Buying opportunities exist in the custom electronics industry for the first time in decades, with 3X to 5X EBITDA multiples being paid for solid companies.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
Jason Knott's Latest Posts
Home Remodeling Spending Predicted to Grow by 9% in 2022
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies predicts continued increases in remodeling spending into the coming year.
Strateres Dealer Development Expo Unites New England Integrators
175 New England-area integrators gather for two days of intense training from 11 suppliers during Strateres rep event in Connecticut.
Leviton: Think Intelligence Inside and Outside of the Wallbox
Leviton aims to bring more versatility to light switches with voice control and broad choice of colors for its Decora line.
CEDIA Names GRAMMY Exec Daryl Friedman as New President and CEO
Daryl Friedman has spent 30 years with the 25,000-member Recording Academy. His goals include making CEDIA a household name.
Why Lutron Is ‘All In’ with Lighting Fixtures Exclusively via Integrators
Lutron’s Ketra and Ivalo intelligent lighting solutions are targeted solely at the custom channel due to integrator’s technical proficiency.
Lutron Palladiom Wire-Free Shades Deliver a Discreet, Minimal Profile
New motorized Lutron Palladiom Wire-Free can accommodate 12×12-foot windows and uses 6 D cell batteries with 3- to 5-year battery life.
Savant Aims to Cover Entry-level to High-End of Lighting Controls, Fixtures, Shades
Angela Larson, senior VP of customer operations, reviews Savant’s broad offerings from Cync to Ascend to new Inception shade line.
Using a Killer Demo Technique to Sell Sony’s New Flagship Projector
Definitive Audio in Seattle showcases the new $90,000 Sony GTZ380 projector with scripted demo to highlight brightness, HDR features.
5 Questions for Somfy’s Brittany Mier y Terán, Partnerships & CI Channel Manager
Somfy motorization is helping integrators expand business in the areas of wellness, security/privacy and outdoor living applications.
Best Buy Acquires In-Home Healthcare PERS Provider Current Health
Best Buy acquires Current Health, an in-home wellness technology health platform based on a wearable armband device.
CE Pro Lighting & Shade Deep Dive: Motorized Shade Business Keeps on Rolling
The median price for a motorized shade installation (equipment + labor) is $13,152 with an average of 7 shades per project.
