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CE Pro 100 2012
Would this year’s CE Pro 100 list of highest-revenue integrators be more aptly named the CE Pro 97+3? Last year’s No. 1, ADT, is near the top again and another mass-market security company, Vivint, made a major move in 2011. But for the first time, Best...
AVAD
Control4 Webcast to Focus on Commercial Market
Control4 is launching a series of online workshops for dealers. The first will target how integrators can expand their light commercial business.
2011 Ultimate Guide to Distribution
Back in the heyday, integrators didn’t blink an eye about inventory collecting dust in their back rooms. They might need it for a replacement unit or to cannibalize it for service parts. No more. The days of carrying any inventory beyond basic needs are over,...
2011 CE Pro Special Report on Security
CE pros are salivating over security — what with all of the publicity from ADT, Verizon and Comcast, as well as newer product categories that mesh with an integrator’s existing skill set. In a recent CE Pro poll, 60 percent of dealers said they spec...
CE Pro 100 2011
The largest integration companies in North America rebounded nicely in 2010 across the board. From traditional custom installation firms to retailers to security companies doing multi-subsystem installations, many companies had revenue increases. It is welcome news...
Lutron
Is Your Hiring Process Effective? Take this Quiz
Finding, hiring and retaining quality technicians is important for custom integrators today. Indeed, many custom integration companies report that the inability to find manpower is hurting their ability to grow. The problem has a spillover effect for the entire...
Ultimate Guide to In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers 2010
The latest crop of in-wall and in-ceiling architectural speakers reflects a lot more than great sound; it reflects what’s going on in the economy and in the custom electronics industry. The custom electronics community was greatly affected by what is going on...
2010 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis
The CE Pro 100 profiles the industry’s highest-grossing dealers. The profiles include the brands each integrator offered the most for 38 custom electronics categories. This whitepaper includes those brands most cited in each category by the CE Pro 100. If a CE...
CE Pro 100 2010
The data from the 12th annual CE Pro 100 show a downturn of 17 percent in 2009 with the average company on the list reporting $5.43 million in residential custom installation revenues. That figure is down from $6.59 million last year and down 27 percent from the peak...
