AVAD Expands Line Card to Drive Innovation in the Custom Installation Market

Distributor adds Revolution Acoustics, Camp Chef, Rimikon, Ubiquiti and Wyrestorm

 LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 30, 2014 – AVAD LLC, North America’s leading provider of custom electronics, is announcing the addition of five new manufacturers to its lineup, increasing its catalog of products to more than 100 brands. AVAD customers now have access to Revolution Acoustics, Camp Chef, Rimikon, Ubiquiti and Wyrestorm products.

“AVAD is more than the sum of its parts, because we continue to combine great products with software, content management and valuable support solutions,” said Jim Annes, general manager of AVAD, Pro AV / Digital Signage,Physical Security and Peripherals Business Units. “Every product in our catalog is a key component of our effort to give integrators the tools they need for every application, big and small. We are thrilled to offer the industry’s most comprehensive brand lineup and will continue to evolve it to meet the needs of the market.”

Revolution Acoustics, the innovator behind the invisible audio movement, manufactures the patented SSP6 Multiducer™ which projects ultra high fidelity sound  with real bass through virtually all walls and construction materials including glass, drywall, metal, fiberglass and wood. Offering integrators a two-minute installation with no holes to cut, they deliver whole-room audio sweet spots in the most desirable form factor: invisible. Products and demo kits, which include the RA2™ Intelligent Multiducer Amplifier and Rev-Loc™ universal screw-on mounting plates are now available.

Camp Chef offers the big screen experience anywhere in the great outdoors through Outdoor Entertainment Gear’s line of heavy-duty and versatile backyard screens. Available in sizes up to 12 feet, the screens are built to be lightweight, useful for front or rear projection and compatible with optional accessories for helpful organization or weatherproofing. The screens’ durable oxford nylon reflective material that provides a perfect surface for high-resolution pictures and enriched colors while the powder coated steel frame is well suited to durability for various residential and commercial applications.

Rimikon provides lighting systems that create exciting lighting solutions for residential, commercial or architectural applications. By focusing on creating the most innovative and sustainable lighting solutions in the marketplace, Rimikon has produced a full line of extra low voltage products that provide the ease of installation that integrators want and meet the durability needs of their customers. Rimikon products include a variety of lighting solutions, power supplies, controllers, wiring and accessories.

Ubiquiti Networks (NASDAQ: UBNT) is closing the digital divide by building network communication platforms for everyone and everywhere. With over 10 million devices deployed in over 180 countries, Ubiquiti is providing the tools to transform under-networked businesses and communities. The manufacturer’s leading edge platforms and products—including airMAX™, UniFi™, airFiber™, airVision™, mFi™ and EdgeMAX™—offer integrators technology that eliminates the barriers to connectivity.

WyreStorm is an award-winning manufacturer of high quality HD distribution and controlsolutions for the residential and commercial sectors. The company’s research and product development provides a multitude of solutions including splitters, matrices, extenders, upscalers, converters, test equipment and cables. WyreStorm products are manufactured
to ISO9001 standards to satisfy applications spanning digital signage, residential custom install, board rooms, retail, houses of worship, education and large venues.

A full list of AVAD brands is available at http://avad.com/about/brands-all. For more information on AVAD, please visit http://www.avad.com in the U.S. or http://www.avadcanada.ca in Canada. Connect with AVAD on AVAD Mobile, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for news on the latest promotions and news.

About AVAD LLC
AVAD is an industry-leading provider of solutions to the residential and commercial custom installation markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingram Micro, AVAD provides integrators access to the industry’s top products and integrated solutions for video, audio, lighting control, content management, whole-home and business automation, as well as digital signage and design services. AVAD offers the broadest consumer electronics, home and business automation portfolio in North America. Further differentiating its services, AVAD invests in the business tools, technical support and services integrators need to grow their businesses, including the fully transactional AVAD Mobile smartphone application providing integrators on-the-go access to AVAD products and value-added tools. With 23 locations throughout North America, AVAD offers local, hands-on access to the latest products and trainings, as well as free support services including system design and technical support.