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NuTech Group Acquired by Longtime Employee
Brett Neiderman, owner of NuTech Group, has sold the company to Tim Painter, VP of sales.
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AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl Home Division
AuduioControl now part of group that owns AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train.
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Parasound Sold to David Sheriff
Company founder Richard Schram retires as Sheriff takes over operations immediately.
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Fielder Marketing Acquires Rich Jackson A/V
Northern California manufacturer’s rep firms join forces.
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Snap One Acquires Parasol
The acquisition builds on Snap One’s strategic investment in Parasol last year.
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ASSA ABLOY Group Acquires DoorBird
The ASSA ABLOY Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Bird Home Automation GmbH.
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Snap One Acquires Clare Controls
Snap One has had an exclusive distribution partnership with Clare Controls since 2019.
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Resideo Acquires Electronic Custom Distributors
Marks the fifth acquisition for its ADI distribution business since 2020.
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Custom Integration Company Wipliance Acquires Huppin’s
Brings Wipliance custom integration services to Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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simpleHome purchases Creative Systems
New business model acts as complete liaison between the trade community — architects, builders, and interior designers — and their clients.
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Gun Lake Investments Increases Majority Share, Assumes Control of Hall Technologies
GLI’s CEO Monica King will assume the role of chairwoman for Hall Technologies.
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AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl
Integrators will benefit from access to AAMP Global technology platforms under the continued guidance of AudioControl’s current management team.
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DOW Technologies Acquires Tech Source Distributors
Acquisition of Philadelphia-based distributor expands position in the Mid-Atlantic.
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SAV Digital Environments and Premiere Systems Acquire Xssentials
Launch ‘Premiere SAV’ home integration firm to serve the Jackson Hole, WY, market.
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Resideo To Acquire First Alert
Expands and leverages Resideo's footprint in the home with complementary fire and carbon monoxide detection and fire suppression products.
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Investment Firm 3G Capital to Acquire Controlling Interest in Hunter Douglas
David Sonnenberg, to transition to executive chairman of the Board of Directors and João Castro Neves to serve as Hunter Douglas Group CEO
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Almo Acquired by Exertis
This move, DCC plc’s biggest ever transaction, signals Exertis’ intent to expand global technology distribution footprint and accelerate North American expansion plans.
Features
Get to Know Nice
The new owners of Nortek Control reveal their plans for the company and what it means for dealers.
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Platinum Tools Parent Company NSI Industries Acquires TechLogix Networx
Acquisition will help Platinum Tools expand beyond copper-based solutions and into fiber optic technology.
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Nice Acquires Nortek Security & Control
Move expands presence in North America and solidifies the company’s position in the smart home, security, and access control markets.
Features
Buckle Up!
With lots of new product introductions and collaboration between major players, it is a good time to be in the custom installation business.
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CEDIA 2021: Origin Acoustics Acquires Ambisonic Systems
Ambisonic releases its first residential speaker, the Landscape Ribbon Six.
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Savant Acquires Racepoint Energy
Racepoint Energy becomes Savant Power, adds automated power to Savant’s smart home portfolio.
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Resideo Acquires Shoreview Distribution
Acquisition will further enhance the growing pro AV product category within ADI Global Distribution.
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SnapAV To Acquire Access Networks
Acquisition expands Partner options for enterprise-grade networking solutions.
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VOXX Looks to Acquire Onkyo
VOXX International Corporation has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the home audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation.
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McIntosh group Acquires Distributor Savor Audio
Rebrands the acquired company as Fine Sounds Benelux BV.
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Resideo Acquires Norfolk Wire & Electronics
Acquisition enhances growing data communications product category within ADI Global Distribution.
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SnapAV Acquires HCA Distributing
Newly expanded product lines are now available in the Denver and Salt Lake City stores.
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WAVE Electronics Acquired by Altamont Capital Partners
WAVE's senior management will continue to run the business.
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Gamber-Johnson Acquires Premier Mounts
Gamber-Johnson of Stevens Point, WI expands its product portfolio by acquiring Premier Mounts of Corona, CA effective February 15, 2021.
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James Tanner to Acquire Bryston
Bought in partnership with Colquhoun Audio, Tanner will manage operations and fortify relationships with AV specialty dealers.
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Savant Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of GE Lighting
New name will be GE Lighting, a Savant company; includes long-term license of GE brand.
Blogs
Savant’s Plans for GE Lighting
A discussion with Savant president JC Murphy on the company’s latest lighting acquisition.
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AVDG Acquires Maverick Integration
AVDG’s ongoing acquisitions of leading system integration firms continues to expand the reach and scope of the company’s AV integration services for both commercial...
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Resideo Acquires Herman ProAV
Acquisition will further enhance the growing pro-AV business within ADI Global Distribution.
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Sonance Enters Into an Agreement to Acquire James Loudspeaker
Both companies expect the deal to close by the end of the year.
Audio
Sound United to Acquire Onkyo Corporation’s Home Audio Division
Acquisition would include Onkyo, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, and Integra brands.
Automation
Control4 Acquires Switzerland-based NEEO
Award-winning product team to enhance Control4’s plans for next-generation interaction devices across the smart home.
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Panduit Acquires Atlona
Panduit Corp., a leader of electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced that it has acquired AV manufacturer Atlona.