All Articles Tagged Mounts

Steve Crowe | 12/20 08:53 AM, 12 Comments

Equipment racks often take a back seat to that 180-inch screen, 3D projection system or killer surround-sound system when it comes to installation glory. Not this time. Our annual “Great Looking Racks” contest, sponsored by Middle Atlantic, brings racks into the spotlight, showcasing those with both brains and beauty. The kind that meticulous custom installers are proud of and gloat about to friends. Now in its sixth year, the Great Looking Racks contest continues to impress. This year we have a flawless rack that powers a 10,000-square-foot estate and 3D… View this story

Steve Crowe | 11/08 10:00 AM, 7 Comments

Perhaps no contest CE Pro hosts showcases an installer’s creativity and problem-solving ability more than the annual Mount This! contest. The competition, sponsored by Sanus, always produces inspiring entries from custom integrators, and this year was no different. You gave us not only TVs that can disappear, but complete walls that get hidden. You gave us a 500-pound plasma that required precision recessing. You gave us a marine-installed display that’s so secure it doesn’t budge in 10-foot waves. The bottom line is, you gave us even more imagination for your… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/19 10:41 AM, 0 Comments

Last month we introduced our new aFrame Acoustic Artwork - a truly innovative audio product that has both residential and commercial application. This month we introduced two new product lines. We now offer a line of Bulk Cable. This includes 14 and 16 gauge, RG6 and CAT5 available in 500 and 1,000 foot lengths on spools and in pull boxes - all at great prices. We have also introduced a new line of TV Mounts. We have Articulating, Flat, Tilt, Swiveling, and Super Slim mounts in sizes from micro to… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 03/19 10:13 AM, 0 Comments

Metra Home Theater Group (MHTG) has announced that its Audio Solutions brand has been accepted into the MEGA Buying Group. Audio Solutions will be showing its patent pending Audio Mount at the upcoming MEGA Buying Group's convention in Orlando. The Audio Mount affixes speakers to flat panel televisions. Jim Sendrak of the Mega Group USA says, “I am excited to be able to offer such a exceptional product to our dealers, this new patent pending product offers a innovative mounting and audio solution for today’s flat panel TVs.” Headquartered in… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/28 11:56 AM,

Premier Mounts is shipping the CMF, a fixed cable mount featuring the MagnaGuide installation plate. The patent-pending MagnaGuide installation plate allows the cable adapter to snap onto the back plate and slide into place. This makes it easy for the installer to secure the flat-panel in the right position without having to see where the mounting base is located on the wall. The kickstand feature holds the flat-panel up to 4.28 inches away from the wall to allow room to connect A/V components. The V-shaped 6 × 3 in. back… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 06/22 12:36 PM, 1 Comment

Monster is partnering with the Home Entertainment Source (HES) buying group as a designated “Primary Accessories Provider” for all its retail members. The partnership will officially kick off at CEDIA Expo 2011 with a range of planned activities. Earlier this year, HES merged with the PRO Group to form ProSource, the country’s largest CE buying group, with 550 retailers, custom integrators and specialty dealers and over 1,000 storefronts across the country. As an HES Primary Accessories Provider, Monster will work with the buying group and its members to ensure that… View this story

Jason Knott | 06/13 11:27 AM, 40 Comments

“How do they do it? How is one manufacturer able to keep its prices so low and its dealer margins high?” Those are the big questions many in the industry ask when they look at SnapAV, a manufacturer/distributor that was borne from an integration company. In just five years, the Charlotte-based company is on track to record $50 million in revenues with just 64 employees by providing integrators with an alternative to brand name products in several “low tech” areas including screens (Dragonfly), mounts (Strong), racks (Strong), cable (Binary) and… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 06/07 05:42 AM, 0 Comments

Premier Mounts has announced it is bolstering its team with the promotion of Dwight Jenkins and hiring of Tony Mascia. Dwight Jenkins, previously Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast U.S., is now Premier Mounts’ National Consultant Liaison. In this role he will be responsible for developing growth of Premier Mounts’ business through focused education and support of product specifiers and system designers. “Dwight’s strong product knowledge and interpersonal skills provides him with a great foundation for using his talents nationally,” said National Sales Manager, Bill Wildman. “Dwight will provide a… View this story

Jason Knott | 04/15 01:53 PM, 0 Comments

Milestone AV Technologies, parent company of mount manufacturers Sanus and Chief, completed the previously announced merger with Da-Lite Screen Company, a manufacturer of video projection screens. The combination of Milestone and Da-Lite creates a leading company in mounting solutions, A/V furniture, and projection screens across both commercial and consumer markets. The now united businesses, with nearly 1,000 employees worldwide, have a common culture focused on delivering innovative products supported by superior customer service. PLUS: How Much Is Da-Lite Worth? “We are excited to close this transaction, and move forward together… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 01/31 12:55 PM, 0 Comments

Premier Mounts has launched a new dealer support program dubbed P4 (Premier Purchase Protection Program). This new offering provides a 6-month return policy to cover unexpected design or product changes. Returns are accepted under any circumstances, including if the customer changes mounts during installation, the product doesn’t fit into a certain structure, or there’re simply too many mounts ordered for the project. Lee Dodson, president of Premier Mounts, says the program belies the confidence the company has in its products and its understanding of integrators’ needs. P4 is offered to… View this story