Nortek Security & Control (2GIG, Linear, GoControl) and Core Brands (Elan, SpeakerCraft, Niles, Xantech, Panamax, Proficient, Gefen) unite to form new company called NSC.

Dana Innovations, parent of Sonance, iPort and Trufig, has hired industry veteran Michael Bridwell as director of commercial sales.

People, places and other movement in the home-technology channel.

Key executives John Banks and Dean Miller lead transition as Lenbrook creates leadership succession plan for future growth. Lenbrook owns audio brands Bluesound, NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers.

Long-time veteran of the consumer-electronics and high-performance audio industry, Stephen DeFuria, loses battle with cancer.

After almost 10 years with Digital Projection International, Bridwell joins Screen Innovations as VP of sales and marketing.