fetc and tcea 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: Cindy Weinschreider Traci Schaefer Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. TLS Communications, Inc. 847-801-1611 630-269-4567 cweinschreider@bretford.com tschaefer@tlscommunications.com

BRETFORD SHOWCASES NEWEST TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FURNITURE

AT FETC AND TCEA

Newly Shipping Intelligent Laptop Carts, Antimicrobial Cart Surface Protection,

Booth Promotions and End User Rebate

CHICAGO — January 12, 2010 — Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of dependable furniture

products that improve how people work and learn, continues to progress the effectiveness of technology in the

classroom with its latest mobile carts and antimicrobial cart surface finishes. Bretford will show a variety of

technology furniture for educational environments, including the first laptop computer cart with a brain, during

FETC 2010 (Booth #851) January 12-15 in Orlando, Florida and TCEA 2010 (Booth #508) February 8-12 in

Austin, Texas.

According to Cindy Weinschreider, senior marketing manager for Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., “Our booth

theme for both of these shows is ‘Ask Me How.’ Each Bretford representative will wear a shirt with a specific

question about one of our technology furniture products. When attendees ask about the question, they will be

entered into a drawing to win $100, while learning more about Bretford’s new Intelligent Laptop Computer

carts and other furniture support products designed to help make the teaching environment more productive.”

Intelligent Laptop Computer Carts Now Shipping, End User Rebate

Introduced last year, Bretford’s newly shipping 20- and 30-unit Intelligent Laptop Computer carts are the first

of their kind to incorporate a sophisticated Power Management System or “brain.” The brain protects and

preserves the life of the laptops by redistributing power every three minutes, not only to ensure consistent

charging but also to keep the laptops cool and prevent overheating. The brain also senses when the laptop

batteries are almost charged, then automatically decreases power, which extends battery life and saves energy.

Up to $75 in end user rebates will be offered for every Intelligent Laptop Computer cart purchase made

between March 1, 2010, and June 30, 2010.

Additional Booth Highlights

FETC and TCEA attendees who visit Bretford will also have the opportunity to learn more about its

antimicrobial cart surface finishes, which protect against the growth of bacteria odor, mold, mildew and

fungus. The company’s NETBOOK32 Micro Computer Laptop carts, Presenter’s Assistant for Learning (PAL)

carts, and other technology furniture products for education will also be shown in the booths. In addition, Chris

Petrick, Bretford’s new CEO will be on hand during TCEA.

Live video and news updates directly from the company’s FETC and TCEA booths will be available on

Twitter at www.twitter.com/bretfordmanf. This information can also be viewed from Bretford’s website at

www.bretford.com.

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About Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.

Bretford designs and manufactures dependable furniture products that are built to last for decades and are

created to improve how people work and learn. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill.,

Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. holds more than six decades of expertise dedicated solely to the design and

manufacture of furniture solutions. With nearly 350 employees and 450,000 square feet of production space,

the company offers smart furniture designs that support evolving technology, enabling institutions,

organizations and corporations to increase productivity and efficiency. Bretford’s superior workmanship and

environmentally compliant manufacturing and operation practices ensure dependable products, many of which

are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. Bretford products are backed by a 12-year standard

warranty and the industry’s best 20-year standard warranty on library furniture.