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Friday, April 26, 2013

9 Months after Acquisition, HAI Rolled into ‘Leviton Security & Automation’

Home Automation Inc. and HAI monikers to be retired, rolled into new "Leviton Security & Automation" brand that includes structured wiring, networking gear, other Leviton staples.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/26 at 10:38 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Energy Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, (6) Comments, Permalink

Monday, April 15, 2013

Internet-Direct Manufacturer Emotiva to Acquire Bob Carver, LLC

Bob Carver’s start-up tube amplifier co. will be folded into Emotiva, and Carver will help his new parent develop subwoofers and other audio gear.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/15 at 08:53 AM
News, Product News, Audio, Amplifiers, Speakers, Mergers and Acquisitions, (0) Comments, Permalink

Friday, February 22, 2013

Jeremy Burkhardt Buys Soundcast, Unfazed by Nortek Non-compete

Former SpeakerCraft president Jeremy Burkhardt acquires Soundcast, a leader in wireless outdoor speakers; says Nortek has no grounds for non-compete. (UPDATE: The industry reacts)View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/22 at 04:55 PM
News, Product News, Audio, Speakers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Wireless A/V, (30) Comments, Permalink

Friday, February 15, 2013

Nortek to Acquire 2Gig for $135M, Fold into Linear Security

Five months after 2Gig and Vivint were acquired for $2B, Nortek Inc. acquires leading home automation and home security provider 2Gig for $135M. Company will be folded into subsidiary Linear LLC.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/15 at 09:39 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Security, Mergers and Acquisitions, (2) Comments, Permalink

Monday, December 31, 2012

Notable Acquisitions and Start-ups of 2012

HAI, LiteTouch, Thiel, 2Gig, Vivint, Jeff Zemanek and Utz Baldwin were some of the companies and names in the CE news in 2012.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 12/31 at 11:29 AM
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Monday, November 26, 2012

Why Gefen Merged with Magenta, TVOne to Form Nortek ProAV

Combining Gefen, Magenta Research and TVOne into ProAV group helps Nortek tap wider market for A/V switching from small homes to large venues.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/26 at 11:31 AM
News, Product News, Audio, Distributed Audio, Video, Multiroom Video, Mergers and Acquisitions, (0) Comments, Permalink

Monday, November 19, 2012

Behind the Scenes: Why Legrand Acquired NuVo

Doug Fikse and David Rodarte on acquisition: NuVo brings wireless IP audio system; Legrand brings builders, security dealers, electrical market and European design.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/19 at 10:59 AM
News, Product News, Audio, Distributed Audio, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Wire and Cable, Structured Wiring, Mergers and Acquisitions, (0) Comments, Permalink

Friday, September 21, 2012

How Obama vs. Romney Tax Proposals Will Affect Integrators

Security consultant paints an ugly picture for integrators looking to sell (and operate) their businesses. He expects small business taxes, capital gains rates and estate taxes to rise dramatically.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 09/21 at 10:05 AM
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Thursday, September 06, 2012

Vivint Could Fetch $2 Billion in Possible Sale

Utah-based Vivint, the giant door-to-door home security and home automation vendor, is for sale, Reuters reportsView this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 09/06 at 12:37 AM
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Monday, August 27, 2012

Nortek Launches ‘Core Brand’ for Home Tech Group

The former AVC Group at Nortek, with Elan, Niles and Xantech, is now called Core Brands. Pollock, Starkey, Keller, Marshall assume management of all brands.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/27 at 07:24 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Mergers and Acquisitions, (4) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Leviton Acquires Home Automation Inc.

After trying for years to build out its own home-automation ecosystem, electrical giant Leviton Mfg. finally acquires 27-year-old industry leader HAI.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/01 at 04:01 PM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Mergers and Acquisitions, (16) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Nortek Names Sean Burke President of Home Technology Segment

Sean Burke will lead Nortek’s A/V and home automation brands including SpeakerCraft, Niles, Elan, Panamax, Gefen, Linear and Xantech.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/01 at 04:37 AM
News, Audio, Distributed Audio, Speakers, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Mergers and Acquisitions, (0) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Savant Acquires LiteTouch: Home Automation Meets Lighting Control

Apple-based home automation manufacturer Savant no longer 'last major control player without its own lighting control,' thanks to acquisition of LiteTouch.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/21 at 11:36 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Energy Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, (11) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, February 16, 2012

SurgeX, Certified Cyber Solutions Form ‘Joint Venture’ [UPDATED]

SurgeX, a leader in power management, becomes exclusive distributor of remote network management products from Certified Cyber Solutions in select channels including commercial and residential A/V.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 02/16 at 12:32 PM
News, Mergers and Acquisitions, Power Protection and Management, (1) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

iControl Seeks $30M; Total Venture Funding to Exceed $75M

The home automation platform behind ADT Pulse seeks to raise $30M, bringing total venture funding to more than $75M, almost tied with Control4.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/12 at 10:52 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Mergers and Acquisitions, (5) Comments, Permalink

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