Garden Grove, Calif., May 1, 2014— Elite Screens, Inc. an innovative company that specializes in quality projection screens, today announced the launch of the Starling Tension.It’s theenhanced variant of the Starling electric projection screenwith more features anda tab-tension support system for the CE Retail sales channel. “People were waiting for us to come out with the Starling but there was also a call for a tensioned variant with added features.” Said Dave Rodgers, Marketing Manager of Elite “ We have always believed in a good, better, best philosophy but maximizing what buyers get for their dollars has alwaysbeen at the top of the list so we’re introducing this product to meet that demand.”
The StarlingTension Seriestakes the stylish look of our earlier Starling series to the next level. The product looks better and has more features.It has an enhanced aluminum casing with floating installation brackets for added versatility in an installation. Its stylish arcuate profile readily enhances the flow of interior décor.
The material used is Elite’s Spectra White FG fiberglass backed material that has tension-tab reinforcements for enhanced flatness. It is a 1.1 gain matte white surface with black backing to eliminate light penetration for enhanced picture brightness. In addition to its wide diffusion uniformity, the material is matted on all sides to enhance perceived visual contrast. It also has an extended top border for high-ceiling installations.
The material is raised and lowered using a quiet and power-saving 110v 38 watt synchronous motor that turns at 7-10rpm with overheat protection.
The Starling electric projection screen ships fully assembled withcomplete Infrared/Radio Frequency, 5-12 volt trigger and RS232 control package.Additional features such as an extended IR “eye”sensor and integrated up/down controls on the box itself for making minor adjustments.
Pricing, Availability, Warranty
Elite Screens’ Starling Tension Projection Screen has a starting price at $569(USD) and is available now in a range of sizes including100", 120”, 135", and 150” in 16:9 HDTV format” through the retail sales channel. It comes with Elite’s 2-year manufacturer’s warranty and a 3-year ENR-G warranty for Educational, Non-Profit, Religious and Government/Military organizations.
About Elite Screens, Inc.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
