We look forward toAlurateks continued growth in 2009

Thecompany avoided the cost and waste associated with new construction, and madeimprovements that use the latest technologies to all major systems: airconditioning, ventilation, heating, lighting and water. In addition, Firemans Fund used sustainable products: cork flooring, terrazzomade from recycled glass, bamboo millwork, re-milled redwood and carpet squaresmade from reclaimed tires. Bicycle storage, shower andchanging facilities are also provided. The Dallas office is one of the companys largest facilities, employing nearly400 staff who work in customer service, sales, claims, finance, personal andcommercial insurance.

Among the companys many green accomplishments are: The first property and casualty insurer to offer green insurance coverage forhomes, commercial buildings, historic buildings, hotels, restaurants, commercialauto, and manufacturing facilities. In most cases, Firemans Fund gives a fivepercent discount to homeowners and building owners that are certified green bythe USGBC. Recognized as a leader in green business in the Ceres Report, the WorldWildlife Report on Climate Change in 2006. Firemans Fund is a member ofthe Allianz Group (NYSE:AZ), one of the worlds largest providers of insuranceand financial services. For additional information, visit Firemans FundSusan Murdy, 415-899-3749 Copyright Business Wire 2009. Aluratek partnered with Ingram Micro in May 2007 and has shown explosiveexpansion over its first year with the distributor and during a time of economicuncertainty. "Even with the current economy, Aluratek has proven its stability as a drivingforce in the consumer electronics industry," said John Henderson, DirectorConsumer Electronics/Digital Signage of Ingram Micro Canada.

"We look forward toAlurateks continued growth in 2009." Aluratek designs, manufactures and sells a wide array of external computerhardware and consumer electronics including internet radio, external storage anddigital photo frames. Aluratek entered the relationship with Ingram Micro Canada because of thenational distributors thirty years of experience working with computer hardwareand software manufacturers. "Distributors are looking to vendors for additional support during this time ofeconomic concern," commented John Wolikow, VP sales and marketing for Aluratek."Working with a stable and experienced distributor like Ingram Micro has helpedus realize our full potential as a cutting-edge member of the electronicsindustry." For more information about Alurateks innovative products for digitallyenhancing consumers lifestyles, please visit About Aluratek, Inc.Aluratek was formed by a group of industry veterans who believed that computerperipherals and consumer electronic devices could be both sophisticated in theirfunction and user-friendly in their usage. The goal of Aluratek is to embody"Simple Elegance" in every product it designs, manufactures and sells. Theproduct focus of Aluratek is to bring simple yet elegant connectivity solutionsto the consumers to enhance their consumer electronics, communications andcomputing experience Each product is carefully designed with the consumer inmind. Current Aluratekproduct offerings include the following: Digital Photo Frames, External Storage,Universal-Serial-Bus (USB), Mobile Accessories, and High Definition MultimediaInterface (HDMI). For more information, please visit About Ingram MicroAs a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales andprofitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketingprograms, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services,and product aggregation and distribution.