Ergotron and Anthro Introduce Dock Locker to Protect Microsoft® Surface™ Pro 3 and Docking Station

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ergotron, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of digital display products, and Anthro Corporation, a recently acquired subsidiary of Ergotron and manufacturer of functional furniture for technology, introduce the Dock Locker to physically secure Microsoft® Surface™ Pro 3 devices and Surface Pro 3 docking stations, protecting them from damage and theft. The neat, sleek appearance makes the Dock Locker an ideal solution in customer-facing transactions in commercial industries such as retail, finance and hospitality.

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The Dock Locker is a single and secure desk-mounted solution that can be bolted, screwed or tethered to an existing workstation, then locked around the Surface Pro 3 tablet and Surface Pro 3 docking station. When closed and locked, the Dock Locker firmly grips the top of the Surface Pro 3 and won't mar the device. The keyed lock keeps the unit secure and also locks the security slot for a cable tether, if used. Once unlocked, the device can be removed with the push of a button. The Dock Locker also conceals ports on the back and sides of the docking station, which helps to keep cords and cables plugged in and prevent tampering.

"As a participant in Microsoft's 'Designed For Surface' program, Anthro worked closely with the Surface team to create a desktop security solution to optimize the workflow in retail, finance, hospitality and commercial markets," said Michael Mullen, design development manager at Anthro. "Other security solutions are available, but they're big, bulky and hamper mobility. The Dock Locker allows for both security and mobility and finally provides field engineers, sales managers or others who are 'hoteling' or working in an unassigned office space—with a secure and sleek solution."

"Anthro is the newest addition to the Ergotron family of brands and the Dock Locker is the perfect opportunity to showcase how well the two companies are positioned to meet market needs," said Cheryl Holt, assistant vice president of product management for Ergotron. "With Anthro's U.S. production facilities and Ergotron's broad channel relationships in the commercial market, the perfect solution and distribution network could be created for Surface Pro 3 users."

Details and Availability
The Ergotron Dock Locker is made in the USA by Anthro Corporation, in conjunction with Microsoft's Designed For Surface program, for U.S. MSRP $229. The product will be available mid-March in North America and mid-April globally through Ergotron's distribution and reseller partners and online at Microsoft stores. The product is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, subject to certain limitations. The Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 3 docking station are available separately from Microsoft and its resellers. To learn more about Ergotron and its entire product line, visit www.ergotron.com or call 800.888.8458.

Anthro Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ergotron, Inc.

Microsoft and Surface are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About Ergotron
Ergotron, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of digital display mounting, furniture, and mobility products that have been improving the human interface with digital displays for over 30 years. This history of innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 70 patents and a growing portfolio of award winning brands—OmniMount®, StyleView®, TeachWell®, WorkFit™ and Neo-Flex®—for computer monitors, notebooks, tablets, flat panel displays and TVs. Ergotron's products incorporate patented CF lift and pivot motion technology to achieve less effort and more ergonomic motion for a healthier and more interactive user experience when viewing any digital display. Whether to enhance computing wellness or entertainment excitement, improve workplace productivity or create business process efficiencies, Ergotron's products are positioning your digital world. Ergotron is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with sales efforts in Phoenix, Amersfoort, London, Tokyo, and Singapore. Ergotron is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc.(Nasdaq: NTK), a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Please visit www.nortek.com for more information.

SOURCE Ergotron, Inc.

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