News
PMC Opens New Michigan Location
The new facility features self-shopping, 24-hour pickup, and a training facility that can accommodate more than 50 attendees.
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Audio
New Vendors, New Products in Powerhouse Alliance Spotlight
PowerHouse Alliance is featuring new vendors and products, including a new addition to the in-house Cresza brand.
Blogs
2023 CEDIA Shares: PowerHouse Alliance
PowerHouse Alliance gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2023 exhibit.
Integration Guides
Working With Distributors — Fighting the Pain Points
How distributors are helping dealers work through the current industry challenges.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Announces New Board of Directors
The new leadership was chosen unanimously by PowerHouse member companies.
Features
Taking Your Company Off Cruise Control
Times are good in the residential AV business, but they won’t stay that way forever.
News
Ethereal Partners with PowerHouse Alliance
PowerHouse Alliance members can now distribute Ethereal’s Big Dog Power line of smart power distribution products.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Expands Reach With New Canadian Member
Evolution Home Entertainment Corp, based in Concord, Ontario, has been serving the Canadian market for over 30 years.
Events
21st Century Distributing Raises the Bar for Its Third Annual Virtual Roadshow
The PowerHouse Alliance distributor offers over $50K in exclusive prizes and giveaways to the hundreds of dealers in attendance.
Features
Growing Your Business on Purpose
Three key takeaways from the PowerHouse Alliance National Sales Meeting.
Audio
PowerHouse Alliance Introduces Cresza Amplifier Line
New house brand amplifiers boast flexibility, reliability and easy installation
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: PowerHouse Alliance
PowerHouse Alliance gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
Integration Guides
Custom Distributors Expand Their Reach
From sea to sea, distributors are celebrating new and expanded facilities in carefully chosen locales.
News
Orro Adds KOA E.D.I. As New SoCal Distributor
PowerHouse Alliance member becomes the latest distributor to offer Orro’s Smart Living System.
Features
How Dealers Can Find Success in 2022
Distributors offer tips on keeping your business growing despite supply chain issues.
News
PowerHouse Adds New Vendors
The new lines include Aruba, Enclave Audio, Focal, Kanto, and Cync by Savant.
Back to Business
State of the Industry 2021
A bird’s-eye view of how custom installers are handling a very busy year that includes mounting supply issues.
News
21st Century Distributing Holds 2nd Virtual Roadshow
The PowerHouse Alliance distributor added a virtual arcade system that attendees could use to help win prizes from sponsors.
Events
KOA Electronics Distribution Opens New San Diego Location
Dealers and industry friends are invited to a Grand Opening Event on October 1, 2021.
Audio
PowerHouse Alliance Expands A2V Speaker Line
Add new in-wall and in-ceiling models to the line.
Features
5 Home Theater Trends Shaping the Industry
Dedicated home theaters are back by popular demand. Here’s what’s causing the revival.
Integration Guides
Custom Distribution Carries On
Custom distributors step up their game to deal with supply chain issues.
News
PowerHouse Alliance and CEDIA Partner to Expand In-Person Training Availability
PowerHouse Alliance members will offer CEDIA’s industry-leading training in their 55+ locations across the United States.
News
PowerHouse Alliance and Azione Unlimited Announce Partnership
Azione Unlimited dealer members gain access to the inventory of product the PowerHouse Alliance carries.
Features
How Integrators Can Be Ready for Anything in 2021
Tips on adding new product categories, training staff, and increasing business.
News
White Paper: PowerHouse Alliance Reports 2020 Product Analysis and 2021 Projections
Data from the 11 distributor members shows over 200 percent networking sales growth as dealers adjust to new top-selling categories.
News
21st Century Distributing Goes “Beyond the Booth” with First Virtual Roadshow
Nearly 200 AV, security and smart home dealers participated in the three-day virtual event.
Back to Business
Where We’re At — the State of the Industry
What’s being spec’d, what’s being bought, and how business is doing compared to the pre-Covid landscape.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Adds Seven New Distribution Warehouse Locations
With the additional locations, the 11 distributor members will stock 55 locations in total across the continental U.S.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Expo Possible Product Preview
A look at what you would have seen on the floor of the Denver Convention Center and what you may see in the virtual...
News
21st Century Distributing Announces Grand Opening of New Nashville Location
Primely located in the greater metro area of Nashville, the new, larger facility offers dealers access to more inventory 24 hours a day.
Integration Guides
The Distributor View
Execs from PowerHouse Alliance, Stampede, and ADI discuss the current product trends in the CI market and how they help dealers during a pandemic.
Features
Coping with COVID-19: PowerHouse Alliance
Dennis Holzer, executive director at the PowerHouse Alliance, discusses the organization's response to COVID-19.
News
Audio America Acquires C.E.D.
PowerHouse Alliance distributor member Audio America has expanded its buying power and reach in the Chicago market and broader Midwest.
News
Nortek Announces Partnership with PowerHouse Alliance to Enter the Single-Room Control Market Segment
ELAN bundled SC-100-SR system controller and HR1 handheld remote provide high-performance media room control.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Adds AlarMax Distributors, Inc.
The 13th distributor member adds more convenient locations across the U.S. to the PowerHouse Alliance in 2020.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Adds Professional Audio Associates
Rounding out the national distributor consortium as the twelfth member, Pro Audio supports dealers across the Northeast.
Events
C.E.D. Celebrates Successful 2019 Fall Ball Technology Summit
Over 200 dealers across the Midwest attended one of the three events in October for new technology demos, education sessions, and fun.
News
Niles Audio Added to PowerHouse Alliance Product Portfolio
The distributor group also offers Panamax, Sunfire, Xantech, and 2GIG products from Nortek Security & Control.
Events
PowerHouse Alliance Kicks Off Fall Training Season
Features over 50 training and celebratory events across the country.
Events
C.E.D. 2019 Fall Ball Technology Summit
Dealers and integrators are invited to join one of three events across the Midwest in October.