by KMB Communications | Feb 28, 2023 | DPI, News
With more than two decades of experience at Digital Projection, Schneider’s deep knowledge of the display industry and passion for excellence in projection and LED technology helps DP and its dealers prosper in a competitive AV market.
(Kennesaw, Georgia) February 28, 2023 – Digital Projection International, a leading manufacturer of advanced residential and commercial imaging solutions, proudly announces the promotion of Jeff Schneider to Director of Sales Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Schneider previously served as a regional manager at DP and has been with the company for more than two decades. During that time, he accumulated a wealth of knowledge of the display industry, sales management experience, and insights into the evolving needs of AV integrators. These attributes and a passion for providing AV integrators with the support and resources they need to successfully deploy projection and LED solutions will continue to strengthen DP’s foothold in the residential and commercial display marketplace.
“Jeff has been with Digital Projection since the beginning and has proven time and time again to be able to handle any assignment given to him,” says Chuck Collins, Digital Projection Vice President of Sales. “Digital Projection is fortunate to have him on its team and our partners are going to appreciate his attention to every detail, as well as his vast experience. To have a team member this talented and passionate about the industry is rare. We’re thrilled to have Jeff drive sales in this important region of the country as we lead off 2023 with the introduction of several innovative, award-winning technologies designed to integrate easier into homes and businesses.”
Adds Schneider, “It’s an honor to be associated with a company as technologically progressive and in tune with the display market as DP. I’m thrilled and eager to progress my sales career further with this wonderful promotion, optimize DP’s exposure in key markets, and expose our integration partners to our industry-leading, next-generation LED and projection solutions.”
For more information about DP’s latest projection and LED products and technologies, as well as its complete line-up of innovative, cutting-edge imaging solutions, please visit https://www.digitalprojection.com/en-us/.
About Digital Projection International
Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. Digital Projection introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP® projector in 1997 and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer. Digital Projection’s ground-breaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has earned the company many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Digital Projection remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.
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For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
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by KMB Communications | Feb 28, 2023 | Kordz, News
Half the size and more flexible than ordinary Cat6 cable, Kordz’s next-generation, multi-award-winning PoE++ compliant home networking solution simplifies installation, broadens customer bases, and drives profitability for systems integrators.
Hong Kong, China (February 28, 2023) — With consumer adoption of and reliance on bandwidth-intensive smart home devices at record levels, there’s never been a better time for systems integrators to deploy a new generation of Cat6 network cable and installation practices. Paving the way to enhanced networking performance and installation simplicity is Kordz with the recent launch of its innovative, multi-award-winning PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System. Kordz applied its deep knowledge of the custom installation industry to develop this new breed of 28AWG Cat6 network cable and matching component to deliver a host of meaningful benefits to systems integrators and their customers.
“Like the systems integrators we serve, our team understands best practices and the value of high-quality cable to fast, reliable, stable network connectivity,” says James Chen, Kordz Managing Director. “We approach the market differently by focusing on how to make cables more installation-friendly. Thinner, more flexible, extremely durable and robust, our new PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System challenges the stigma that Cat6 cables have to be thick, rigid, and difficult to manage.”
Adds Louise Tarling, Owner/Director of systems integration firm Louise Tarling Ltd., “SlimCat™ is a real game changer for us. We use Kordz patch leads in our equipment racks and termination boxes exclusively due to their quality of construction, small form factor and flexibility. With the new SlimCat™ system, we can now make custom length patch leads using the same flexible 28AWG cable and unbreakable latch on the RJ45 plug, which makes our racks even neater.”
During its debut at ISE 2023 in Barcelona, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, PRO SlimCat’s™ rich and powerful features didn’t go unnoticed. The Kordz team brought home two prestigious industry awards, TNT (Top New Technologies) in the Home Networking Device category from CE Pro and Best of Show from Sound & Video Contractor. ISE attendees took notice, as well, visiting the booth to learn how the new system adds value and creates new opportunities for their systems integration businesses.
Top 5 Key Benefits of Kordz’s PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System
- Supports Next-Generation PoE++ Technology
Engineered, tested, and rated for compliance with the latest IEEE802.3bt PoE++ standard, the PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System supports a broader range of products than previous iterations of PoE, including those that require higher power wattage, such as video conferencing system components, building management devices, smart lighting systems, laptop computers via PoE adapters, and future models of televisions. PRO SlimCat’s™ POE++ adherence allows transmission of power and 1Gbps signals up 50 metres, making it ideally suited for small and medium-sized projects.
- Reaches Places Other Cables Can’t and Tidies Up Equipment Racks
A common pain point among systems integrators is the often-difficult process of terminating endpoints in cramped equipment racks. SlimCat™ mitigates this issue, thanks to its thin, flexible footprint. The cross-sectional area of the unshielded 28AWG SlimCat™ cable is half the size of 23AWG and 24AWG network cable and boasts a 32mm bend radius. This innovative design enables the 4.0mm diameter SlimCat™ cable to reach places other cables can’t and with less compromise to a home’s structural and aesthetic integrity.
- Matching Connectors and Sockets Ensure End-to-End Connectivity
Kordz’s PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System includes more than just its revolutionary 28AWG cable—also available to systems integrators are specially designed and engineered SlimCat™ connectors and sockets that are customised for the SlimCat 28AWG conductors to deliver complete, end-to-end connectivity. Employing the same 2000-cycle ‘snap-proof’ latch found on Kordz’s popular patch cables, the SlimCat™ connectors ensure secure terminations for optimal networking performance.
Designed with the future in mind, the PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System establishes a network foundation that keeps pace with technological innovation and its components are each backed by a lifetime warranty.
- Cultivates a Better, More Lucrative Retrofit Business
Given the complexities of installing network cabling into existing buildings, it’s no wonder systems integrators often pass up these projects. The PRO SlimCat™ Network Cabling System finally makes retrofit a legitimate money maker, as the small footprint and quality of the cabling and connectors help integrators add networking components to existing buildings quickly and efficiently.
For more information about Kordz’s PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System, please visit https://www.kordz.com/product/kordz-pro-slimcat-network-cable/. Learn about Kordz’s complete line of network cable and components at https://www.kordz.com/.
About Kordz
Kordz’s professional-grade products are designed, engineered, and constructed to enable industry partners to focus on the big picture, not the little hurdles. The company’s extensive line of robust, fast, and effective cabling and networking components deliver the seamless interoperability and digital experiences today’s tech-savvy end-users expect and dramatically simplify deployment for systems integrators. By offering a wide range of professional cabling solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps systems integrators around the globe meet the evolving cabling requirements of a wide range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications at +1-425-328-8640 or [email protected].
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by KMB Communications | Feb 27, 2023 | Home Technology Association, News
The most qualified home technology integrators in North America choose their favorite products of 2022.
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 27, 2023) – The Home Technology Association (HTA) announced the winners of its inaugural HTA Product of the Year awards today. These awards are chosen by HTA Certified integrators—the most qualified and professional home technology integrators in the United States and Canada that have passed HTA’s unbiased, third-party certification program.
“We are excited to bring an industry awards program where the winners are selected by integrators. The HTA Product of the Year Awards are chosen by HTA Certified home technology integrators who have extensive hands-on experience with these products and brands,” says Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association. “We believe other integrators and even end users will benefit from this knowledge, which comes direct to you from the experienced installers on the front lines of the home technology industry.”
The HTA’s Product of the Year Awards is open to manufacturers and service providers who are HTA Supporting Brand members. These vendors stand behind the HTA’s mission of bringing integrators and architects, interior designers, and builders together early for collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships. HTA Supporting Brand members submitted products in predefined categories and HTA integrators voted on their favorites.
HTA Certified dealers were very opinionated about the performance of these award-winning products. Read what they had to say here.
The winners of the HTA 2022 Product of the Year Awards are:
- Best Lighting Control Product of the Year – Colorbeam V2 GATEway Processor with HEKA Chip
- Shading Product of the Year – Crestron Battery Powered Shades
- Home Control Product of the Year – Crestron Home
- Distributed Audio Product of the Year – Crestron DM NAX 4-Zone Streaming Preamplifier
- WOW Product of the Year – Ascendo SMSG50 Infrasonic Subwoofer
- Outdoor Video Product of the Year – Séura Full Sun Series Outdoor TVs
- Specialty Speaker of the Year – Selective Design Architettura Sonora Pergola
- Outdoor Audio Product of the Year – Selective Design Architettura Sonora CUBE 400 LED
- Best Acoustics Product of the Year – Selective Design Officina Acustica Acoustic Interior Design™
- Architectural Speaker of the Year – Stealth Acoustic LineaResponse X Invisible Speakers
- Full-Range Speaker of the Year – Pro Audio Technologies SR-28212ai
- Home Theater Product of the Year – Kaleidescape System Terra Movie Server and Strato C Movie Player
- Theater Seating Product of the Year – Fortress Nova
- Wellness Product of the Year – Delos Wellness Extension
- Security Product of the Year – Verkada Alarms
- Surveillance Product of the Year – Verkada Command
- Network Product of the Year – Access Networks A350 Wi-Fi 6 Certified Access Point
- Customer Service Product of the Year – Savant Home Backup & Restore
- Projector of the Year – Barco Njord Cinemascope Projector
- Lighting Product of the Year – WAC Lighting WAC STRUT
- Dealer Software of the Year – D-Tools System Integrator
- Video Product of the Year – LG 136” Direct View LED Home Cinema
- Projection Screen of the Year – Stewart Filmscreen Vistascope
- Mount Accessory Product of the Year – WALL-SMART Flush Mount for Sonos Beam and Arc Soundbars
- Best Integrator Services Product of the Year – One Firefly Video Pioneer
About the Home Technology Association
The Home Technology Association (HTA) created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms. The HTA gives the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification to differentiate these exceptional firms. HTA Certification is a badge of quality, designed to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences. Homeowners, builders, architects, and interior designers that hire HTA Certified integrators have peace of mind knowing they are working with truly professional firms that have passed the HTA’s rigorous certification process, which focuses on technical competency, first-rate customer service, aftercare support, and a positive business reputation.
The Home Technology Association is also the creator of the HTA Design Partner and HTA Technology Partner programs designed to elevate the role of qualified home technology integrators as technology design consultants that trade partners should include on all of their residential projects. In addition, the Home Technology Association actively collaborates with design and build trade associations such as AIBD, ASID, IDS, NAHB, NARI, and the NKBA. The HTA helps bridge the design and collaboration gap between the home technology integration industry and design and build professionals. This is accomplished via educational articles, webinars, classes, budgeting tools, technology intake forms, a brand Resource Guide, and an integrator finder tool to help them incorporate technology into their projects easier. Learn more by visiting HTACertified.org and by following the Home Technology Association (HTA) on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Pinterest.
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
HTA Media Contact
For interviews or media inquiries, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Feb 16, 2023 | Kordz, News
Kordz delivers the products and support systems integrators need to advance their Cat6 networking projects with faster, easier installs and top-notch performance.
Hong Kong, China (February 16, 2023) – Dedicated to providing systems integrators with the premium cabling products, tools, and support they need to deliver exceptional connectivity to their customers, Kordz has developed a comprehensive, insightful Professional Briefing on the history, evolution, recommended practices, and growing use cases of 28AWG Cat6 and Cat6a cable in computer networks. Particularly helpful to integrators faced with fitting cable through tight spaces and challenging retrofit situations, the thinner, more flexible form factor of 28AWG cable offers greater installation ease than bulkier traditional 23 and 24AWG cables.
The paper, Kordz Professional Briefing: The Application of 28 AWG Category 6 and 6a Cable for Small and Medium Sized Networks, is available to systems integrators at https://www.kordz.com/whitepapers/. Replete with fresh, relevant content, it provides integrators with a strong working knowledge of 28AWG cable that can be applied to current and future small to mid-sized networking projects. The Professional Briefing also details Kordz’s new Cat6 28AWG networking solution, PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System, a turnkey solution for fast, reliable end-to-end connectivity that meets all current networking standards and is PoE++ compliant up to 50 meters.
“Computer networks have come a long way since their inception in the late ‘70s. Network cable technology has progressed along the way, leading us to the next generation of Cat6 and Cat6a cable — a 28AWG solution that delivers all the advanced performance required of today’s technology in a thinner, more flexible cable that’s easier to handle and install,” says James Chen, Kordz Managing Director. “Systems integrators looking to stay ahead of the technological curve should embrace new 28AWG as a viable alternative to their standard network cable. Our PRO SlimCat™ line coupled with our informative Professional Briefing gives them all the knowledge and tools they need to progress their skills and offerings to the latest generation of Cat6 cable.”
As outlined in the Professional Briefing, utilizing thin, flexible 28AWG Cat6 cable can simplify installation in high-density equipment racks, tight bend radiuses, and cramped wall spaces. Despite being half the size of other Cat6 cables, it supports the data rates and bandwidth requirements of current networking standards. Discussed are 28AWG solutions including Kordz PRO and PRS Patch Cords, as well as its new PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System.
About PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System
Kordz’s latest innovation, PRO SlimCat™ Network Cable System, comprises bulk-reducing 4mm diameter 28AWG Cat6 cable and specially designed RJ45 crimp connectors and RJ45 keystone sockets for robust, compact end-to-end connectivity. Simplifying retrofit installation, the thin, flexible cable fills a void in the industry while supporting 100W PoE++ and delivering 1Gbps network connectivity up to 50 meters. The PRO SlimCat™ system comes with a lifetime warranty and complies with both EU and US fire rating standards. Components are conveniently packaged in standard lengths in an easily identifiable Reel-in-Box. Like all Kordz products, each component of the PRO SlimCat™ system has been individually tested during each phase of production for quality assurance and adheres to the latest performance standards and fire ratings. For more information about the Kordz PRO SlimCat™ line of products, please visit www.kordz.com/new-from-kordz.
About Kordz
Kordz’s professional-grade products are designed, engineered, and constructed to enable industry partners to focus on the big picture, not the little hurdles. The company’s extensive line of robust, fast, and effective cabling and networking components deliver the seamless interoperability and digital experiences today’s tech-savvy end-users expect and dramatically simplify deployment for systems integrators. By offering a wide range of professional cabling solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps systems integrators around the globe meet the evolving cabling requirements of a wide range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications at +1-425-328-8640 or [email protected]
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by KMB Communications | Feb 15, 2023 | Leon Speakers, News
The new Leon-Thea partnership aims to boost two luxury lifestyle powerhouses by combining custom integration capabilities and a focus on the design community in order to cater to upscale, design-savvy clientele.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – February 15, 2023 – Effective February 1, 2023, Leon Speakers enthusiastically announces Thea Enterprises will be representing the Leon Speakers business in the New York City metro area.
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ith over 90 years of service to the residential market, Thea has ample experience representing design-oriented, best-in-class brands aimed at the luxury residential market. This experience aligns with the core design positioning of the Leon brand and the growth direction of the business.
Thea’s custom-integration and specification experience and deep relationships in the design community bring a tremendous opportunity to better reach, educate, and work with architects, designers, and builders—delivering more value to the residential clients of Leon’s metro NYC dealers.
Leon Speakers will be Thea’s only Audio and Technology concealment brand, bringing a unique and creative offering to their lineup. Leon’s creative approach to the AV industry and broad palette of both customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions are an ideal fit for Thea’s audience of upscale, design-savvy clientele.
Leon joins many other design-forward manufacturers already in Thea’s portfolio, including Lutron, Josh.ai, and Rosewater Energy, and will expand Thea’s breadth of solutions, projects and value to their dealerbase.
“Together, we anticipate many opportunities to educate and bring high design to the often-left-behind category of AV and technology,” said Leon Speakers owner and founder Noah Kaplan. “We are so thankful for the continued partnership and support of our New York dealers as we build more opportunities and provide better solutions to their market.”
“Thea’s core values and ethics are unwavering, and we simultaneously continue to grow and look towards the future by partnering with new, like-minded brands,” said Thea Enterprises Vice President of Residential & Distribution Sales Scott Davis. “Thea Residential, a division of Thea Enterprises, has carefully curated a line card that consists of products and solutions that seamlessly blend design and technology. We believe Leon fits well within the brands we represent, and we look forward to creating beautiful luxury spaces together.”
Thea will be replacing Leon’s former New York area representative, Special Sound and Vision.
“We remain so grateful for the valuable relationship we have had over the past 23 years with SSV and owner Anthony Chiarella,” said Kaplan. “Both Leon and SSV have changed and evolved a great deal over the years. SSV now concentrates almost exclusively on Performance Hardware, while Leon has pursued the Luxury Lifestyle Market—-this change in representation will hopefully strengthen both of our core businesses.”
For any questions with the Leon team, please reach out to Carolyn Ceccoli, Director of Sales & Marketing, at [email protected].
For any questions and support from the Thea team, please reach out to Scott Davis at [email protected].
About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to the AV industry by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For over 25 years, it has been a leader in the conversation on merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the residential and commercial markets. Learn more at leonspeakers.com or by following @leonspeakers on social media.
About Thea Enterprises
Founded in 1930 in New York City, as one of the first electrical manufacturer representatives in the NY/NJ Metro area, Thea Enterprises is proud to be a family-owned and operated business for almost 100 hundred years and more recently an ESOP-owned business. Thea Enterprises sells all manner of electrical supplies and provides warehousing, staging and logistical services. Their breadth of services and expertise, plus comprehensive portfolio of brands, allow them to support every stage of commercial and residential projects.
Media Contacts
Press Contact: Katye (McGregor) Bennett
KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640
[email protected]
Company Contact: Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
[email protected]
“Jeff has been with Digital Projection since the beginning and has proven time and time again to be able to handle any assignment given to him,” says Chuck Collins, Digital Projection Vice President of Sales. “Digital Projection is fortunate to have him on its team and our partners are going to appreciate his attention to every detail, as well as his vast experience. To have a team member this talented and passionate about the industry is rare. We’re thrilled to have Jeff drive sales in this important region of the country as we lead off 2023 with the introduction of several innovative, award-winning technologies designed to integrate easier into homes and businesses.” 
