Women in AV
Shure spotlights women shaping pro audio
Company's latest industry panel brought together five leading recording professionals to discuss career development, representation and the changing opportunities for women
Business
Distribution
EAW expands Florida and Caribbean presence
HWPco, a manufacturers’ representative firm that has carried the loudspeaker brand in the Southeast US for the past few years, will now cover these...
ISE 2027
ISE provides more details of Spark’s creative tech showcase
The February 3-4 event at Barcelona’s Fira Montjuïc will feature Sol Garden, an installation combining projection, sound and visual storytelling, with technology contributions from...
Integrators
Clair Global Integration enters marine market
Florida-based team, led by VP of marine Mike Lacy (pictured left, with Jason Kram, operations and project manager), has already qualified as a local...
AVIXA
AVIXA launches broadcast AV training course
Developed with AV systems integrator Diversified and broadcast specialist EVS, the online Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass course aims to help professionals navigate the convergence of...
Women in AV
Rise AV names 23 women for Elevate leadership programme
Six-week initiative from the organisation which supports women working in the AV industry brings together professionals from 20 organisations across four European countries, with...
AVIXA
InfoComm EDGE Collective to showcase end user-led AV
AVIXA's November 3 event at Address Sky View in Dubai will demonstrate Q-SYS audio, video and control technology in a municipality scenario shaped by...
Installation magazine
Latest edition of Installation now available
Content director Rob Lane reveals what's inside the Oct/Nov edition of Europe's leading AV publication
ISE 2027
ISE reveals former Google X executive as keynote speaker
Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer of Google X and a successful author, will lead the 2027 event in Barcelona with an address on...
Distribution
IAG appoints URE Marketing as exclusive US partner
Parent company of Wharfedale Pro and QUAD Industrial brands select Virginia-based organisation to handle North American market sales (Pictured: Jim Ure, president of URE...
Training
Lightware adds AVIXA credits to Düsseldorf training
In-person courses at the Meerbusch training centre, in Germany, offer up to eight Renewal Units, with free training covering AVoIP, USB and LARA technologies
Women in AV
Rise AV launches North America Council
Eight industry figures will help shape a free six-month mentoring programme for women, with applications opening on December 1
capital investment
Sharp opens Leeds HQ as technology showroom
The 10,200sqft flagship office features a 195in dvLED installation, Hiperwall command-and-control and desk management systems
Distribution
Wharfedale Pro appoints Colombian distributor
Bogotá-based Sonorizamos will sell the company’s loudspeakers, amplifiers and system solutions, as the brand looks to connect with customers in the country
Integrators
AVI-SPL triples UK capacity with Hampshire site
The AV and unified communications integrator’s new Farnborough facility has dedicated testing, rack build and pre-staging areas, designed to move more integration work off...
Distribution
LEA Professional partners with Cardinal Sales in Midwest
Audio manufacturer extends residential reach across six US states through new representative agreement
Distribution
TD SYNNEX Maverick to distribute SMART Technologies
Agreement for UK and Ireland covers SMART’s interactive displays, software, embedded computing and accessories for education, public sector and business customers
Distribution
Ampetronic and Listen Technologies appoint SKMac
Maryland-based manufacturer’s representative firm will support regional sales and customer service for companies’ assistive listening and accessible audio portfolios in the Mid-Atlantic region
Distribution
Renkus-Heinz opens EU warehouse to speed up product delivery
A logistics tie-up with Dutch distributor More Distribution will see loudspeakers stocked in the region for overnight shipping, with the potential to serve partners...
Distribution
Midwich to gather 60-plus vendors for Tech Xpo 2026
AV distributor's annual showcase on October 21-22 at Ascot Racecourse in the UK, features solutions from major manufacturers including Samsung Electronics, Hikvision, Biamp, Epson,...
ISE
ISE 2027 opens registration under ‘When Worlds Unite’ theme
Show will return to Barcelona from February 2-5, with expanded Montjuïc presence connecting ISE with EdTech Congress and Spark
Distribution
Electro-Voice and Dynacord appoint FACE in Germany
Belgian distributor will handle MI retail and rental for both audio brands in Germany, while installed sound and public address remain with the existing...
Integrators
RCF Academy becomes AVIXA Renewal Unit Provider
Selected online training courses will enable CTS-certified AV professionals to earn Renewal Units while developing their pro audio knowledge
capital investment
WyreStorm opens new EMEA headquarters in the Netherlands
Haarlem facility, close to Amsterdam, will support regional sales, partner engagement, product demonstrations and future training initiatives
Installation magazine
Free webinar: AV & Broadcast Convergence: Where Are We Now
Opening panel from the recent Installation and TVBEurope AV & Broadcast Summit explores how IP, changing workflows and shared technologies are reshaping the relationship...
Consultancy
Futuresource appoints new CEO and COO
CEO Richard McDonald and COO Kathy Million will oversee next phase of growth for market research specialist across pro AV, consumer electronics, entertainment and...
Integrators
Steady Brand and Custom Channels expand business music and AV offering
Companies come together under the same ownership group, combining business music, digital signage and AV services with expanded content, hardware and technology capabilities
Edtech
Installation to explore the future of campus AV in new education eBook
Special publication will examine how AV is evolving into critical institutional infrastructure as universities rethink learning spaces, connectivity and the wider campus experience
ISE
ISE 2027 opens call for speakers
Organisers seek case studies, technical expertise, market insight and industry debate for content programme, with submissions closing in October
Integrators
Poor meeting room technology costing businesses thousands, says Universal AV
AV specialist warns that technology selected without sufficient user input can lead to lost meeting time, poor adoption and reduced return on investment
Women in AV
WAVIT launches trio of October community initiatives
Mentorship, workplace wellness and month-long walking challenge form part of Women in AV/IT’s programme for AV and IT professionals
ISE
ISE set to expand across Barcelona as show pushes beyond traditional AV
Reporting from ISE’s press briefing in Munich on Tuesday, Installation hears how a 7 per cent larger show, expansion into Fira Montjuïc and a...
ISE
Breaking news: ISE to expand into second venue for 2027 edition
ISE 2027 set to be 7 per cent larger than this year's event, with show expanding into the historic Fira Montjuïc venue around Plaça...
Distribution
Midwich posts double-digit profit growth as UK and US sales strengthen
Distributor reports 10.3 per cent rise in adjusted profit before tax for first half of 2026, with strong UK, US and Iberian performance offsetting...
Distribution
AtlasIED partners with M.I. Engineering to expand in APAC
Commercial audio manufacturer has partnered with the Bangkok-based representative to broaden access to its mass notification, IP endpoint and commercial audio tech
IBC
Best of Show winners announced at IBC2026
Future B2B awards recognise outstanding products and solutions exhibited at the Amsterdam show, with winners selected independently by Installation and sister publications
IBC
IBC2026 turns innovation into practical progress
Attendance dipped slightly, but as Installation content director Rob Lane discovered, a busy IBC2026 demonstrated an industry increasingly focused on practical AI and open,...
Integrators
D-Tools report reveals widening split in integrator performance
The company's 2026 Midyear Market Report found median sales up 14 per cent industry-wide, while a third of integrators grew more than 51 per...
IBC
IBC2026 draws over 41,000 attendees to Amsterdam
The trade show welcomed 41,225 attendees from 170 countries and more than 1,300 exhibitors at the RAI Amsterdam, with first-time exhibitors up 36 per...
Acquisitions
SPOR Group acquires Squaredot
Workplace technology specialist SPOR Group believes the purchase of the UK-based interior design consultancy will broaden its reach. (From left to right: Kris Krokosz,...
Distribution
Williams AV adds three distributors across Latin America
The veteran US assistive listening audio manufacturer has named ARS in Argentina, Soundwave Mexico in Mexico and Arquimed in Chile as new partners, expanding...