Nortek drops the word 'security' from its name to emphasize its broader market presence in connectivity and control.

NSC’s ‘massive investment’ in audio focused on SpeakerCraft, Proficient and Elan. Niles to continue with electronics; Sunfire subwoofer tech to be leveraged as brand phases out.

Smart homes demand smart outdoor spaces and these three award-winning installations give clients just that -- durable audio/video, extreme cellular service, and motorized gates that trigger 'Welcome Home'

Proficient Protege Series loudspeakers feature bookshelf, floorstanding, soundbar styles aimed at enabling integrators to install more Dolby Atmos and DTS:X systems.

At ISC 2017, Core Brands touted Proficient Audio and Gefen; URC and RTI (Pro Control) showed security-friendly home-automation; Luxul and other CEDIA-oriented companies also chased high-volume security dealers.

Nortek's Core Brands’ president Joe Roberts expects strong investment by new owners Melrose Industries. Company portal now accounts for 60% of purchases. Big CEDIA plans in place.