Press Release

Date: April 26, 2006

New Orleans, LA   HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced the winners of its Five-Star Dealer program for 2006 on March 31st at their annual Dealer Appreciation Party held at the EH Expo in Orlando, FL.

HAI's Five-Star Dealer program was initiated in 2001 to recognize and reward its outstanding dealers. “In spite of the difficulties with Hurricane Katrina, 2005 was HAI's most successful year ever,” explains HAI President, Jay McLellan. “The key to that success and growth has been the support of our dealers. Thanks to them we're stronger and better than ever and the Five Star Dealer program is all about growing our businesses together.”

Winners were selected based on various criteria, including the number of years the dealer has been installing HAI products, number of systems installed in the previous year, and unique marketing or programming solutions that involved an HAI product.

250 companies were named as 2006 HAI Five-Star Dealers.

HAI is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including automation controllers, communicating programmable thermostats, smart light switches, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by over 1000 trained dealers. For more information please visit www.homeauto.com.