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DMF Lighting has opened its 2021 DMF Design Awards. Submissions will be accepted through April 17.

DMF Lighting Opens Awards, Welcomes Carboni

March 9, 2021 Industry

DMF Lighting, modular downlighting manufacturer for the custom home integration channel, has opened its 2021 DMF Design Awards. Submissions will be accepted through April 17. The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 cash. Four runners-up will earn DMF products worth $1,000. The entry categories include: Best Residential Application; Best Commercial Application; Best Installation Incorporating DCC Cylinder; Best Use of DMF Lighting for Accent or Task Lighting Application; and Best Use of Multiple DMF Lighting Products. 
The company has also welcomed Chris Carboni, formerly of CET & Associates, as Sales Manager, Residential Systems, Central.

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Crestron Electronics and Origin Acoustics have partnered to produce a lineup of in-wall, in-ceiling, and landscape speakers.

Crestron, Origin Acoustics Partner for New Product Line

March 8, 2021 Control

Home Automation giant, Crestron Electronics, and loudspeaker/electronics manufacturer, Origin Acoustics, have partnered to produce a line of in-wall, in-ceiling, and landscape speakers. There are two distinct performance tiers that distinguish the new line of Crestron Speakers made by Origin Acoustics: Reference and Ultimate. Crestron also is introducing the DM NAX™ matrix/amplifier and streaming music player for high-performance audio-over-IP and native integration with Crestron Home™.

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Swidget's outlets and switches are installed “smart ready.” They function as regular wiring devices until they are paired with a Swidget smart Inserts.

Swidget Recognized By NAHB

March 5, 2021 Smart Home

Swidget serves the technology, HVAC, and home building industries. It provides solutions for health and wellness; energy savings and conservation; and safety and security, it said in a statement. The company’s outlets and switches are installed “smart ready.” They function as regular wiring devices until they are paired with a Swidget smart Inserts.Swidget was named Technology/Educational Service of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders.

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MetraAV Metra Home Theater

Introducing MetraAV: The Integrator’s Choice

March 5, 2021 Audio/Video

This week, Metra Home Theater Group reintroduced itself as MetraAV as part of a major brand overhaul. The name change also came along with a new tagline to more closely represent the company’s expansion into commercial integration products. MetraAV is now known as “The Integrator’s Choice.” Also this month, MetraAV will introduce a new logo and website redesign to coincide…

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Azione Unlimited has recognized members who, within a challenging year, were able to achieve success.

Azione Unlimited Embarks On “Better Than Best” 2021

March 4, 2021 Buying Groups

Azione Unlimited unveils 2021 slogan, “Better Than Best,” which, according to the association, “signifies the Smart Home Association’s drive to stand out as thought leaders in the custom integration industry, providing deeper value for its members, and making them more profitable.”
Azione Unlimited has recognized members who, within a challenging year, were able to achieve success with “Monstrous Growth,” “Business Doubler” and “Business Tripler” awards.

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Legrand | AV has signed an agreement with nationwide homebuilder Taylor Morrison Homes for Luxul, On-Q, and Pass & Seymour brands.

Legrand | AV, Teams Up With National Homebuilder

March 3, 2021 Audio/Video

Legrand | AV and national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corp. have have signed an agreement allowing Taylor Morrison customers the ability to customize their future residences with products from Legrand | AV’s Luxul, On-Q, and Pass & Seymour brands. Taylor Morrison customers, either in-person or online, now have the ability to upgrade their home’s standard switches, receptacles, dimmers, GFCI outlets, USB chargers, etc., with Pass & Seymour devices. Customers may choose products from the radiant® and adorne® collections, with a new GFCI USB outlet soon to be released.

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The Custom Integrator Program from Hunter Douglas supports integrators in specifying automated window treatment solutions such as the new PowerView+™ hardwired automated shade.

Milestone Achieved for Hunter Douglas CI Program

March 2, 2021 Smart Home

Hunter Douglas is celebrating the milestone of 300 home technology integration professionals as part of its Custom Integrator Program. Integrators in the CIP receive technical training and sales support to help drive new business in the custom window treatment category. Members also have access to design options and shade styles compatible with PowerView Automation and the new PowerView+, including the Designer Roller Shades, Silhouette® Window Shadings, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, plus to other products.

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