Strong MDI Continues to Strengthen Sales Force with New Representative Firm for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Strong/MDI Screen Systems, a Ballantyne Strong Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN) company, is pleased to announce the addition of Audio Associates as the company’s new representative firm for the Mid-Atlantic region. Audio Associates is a manufacturer representative firm focusing on commercial A/V products in the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Audio Associates will promote Strong/MDI’s line of projection screens, motorized systems and custom screen frames in the region’s professional audio visual market.

“Audio Associates has a reputation for outstanding sales and service. Their vast experience will provide the tools and support needed to grow MDI’s market share in the commercial A/V market in the Mid-Atlantic region,” stated Patrick Bouchard, Sales Manager Specialty Markets at Strong/MDI.

Commenting on the partnership, Joe Blacker, President of Audio Associates said, “Even though we just started selling Strong/MDI screens, we are thrilled at the quick response, product availability, customer support and especially how cost effective they are. After working for years with other screen manufacturers, it's wonderful to see a company that wants to keep customers happy. Strong/MDI has taken screen manufacturing to the next level!”

About Strong/MDI
Strong/MDI, a Ballantyne Strong Inc. company, is a projection screen manufacturer located in Joliette, Canada. It manufactures 2D and 3D screens, specialty screens, motorized screen systems, custom structures and masking motors for clients worldwide. Strong/MDI is also known for the development of highly sophisticated coatings for projection surfaces.

About Audio Associates
Audio Associates is a manufacturers’ representative firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Columbia, Maryland. Their dedicated sales team has extensive knowledge and experience representing some of the most trustworthy manufacturers in the commercial A/V industry.

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