TWICE - April 23, 2007

SDI Technologies' iHome division is launching a consumer products licensing division to capitalize on its brand equity and "to expand categories with quality partners that will provide innovative products that the iHome brand is known for," SDI said. SDI's iHome division will be seeking licensees in several categories, including video, iPod accessories, cellphone accessorie...

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