All Articles Tagged Adi

Jason Knott | 03/23 06:58 AM, 3 Comments

As everyone knows, the poor financial situation among so many TV manufacturers led them to cut back on production starting last fall. The shortage is now hitting the channel, giving even more importance to buying group membership and exclusive partnerships between key manufacturers and distributors, such as the ADI distribution deal with Sony announced last fall, that guarantee product for dealers. But could there ultimately be a silver lining to this turmoil? Randy Blanchard, ADI’s business development manager, residential A/V, thinks so. “The shortage of flat-panel TVs is more acute… View this story

Jason Knott | 11/10 12:02 PM, 10 Comments

ADI's recent announcement that it will soon be carrying Sony products does not just mean greater access for dealers to more SKUs from the well-known brand, but it represents a major focus by the distributor on the A/V market. One of the problems facing many CE pros with flat panel lines, especially during the holiday season, has been lack of access due to limited inventory. This new distribution deal eliminates that problem, according to ADI president Michael Flink. "Sony dealers have to be authorized, which makes sense for Magnolia HiFi,… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 11/03 10:47 AM, 10 Comments

ADI is expanding its custom electronics product offering to include solutions from Sony, giving installers access to a variety of Sony’s consumer and commercial product lines. ADI will distribute Sony’s TV and home entertainment, audio and video solutions including the BRAVIA 3D LCD HDTVs in screen sizes from of 32 to 65 inches. The complete line of Sony products will be available at ADI branches beginning this fall, including LCD TVs, A/V receivers, Blu-ray and DVD players, home theater and sound products, accessories and more. “ADI is committed to both… View this story

Jason Knott | 09/12 10:51 AM, 7 Comments

ADI will now sell energy-saving solutions from Lutron Electronics, giving its dealers across North America access to Lutron’s lighting controls, automated window treatments, coordinating accessories and more via all of ADI's 200-plus branches. The agreement does not include Lutron HomeWorks. The Lutron product offerings include RadioRA 2 system components, including dimmers, switches, appliance modules and thermostats, Sivoia QS wireless shading solutions, including roller shades, Roman shades, drapery systems and venetian blinds with intelligent tilt alignment, plus a collection of coordinating accessories, including wallplates and phone jacks. “Our products can enhance… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 07/26 08:50 AM, 0 Comments

ADI shed its “security-only” banner a long time ago to become one of the largest custom electronics distributors. President Michael Flink outlined the company’s initiatives in training and e-commerce for CE Pro. In general, why has distribution become so much more important for integrators vs. buying direct? In today’s financial climate, it becomes extremely crucial for integrators to have the resources to help them succeed, such as available credit options, just-in-time inventory, delivery options and access to complete solutions rather than separate products. Integrators can optimize their cash flow and… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 05/20 08:46 AM, 0 Comments

Start your summer off with a bang, or with a set of tools at a discount price. ADI's Toolapalooza tour will be making the rounds at branches May 23-27, 2011. Each day a different leading vendor will offer 20 percent off its products. Stock up on discounted essentials from: Monday, May 23: Ideal IndustriesTuesday, May 24: Platinum ToolsWednesday, May 25: GreenleeThursday, May 26: Byte BrothersFriday, May 27: TriplettToolapalooza will be held at ADI locations nationwide and present an opportunity for dealers to check-out the latest technologies and tools to help… View this story

Ellen Cotton | 01/13 12:02 PM,

For registered attendees interested in demonstrating their agility and technical abilities in competitions against their peers, the stage is set for a matchup through the ADI Skills Challenge at EHX: The CE Pro Event, March 17-19, 2011, Orlando, Florida. Pre-registered EHX attendees interested in participating in the Installer’s Skills Challenge can sign up at http://www.ehxweb.com/expo-floor/adi-skills-challenge. Attendee’s email address and badge number will be required. The Learn How - Hands on Workshop will present attendees the opportunity to test their hands-on skills against the clock and their peers in a variety… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 06/02 12:13 PM, 0 Comments

ADI today announced an agreement with KEF America to offer its audio solutions at ADI branches across the country. ADI will distribute KEF’s Ci Series custom install products, iQ and C-Series entry-level floorstanding and bookshelf speakers, KEF Home Theater (KHT) sat/sub systems as well as subwoofers and outdoor speakers. “By offering our audio solutions through ADI, we will have the opportunity to reach a broad range of dealers in the A/V market,” says Jason Caprarola, sales manager at KEF America. “We selected ADI as a national distributor because of their… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 05/03 06:13 AM, 0 Comments

ADI will now carry solutions from LAN Power Systems to help dealers implement power, video and control solutions for analog and IP surveillance systems. The product lines include LAN Power’s Viper Analog Modular and Cobra PoE Midspan series of products, and ADI says the products are designed for use with modern UTP structured cabling and legacy Ethernet devices. ADI points out the Viper convergence platform provides video, power and control over UTP structured cabling for analog systems, and it says the line offer benefits and cost savings when compared to… View this story

Tom LeBlanc | 04/13 09:38 AM, 0 Comments

CE pros not already certified as lead renovators under the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule, which goes into effect April 22, are probably getting nervous. Those not in compliance face $37,500 per day penalties, according to CEDIA. Companies affected include:Those working in residences built before 1978Those working in buildings occupied by pregnant women or children under six built before 1978Those renovating, repairing or painting in areas more than six square feet in an interior room or 20 square feet on an exterior wallThose replacing windows and/or doorsTo… View this story