Tripp Lite Partners with The Advantage Group

Tripp Lite Partners with The Advantage Group
to Distribute Tripp Lite’s New Audio/Video Power Protection Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, IL (September 27, 2005)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, has partnered with The Advantage Group (TAG), a consortium of value-added resellers, to distribute Tripp Lite’s new audio/video power protection line.

“Tripp Lite’s partnership with TAG represents the perfect vendor/distributor synergy,” said Jim Folk, Tripp Lite Executive Vice President. “On the one hand you have a manufacturer of cutting-edge, performance-enhancing products, and on the other hand you have a distributor group which sets the standard for excellence in the professional custom installation and systems integration field.”

Ted Green, TAG Executive Director, was equally enthusiastic about the new partnership. “TAG chose to partner with Tripp Lite because Tripp Lite stands head and shoulders above the competition in its dedication to providing perfect quality power to maximize component performance. No other vendor provides the superior reliability, remote manageability and ease-of-install that Tripp Lite provides.”

Tripp Lite’s new audio/video power protection line includes UPS Systems, power conditioning centers, surge suppressors, cables and power distribution units. Tripp Lite UPS Systems include pure sine wave models (which provide the highest level of power protection and support) as well as a variety of IP-addressable and remote diagnostic options to simplify system management and reduce costly service calls. For additional information on Tripp Lite’s products or partnership with TAG, contact Jim Folk at (773) 869-1345.

About The Advantage Group
The Advantage Group is a consortium of regional value-added resellers that connects custom installers and systems integrators with select manufacturers’ lines. TAG members are a new breed of distributor: professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. For more information, visit TAG’s website at www.tadvantageg.com.

About Tripp Lite
Enhanced service and innovative products have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 80 years. Tripp Lite’s innovations include the world’s first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world’s most trusted premium surge suppressor–the Isobar–with more than 15 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite’s sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite’s Web site: www.tripplite.com.

Media Information
Gloria Wong – Media / Public Relations Manager
773.869.1229 / fax 773.869.1935
gloria_wong@tripplite.com