Accessories manufacturer Vision reports that in Q3 this year sales of their Techconnect connectivity package more than doubled.

Vision’s Techconnect is a modular faceplate system which allows AV engineers to configure a faceplate onsite quickly. The Techconnect cables plug in to the back of the modules, reducing installation time and eliminating the need to solder onsite.

Stuart Lockhart, General Manager of Vision, says “We’ve got fifty-one distributors all over the world now so a lot of our growth is in those new regions, but we’ve also seen surprising growth in the UK.”

Asked what has contributed to the growth Lockhart claims it is a combination of resellers being let down by other solutions, and smart customers recognizing the modular format has a lower total cost of installation.”

Vision products are distributed by Maverick in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany.

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During Q1, specialist  AV distributor Maverick will open in three more European countries. As well as the usual product demonstrations, this year the pan-European distributor aims to show  ISE visitors how the Maverick blend of technologies, mixed with VIP treatment makes for the ideal European AV specialist distributor.

Maverick will create a dedicated hospitality area on its stand, and invite existing customers and potential AV resellers to join Club Maverick for a drink and to learn about partnership opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.

Jon Sidwick, Director Maverick, says: “A selection of our vendors including Vision and Promethean will be available on the stand to give demonstrations of their solutions, while we focus on looking after customers and giving them the VIP treatment anyone dealing with Maverick deserves...”

With over 16 years experience in specialist AV distribution Maverick is expanding its presence throughout Europe delivering specialist AV distribution combined with parent Tech Data's logistics, e-commerce and a wide range of financial services..

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AWE Europe secures exclusive European distribution of Custom Install Denon devices.

The Denon range available includes POA-3012CI 12 channel power amplifier, TU-604CI Multiroom tuner and DVP-602CI Reference video processor.

Go AWE secures Denon European distribution

AWE Europe launches its own brand of premium quality CI products under the Kinetik Labs brand to sell to installers in the UK (as well as appointing distributors throughout Europe to sell to local installers.)

"For some time now, we have been looking to create our own range of installer-friendly products and I am delighted that we can now introduce Kinetik Labs as a new name into the CI marketplace" says Stuart Tickle, MD at AWE Europe. "To become a Kinetik product, the piece of equipment must meet our stringent quality criteria which is set out and assessed by experienced AWE people. This team is made up of front line technical and sales staff, including ex-installers who really know their stuff."

"We know dealers want products that do what they say on the tin…No fuss, no smoke and mirrors, just well priced decent kit with all the essential accessories included. It must also have a very attractive dealer margin backed by great technical support and a solid market strategy…all things that AWE has become renowned for over the years. In celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2010, we are really excited about this new landmark in the history of AWE. It will give our customers exactly what they want".

Initial Kinetik products will cover Infra Red receiver kits and CI speakers, where the emphasis will be on reliability, quality build, affordability and CI friendly features and benefits. Specific product range details will be announced shortly.

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