Putting a bow on the month of April, the KMB Comm-icles monthly recap of client news demonstrates the diversity of the technology integration industry.
Kicking off the month, Torus Power was a prominent fixture on the floor of the AXPONA 2026 show in Chicago with its products in several booths throughout the event. Reinforcing the value and high level of performance of its product line, the company also highlighted its participation in the Gryphon Audio LA Showroom.
Nice was also busy during the month of April. The large company featured some of its latest residential and commercial door operator products at the IDAExpo+ event.
In addition to the look back at Torus Power and Nice’s respective show activities, the April 2026 KMB Comm-icles will also look at news from Somfy and Kordz.
KMB Comm-icles Summary of Activities for April 2026
Hitting lead-off for KMB look back is Torus Power’s AXPONA 2026 show activities:
Holm Audio to Feature Torus Power RM 20 at AXPONA 2026 Show: Working with its dealer partner Holm Audio, Torus Power showcased several of its products, highlighted by the RM 20. In room #715 a system powered by Torus included gear from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and KEF.
Torus Power points out that its RM 20 utilizes a 2400 VA toroidal isolation transformer and the product is engineered to deliver clean, stable power at 120 volts at 20A.
Gryphon Audio LA Showroom Introduces Luxury Consumers to Immersive Audio at PDC: Taking a bold step to present audiophile levels of performance to a designer audience, Gryphon Audio Los Angeles, is an appointment-only showroom in the Pacific Design Center (PDC).
The showroom was designed to serve as a state-of-the-art facility that is purpose-built to demonstrate the highest limits of two-channel audio. Using a Torus Power All-in-One (AIO) panel as the electrical foundation of the showroom, the 3,200-square foot space features several demo systems that are all protected and enhanced by the Torus Power AIO solution.
Nice Unveils Next-Generation Garage Door Opener Portfolio at IDAExpo+ 2026: Back in mid-April Nice took part in this popular security market, access control event. During the show, Nice debuted its 800 Series of products that are designed for large, heavy garage doors.
The company also showcased its Nice 1461J Residential Jackshaft Operator. Nice explains this product is a wall-friendly, wall-mount solution engineered for modern garages and high ceilings.
Nice Debuts MCX Commercial Door Operator Platform at IDAExpo+ 2026: Continuing onward with the KMB Comm-icles look back at the month of April 2026, Nice also launched its commercial MCX line of door operators at IDAXpo+ 2026.
The MCX line of products replaces several previous-generation commercial door operators. All the products within the line accept 120-volt and 240-volts of power, or three-phase input with automatic voltage sensing to eliminate manual configuration errors.
Nice also points out the products all feature microprocessor-based control systems that offer options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The products can also be used in retrofit environments, in addition to new construction.
Kordz Expands Residential Market Presence in MENA Through Miantic Partnership:
The global connectivity company Kordz recently increased its reach in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through a partnership with Miantic.
Kordz states Miantic has expanded its operations beyond India into the fast-growing MENA market. Kordz emphasizes the newly formed alliance will provide dealers in the MENA region with proven technical support, dealer enablement, and consistent product availability.
Casambi and Somfy Partner to Advance Intelligent Lighting and Shading Ecosystems:
Concluding the KMB Comm-icles April 2026 look back, is an important announcement from Somfy.
Somfy has entered a partnership with the commercial lighting manufacturer Casambi. The partnership enables seamless integration between wireless lighting control products and motorized shade solutions to address integrations ranging from luxury hotels to campus universities.
The integration between Casambi’s lighting control products and Somfy’s motorized window coverings supports new construction and retrofit installations, and both companies expect the alliance will streamline the specification process, while helping technology integrators, lighting designers, and design professionals to develop advanced, stylish lighting and shade systems.
For more information about KMB Communications’ clients, check out the KMB Comm-icles March 2026 monthly news recap.