NAMM awards Silonex, Inc. the milestone award for 50 years of service in the music products industry

Anaheim, Calif. NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, recently awarded Silonex Inc. the Milestone Award for 50 years of service in the music products industry. The award recognizes retailers and manufacturers who have succeeded in business to reach this landmark anniversary. The company's longevity is a testament to their hard work, dedication and commitment to sharing the joy of music making with their local community.

Crest Technologies appointed as distributor in Australia

Silonex is pleased to announce that Crest Technologies has been appointed as a non-exclusive distributor in Australia. This will increase Silonex's presence in Australia and reduce delivery times for Australian customers.

Crest carries a wide range of products from leading vendors. The addition of the Silonex products gives them a strong optoelectronics line that complements their current product offerings.

RoHS

Silonex Request for exemption.

Support for Marshall RoHS exemption request for cadmium in optocouplers.

Cadmium and RoHS a wake-up call

"As pro-audio manufacturers prepare for the imminent introduction of the WEEE Directive in January, a more specific threat to future business is still emerging from the July-implemented RoHS ruling..."

Silonex general manager Fred Rohrbacher featured in Pro Sound Europe.

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Important call to action for CdS/CdSe users.

Users of CdS/CdSe products have until May 15, 2006 to request an RoHS exemption to prohibition starting July 2006.

Your participation in the public review process is critical to ensure that manufacture of products that with no viable alternative to CdS/CdSe can continue past July 2006.