Legrand AV announced today that it has selected NuTech Group as its new manufacturers sales representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. NuTech will provide sales and technical support for the wide roster of Legrand’s residential custom integration lineup.
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Yamaha Executive Jason Baumann Dies Unexpectedly
A guest post by Paul Tamberelli
Long time industry executive Jason Baumann, most recently Regional Sales Manager for Yamaha, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2021 at his home in Frisco, Texas (a suburb of Dallas). Jason was just 59 at the time of his passing.
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[Read more…] about Yamaha Executive Jason Baumann Dies UnexpectedlyI’ve Been Hiding Something From You
A Sincere Mea Culpa
OK…it’s time to for me to come clean, so-to-speak. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were a little annoyed with me when you learn what I am about to reveal. The fact is, I’ve been hiding something from you for a pretty long time. But no more…
What have I been hiding? Read on…
[Read more…] about I’ve Been Hiding Something From YouLong Time Bryston VP Partners with Colquhoun Audio to Acquire Company

This week, high-end specialty brand Bryston announced that long time company Vice President James Tanner had partnered with Colquhoun Audio Laboratories, Ltd. to acquire the company. The news was a bit of a surprise and appears to be connected to Bryston CEO Chris Russell’s decision to retire from the company.
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[Read more…] about Long Time Bryston VP Partners with Colquhoun Audio to Acquire CompanyFlorida Rep Firm LK & Assocs. Acquires L.P. Hench
Ft. Lauderdale, FL-based manufacturers representative firm LK & Associates has acquired another Florida rep firm, L.P. Hench in a deal announced Tuesday. This acquisition represents a line and talent expansion for LK & Associates as it continues to enjoy strong growth.
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[Read more…] about Florida Rep Firm LK & Assocs. Acquires L.P. HenchAudioControl Names New Head of Customer & Technical Services

AudioControl announced this week that it has named Ashley Kay as its new Director of Customer and Technical Services. This is a newly created role at the company and represents a meaningful upgrade in customer and technical support capabilities at the specialty mobile and residential electronics manufacturer.
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[Read more…] about AudioControl Names New Head of Customer & Technical ServicesLong Time Crestron CTO Fred Bargetzi Dies
I’m sorry to report that we have some sad news out of Crestron today. On Tuesday, the company announced its long time Chief Technology Officer, Fred Bargetzi, has died. Viewed by many to be a key component of the success of one of our industry’s most respected technology companies, colleagues are said to be “in shock.”
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[Read more…] about Long Time Crestron CTO Fred Bargetzi DiesHappy New Year & Welcome 2021! We’ve Been Waiting for You!

It’s here…we finally made it! Without a doubt, 2020 was one of the toughest years Americans – humanity even – has had to face. While many of those challenges continue (COVID-19, economic recession, challenging politics, racial strife) we are now able to embrace 2021…and with this new year comes the hope for a brighter path forward. We may finally be beginning to move in the right direction, and that makes for a Happy New Year!
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[Read more…] about Happy New Year & Welcome 2021! We’ve Been Waiting for You!Josh.ai Offers Glitzy Launch of Interesting New Products

On Tuesday, specialty voice control supplier Josh.ai held an event they called their “keynote” which turned out to be a very professionally produced video presentation of a significant product launch for the company. In this presentation, the company Founder and CEO Alex Capecelatro shared his thoughts on smart home technologies, including the thought that smaller is better when it comes to smart home devices.
And with that, Capecelatro introduced their new Nano and Core products.
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[Read more…] about Josh.ai Offers Glitzy Launch of Interesting New ProductsSuspicious Changes at CEDIA; CEO O’Connor is Out With No Explanation

This News Follows Other Prominent Departures
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) announced at the end of last week that Global President and CEO Tabatha O’Connor will “depart” the organization at the end of her contract period in January. The news caught many by surprise and the organization’s announcement gives no clue as to any of the reasons behind this leadership change.