put your energy into your construction projects, not your software! Company: Copper Development Association Inc. Booth/Stand: 716 Media Contact: Kenneth Geremia Phone: 212/251-7200 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.copper.org Product description: CDA will distribute a free, generic CD-ROM, "Structured Wiring for Today's Homes -- Homebuilder Edition." Companion CD's for installers and remodelers will also be available. The CD's address money issues, what consumers are asking for, the basics of a structured wiring system and the features and options available. Company description: Copper Development Association (CDA) serves as the advanced market development and engineering services arm of the copper industry in the USA. CDA provides information and assistance regarding copper's use throughout the residential building industry, including structured wiring. This assistance takes the form of CD-ROMS, videos and publications targeted to builders, remodelers, installers and consumers. Company: Fontel, Inc. Booth/Stand: 112 Media Contact: Kurt Mitchell Phone: 800-238-0787 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.fontel.com Product description: Company description: Fontel, Inc. has over 30 years of experience providing communication products to both residential and commercial customers. Fontel focuses on the needs of its customers, and provides quality products and services at competitive prices. Company: Gefen Inc. Booth: 429 Media Contact: Linda Morgan, [email protected] Phone: 818-889-3970 Investor Relations Contact: Hagai Gefen, 818-884-6294, [email protected] Web: www.gefen.com Link to your press area URL: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/news/index.jsp Product description: Gefen's innovations in digital cabling, system integration and HDTV extension include: fiber optics-based HDTV Extreme Cables; DVI-1000 and HDMI-1000 extension solutions; DVI Boosters that correct signal degradation; HDMI Repeaters that regenerate signals for extension; and DVI and HDMI wall plates that provide a finished outlet for in-home cabling. Company description: Gefen delivers advanced digital connectivity solutions with multi-platform extension, switching, distribution and conversion capabilities for home theater, computers and AV environments. Products support high definition digital video, analog video and digital and analog audio using various interfaces such as HDMI, DVI, DVI DL, HD-SDI, SDI, VGA, USB, Firewire and RS-232. Company: HomeSphere, Inc. Booth/Stand: 629 Media Contact: Glady Fazio or Esther Brody Phone: 440.893.0179 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.homesphere.com Company description: HomeSphere, Inc. is the leading software-based solution provider to the homebuilding industry with a focus on cost management and purchasing efficiencies. The company's Construx(TM) suite of products helps builders better manage their businesses through reproducible, measurable processes, while HomeSphere's Connex(TM) suite of cash-incentive and rebate-management programs helps forge strong, productive relationships between builders and manufacturers. Company: Intermatic, Inc. Booth/Stand: 620 Media Contact: Michael Isaacson, PR Director, Bellwether Communications Phone: 262-639-9093 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.intermatic.com Product description: Featuring HomeSettings Pro, Intermatic's revolutionary line of wireless home controls uses cutting edge Zwave(TM) RF technology. Intermatic also offers a comprehensive line of in-wall timers, residential surge protection products, pool & spa controls and Light Expressions landscape lighting providing homes with enhanced safety, security, convenience, and comfort. Company description: Intermatic is the leading manufacturer of energy control products including; time switches, photo controls, in-wall controls and HomeSettings Pro wireless home controls. Intermatic also manufactures industrial & residential surge protection, pool & spa controls, weatherproof electrical products and professional outdoor lighting. Company: Russound Booth/Stand: 721 Media Contact: Michelle Malfy Phone: 603-559-5835 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.russound.com Product description: Products (partial list): amplifiers, keypads, single and multisource controllers, receivers, indoor and outdoor speakers, subwoofers, color touchscreens, media servers and satellite radio tuners. Company description Since 1967, innovation, quality and reliability are the foundation of Russound's product tradition. Located in Newmarket, NH, Russound is a leading manufacturer of audio-video systems for the residential market. Russound offers the products and expertise customers expect from a company dedicated to high-fidelity audio, ease of installation and simplicity of use. The company pairs leading-edge technology with true functionality. Every product is built to high standards and designed to be a pleasure to live with and enjoy. Company: Sales Simplicity Software Booth/Stand: 433 Media Contact: Barry Forbes Phone: 480-892-2500 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.SalesSimplicity.net Product description: Sales automation software for production homebuilders - the number one Internet-based application based on year-to-date sales, driven by ease-of-use, performance and functionality factors. SalesSimplicity.net provides Sales, CRM, Internet Lead Management, and Reporting in a single application. Interfaces are available with BuilderMT/Timberline, FAST, Builder 360, and Builderfinish. A JDE interface will be available later this year. Company description: Sales Simplicity Software, Inc. traces its corporate history to its establishment in 1978 as a real estate presentation company. In the early nineties, the company introduced its first version of Sales Simplicity Software, followed by an Internet version ten years later. Company: SIMPLY HOME CINEMAS, LLC Booth/Stand: 111 Media Contact: TONY TANGALOS Phone: 602-321-4100 E-mail: [email protected] Web: WWW.SIMPLYHOMECINEMAS.COM Product description: SHC is a services oriented firm specializing in the optimal design and installation of turnkey "Real Home Cinemas". Our cinema packages include framing, electrical, molding, seating, curtains, faux painting and a full complement of cinema audio and video products. Company description: Simply Home Cinemas is pioneering a trendsetting concept in new and existing homes - the turnkey "Real Home Cinema" (TM). SHC offers clients the entire Home Cinema package including all construction services, interior design services, and electronics packages, with one vendor, starting at under $25,000. Company: Smart Products Inc. Booth/Stand: 113 Media Contact: Scott Klodowski Phone: (201) 594-0550 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.smartproducts.us Product description: HomePro products enable home owners to easily control their lighting, temperature, audio/video and security systems thru intuitive, cost effective touchscreens and controllers by using existing wires, radio frequency signals and Cat 5e wire, ultimately reducing the design and labor cost Company description: Smart Products is the leading solution and hardware provider of Z-Wave wireless lighting controls and integrated home automation products for the residential builder and integrator. We provide a complete range of affordable products, such as touchscreens, dimmers, keypads, switches, and home controllers that interconnect through, Z-Wave, PLC/X-10, Ethernet, RS232 and USB technologies Company: Smarthome, Inc. Booth/Stand: 215 Media Contact: Maples Communications 949-477-0710 Phone: 949-221-9200 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.smarthome.com Company description: Smarthome, Inc. is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and online retailer of home automation products for electronic home improvement. Smarthome provides products - both proprietary and from other manufacturers -- in lighting control, whole-house automation, security and surveillance, home entertainment, gadgets and pet care. Smarthome's mission is to "make life more convenient, safe and fun." *T [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]