The CE Pro 100 is a list of the highest revenue custom installation companies compiled each year (check it out). Integrators that made the list gave us an inside scoop on what manufacturers and brands they turn to again and again.

In this CE Pro 100 brand analysis series, senior editor Bob Archer delivers an in-depth look at the most frequently used manufacturers in nearly 50 product categories. The numbers associated with each manufacturer reflect the number of CE Pro 100 dealers using that brand.

Seating is one of the most competitive categories in the 2016 Brand Analysis. This year’s big development in home theater seating is Salamander’s surge into the second spot close behind the leader.

For the second year in a row, Fortress tops the list with CinemaTech, Acoustic Innovations and Cineak rounding out the top five. Click here to view the full report.

Top Brands:

Fortress: 25%

Salamander: 22%

CinemaTech: 13%

Acoustic Innovations: 9%

Cineak: 8%

Others in the Field:

Palliser: 7%

Bell’O: 4%

United Leather: 4%

Acadian: 1%

AcousticSmart: 1%

American Treasures: 1%

CDGi: 1%

Continental Seating: 1%

Improved Image: 1%

Jaymar: 1%

Oasis: 1%

Premiere: 1%

Row One: 1%

Texas Theater Seating: 1%

TheaterSeatStore.com: 1%

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