Little Neck, NY, March 15, 1999 -- Leviton’s new APTitude training and sales support program is available to contractors, distributors and home automation system installers seeking to capitalize on the growth of the $2.7 billion home automation industry. The Decora Home Controls APTitude is a comprehensive product and applications training guide that shows how contractors can easily and cost-effectively make the luxury and convenience of home automation available to homeowners. It also helps distributors presell DHC products by providing a complete range of marketing support materials.

The comprehensive set of materials, which serves as a complete DHC product resource, includes two videotapes, a training presentation on CD ROM, a workbook and project layout survey, technical applications manual, product brochures, mailers which can be imprinted with a distributor’s address and product brochures.

Leviton received the Home Automation Association (HAA) Mark of Excellence, 1999 Manufacturer Advertising and Promotion for the APTitude. The comprehensive set of materials provides information on every product in the DHC offering, along with product features, benefits and installation diagrams.

Also included in the DHC APTitude Kit is a Signal Analyzer that is used on the job site to provide quick and easy verification of proper operation of DHC products. The device, which represents a $350.00 value, is available to purchasers of the APTitude free of charge. It enables DHC installers to easily identify DHC code transmissions, measure signal strength, test for noise on the line and troubleshoot problems.

An invaluable resource for installers as well as distributors, the DHC APTitude is available for $249.00. For more information contact Leviton Manufacturing Company,

59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362 or visit our website at www.leviton.com .