Media-Dist to Distribute Inline, Inc. Products In Switzerland

Public relations contact:
Joe da Silva, Vice President of Marketing
Extron
E-mail: pr@extron.com

Anaheim, California (August 16, 2002) – Andrew C. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of Extron Electronics, Chairman of the board of Inline Inc. announced today that as part of the combination of operations of the these well known computer-video interfacing companies announced earlier today, MediaDist A.G. will be appointed to distribute Inline products throughout Switzerland as of November 1, 2002. MediaDist is located in Kehrsatz, Switzerland and is the current distributor of Extron products for Switzerland. As Extron's distributor for Switzerland, MediaDist will provide sales and support for Inline products in addition to Extron products.

"MediaDist has provided excellent support for Extron products in the Switzerland area," explained Edwards. "They have the knowledge and infrastructure to handle the Inline product line and continue to develop and support the Extron line as well." "MediaDist provides a consistently high level of service and support into the Swiss market serving Extron dealers and customers. Opening up the Inline product line to MediaDist will position them as a one-stop source for interfacing, switching and distribution solutions.

"Bringing Extron and Inline together creates a combined lineup larger than any other interfacing manufacturer," mentioned Jeff Gibson, Vice President of Sales for Extron. "MediaDist has been a strong ally for Extron in Switzerland. We are happy to continue to expand our relationship and further develop the AV industry in the Swiss market." The combined groups from Extron Electronics and Inline Inc. will be known as Extron Electronics and will continue to focus on providing high-quality audio-video products, education and industry leading customer support to the professional audio-video industry, system integrators, and consultants. MediaDist can be contacted in Switzerland at:

MediaDist AG

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