Combination to Offer Increased Specialization, Service and Brand Selection to Wisconsin Builders, Contractors and Consumers

MADISON, WI - American TV & Appliance, a Madison based retailer of electronics, furniture and appliances has acquired Kennedy-Hahn Appliance, one of the nation's largest independent appliance distributors. The acquisition will combine Kennedy Hahn's strong existing network of direct and showroom sales with American's award-winning retail and builders sales and service operations

Benefits of the acquisition to consumers, builders, remodelers, and contractors in Wisconsin will include:

• The largest brand selection of regular and premium appliances - all under one roof. This outstanding selection will include Viking, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch, Thermador, GE, Whirlpool, LG, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Asko, and many more.
• Specialized expertise in premium appliance offerings with a combined sales force that will bring to market an unparalleled level of knowledge and experience.
• The largest appliance delivery and service team in the area.

"We feel Kennedy-Hahn's experience and expertise in the industry will be a perfect compliment to our existing builders and contract sales division," says Doug Reuhl, President and Chief Executive Officer of American. "We look forward to bringing together the respective strengths and resources of both companies as we continue to work to exceed the expectations of our customers".

Kennedy Hahn operates showrooms in Fitchburg, Milwaukee and Appleton. American currently has 15 retail stores in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, as well as distribution centers in Milwaukee and St. Louis.