MIAMI, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Catalina Lighting, Inc. (OTC:CALA), a leading international manufacturer, designer, and distributor of lighting products for residential and office environments, today announced that it has hired David Garcia as Vice President of Sales for its Showroom Division Aziano Lighting. Reporting to Jim Scott, Executive Vice President of Sales, North America, Garcia replaces Howard Hough, who will remain with Aziano as a sales representative in the NY / NJ area. Catalina Lighting CEO Bob Varakian said, "Our Aziano division has shown significant growth since its launch in the spring of 2004 and we have signed a new five-year lease on a larger showroom that we will move into next year. We will also be introducing over 200 new items at the show in Dallas that starts on January 19th, which we are pleased to have David on board for. I believe our Aziano division will continue this pattern of growth under his leadership, and I feel that, overall, Catalina will benefit greatly from his experience. I'm happy that David has joined us, and I look forward to working with him." Prior to joining Catalina, Garcia was VP Sales for both the Ambience and George Kovac divisions of Minka. Garcia's lighting background includes positions at Illuminating Experiences, Vivia, and Stiffel. David commented, "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to lead a vibrant up-and-comer like Aziano. With their focus on design, and the backing of brand- and market-leader Catalina, I am sure Aziano will continue to become a force in the showroom industry." About Catalina Lighting, Inc. Catalina Lighting, Inc. (OTC:CALA) is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and distributor of residential and office lighting products. The Company's broad product line includes functional and decorative table lamps; ceiling, wall, recessed, vanity and track lighting fixtures; emergency and outdoor lighting; and chandeliers. Its line is distributed under several brand names, including: Catalina(R), Dana(R), Ring(R), Illuminada(R) and Aziano(TM). The Company also functions as an original equipment manufacturer, selling goods under its customers' private labels. Forward-Looking Statement This press release includes statements that constitute "forward-looking" statements, including, without limitation, that the Company anticipates that the Company's common stock will be quoted on the Pink Sheets, and believes that deregistering will reduce certain expenses and enable management to focus more time and resources on the operations of the Company. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, growth, and results of the Company's business include, but are not limited to, the following: failure to have at least one market maker continue to make a market in the Company's common stock on the Pink Sheets following delisting and deregistration; becoming subject to the Exchange Act in the future due to the filing of a registration statement; economic factors, regulatory changes or legislative enactments that adversely affect the Company's business; and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release. Contact: Allen & Caron Catalina Lighting, Inc. Jesse Deal (investors) Anthony Borzillo Chief Financial Officer (212) 691-8087 (305) 558-4777 DATASOURCE: Catalina Lighting, Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Jesse Deal of Allen & Caron, +1-212-691-8087, , for Catalina Lighting, Inc.; or Anthony Borzillo, Chief Financial Officer of Catalina Lighting, Inc., +1-305-558-4777 Web site: http://www.catalinalighting.com/

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