This week’s Integrator of the Week is Justin Schwartz. Schwartz is the CEO of Sage AV, a New York-based audio/visual integration company known for standing behind their work, maintaining it, upgrading it and adapting it to whatever new technologies or functionality come into play. Connected Design talked with him to find out more about how he got to his current…
Nice/Nortek Control announced today that Jay Cary has been promoted to Director of Sales in the East Region, which includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Delaware and Maryland. Cary has been with the company for the last five years and will now serve as the director for the region’s control, power and AV brands. Nice/Nortek Control is also pleased to announce the…
For the first time in the 30-year history of PrimeTime, Nationwide Marketing Group packed up and brought the buying, education and networking experience to the Arizona desert — and it turned out to be one of the more memorable shows in recent history. That’s because PrimeTime featured a number of product launches and new program announcements, as well as an…
Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, today announced the launch of Email Marketing. The tool is directly integrated into Houzz Pro, the all-in-one business management and marketing software for remodeling and design professionals. With the new tool, home remodeling and design pros can quickly and easily create, send and track analytics for newsletters, company updates and…
This week’s featured integrator knows a thing or two about home automation and systems integration. Barry Reiner, president of InnerSpace Electronics Inc. (IEI) in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., has more than thirty years of experience in designing, selling and installing commercial and residential systems. Reiner has been a member of CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design Installation Association) since 1995, a member of…
Consistent with its operating premise that healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet, two new-for-2022 appliances from Beko Home Appliances unveiled at the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Fla., have been honored for delivering powerful washing performance while protecting the environment. Beko’s 24-in. Front-Load Washer featuring RecycledTub, a proprietary wash tub made entirely from 60 recycled plastic water bottles, was recognized…
Anthony Cotignola is the COO at Audio Video Systems Inc. (AVS), which has been a leading audio/video source since 1977 in Plainville, N.Y. After attending Pace University and San Diego State University, he partnered in an electrical contracting company briefly before opening his own low voltage company specializing in residential alarm and AV from 2001-2005. At AVS he has held…
CEDIA, the association for the home technology industry, today announces a partnership with Kohler, a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products. This partnership will give CEDIA members in the United States access to exclusive discounts and benefits. CEDIA members in priority markets will also get early access to Kohler’s Authorized Service Rep (ASR) program, connecting…
Pro AV manufacturer, Hall Technologies, appoints two new manufacturers’ reps in the Rocky Mountains, Northern California, and Nevada. CB Electronic Marketing and Western Rep Associates announced the addition of Hall this week as part of their offerings. CB Electronic Marketing will represent Hall in the Rocky Mountain regions of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho, while the northern…
Jamie Briesemeister is chief executive officer and co-founder of Integration Controls in St. Louis, Mo. She serves as an advocate for technology considerations and is a CEDIA Outreach Instructor (COI), avid volunteer, member of the Industry Relations Advisory Council, and previous chair of the Professional Development Advisory Council. For our newest column, Integrator of the Week, Connected Design spoke to her…