Tag: Buying groups

The 2nd Annual TOLA Expo Wraps Up

The 2nd Annual TOLA EXPO brought to you by Lucas Sales Group/LM Electronics, a Catalyst AV member, Bell & McCoy, Elite 3 Pro, Rio Grande Reps and Samsung was a huge success. TOLA represents Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas; the region that the three rep companies cover. “This is a non profit endeavor that we put on to help our dealers…

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Azione Fall Conference 2021

Azione Keeps Energy High and the Virus Low at Annual Fall Conference

Azione Unlimited’s annual fall conference⁠— this year named Nikhedonia in Nashville⁠— was ready to welcome integrators and vendors for three days of learning and networking last week. Commitment to health and Covid precautions were high on the list with daily temperature checks in addition to requiring vaccinations to be mask-less in meetings.   “Put your cell phones in your pocket!” said Azione President, Richard Gilkes. “Be present!”  A key theme during the conference was making connections, learning and enjoying being together…

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DMF Lighting new portal for CI channel automatically configures parts and eliminates errors so customers can quickly purchase complete lighting kits with ease.

DMF Lighting Launches CI Portal, Joins ProSource’s Lighting Center

DMF Lighting, modular downlighting manufacturer for the custom home integration channel, has launched a purchasing portal, exclusive to the CI channel. The portal features the ability to order complete lighting kits, housing, modules, and trim without a product number. Integrators can select application type, lighting source features, preferred visual aesthetic of the trim and the quantity, while automatically ensuring compatibility. …

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ProSource's new Lighting Technology and Learning Center will feature a Vantage end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) system.

Vantage’s HCL System Featured In ProSource Lighting Tech Center

A/V and integration buying group, ProSource, has announced that its new Lighting Technology and Learning Center will feature a Vantage end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) system, a winner in Connected Design’s 2020 Design Awards Program, with load control provided by the DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II for precise dimming of WAC Aether Series light fixtures.

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CEDIA, Nationwide Partner to Enhance Education Opportunities

CEDIA, long known for its strength in training the residential integration industry, and Nationwide Marketing Group, reportedly the largest buying group in the industry, which provides marketing and business support for retailers, are joining together. This partnership will provide Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) dealers access to a well-rounded education platform.

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