Shades and screens are an incredibly important part of smart home designs today. Paired with a projector, a screen can be the highlight of the party. Shades, on the other hand, are an essential part of balancing light in a home and conserving energy. Outside, they can protect people from the elements – from sun and wind, to rain and…
One Firefly has partnered with Josh.ai to expand the reach of the smart home industry’s leading voice control and AI. With this new strategic arrangement, Josh.ai dealers are pre-approved to use their Quarterly Volume Incentive Rebates (QVIR) on all Josh.ai-focused One Firefly services, effective immediately. This partnership is the first of its kind for Josh.ai and focuses on rewarding dealer…
Of particular interest to integration partners are innovative new solutions such as the BMA 360 Beamforming Microphone Array with Voice Lift and Camera Tracking, Versa™ Mediabar™, UNITE® 180 panoramic camera, and CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager software.
Beko Home Appliances, a subsidiary of global consumer durable company Arçelik, named Steve Carron as general manager of builder sales, effective August 16. Carron will report to the vice president of sales, Peter Blackwell, and lead Beko’s builder channel as part of the brand’s U.S. expansion. Carron will also be responsible and lead the Blomberg brand expansion within the builder channel.…
Catalyst AV member, Mid-State Distributing, the preeminent distributor in the midwest, is moving their Broadview, Chicago location to 2741 S. 21st Ave, Broadview, Chicago, literally around the corner from the old location, but that is where the similarity ends. “We are moving to a 21,000 facility,” said Jeff Hedden, President, Mid-State Distributing. “That is nearly triple the square footage of…
The 2021 model delivers The Wall’s most detailed picture yet—offering the industry’s first 8K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and simple 8K playback.
Hunter Douglas announces that dealers now have access to its comprehensive mobile selling app for iPad, The Link. A budding resource for the Custom Integrator Program, The Link is designed to support dealers in taking on the automated shading category, from the consultation to the installation. The Link is a digital hub for dealers and integrators that takes any guesswork out…
The company’s new features and enhancements, representing the culmination of feedback from its network of more than 700 certified dealers, will now be unveiled in webinars and virtual trainings throughout the fall to supplement the announcements
Vital Management, founded by C.I. industry icons Paul Starkey and Steve Firszt are pleased to announce the sale of their coaching company to a group of industry colleagues led by Matt Bernath and Jeremy Burkhardt effective immediately. Matt Bernath, a two-year veteran with VITAL, and former CI business owner will lead the charge. Vital Management rebrands as VITAL. VITAL supports custom installation businesses,…
This acquisition will empower Echo Systems to broaden its reach and depth of resources for luxury-oriented clientele.