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GerrAudio Adds Adrian Sterling to Ontario Sales & Support Team
GerrAudio Distribution has announced the addition of Adrian Sterling to its technical sales and support team . Sterling is an expert in the field of audio and communications technology and joins the company with 20-plus years of experience in commercial AV , broadcast , TV and film production , and post-production .
Sterling will work closely with the VP of Sales , Geoff Maurice , and VP of Operations and Marketing , Peter Snelgrove , to expand GerrAudio ’ s presence in all Ontario markets , and serve as a technical resource for the company ’ s customer base .
“[ Adrian ] is one of the most soughtafter RF and intercom specialists in the country , which aligns nicely with this important and growing segment of our business ,” says Bob Snelgrove , GerrAudio ’ s founder and president . “ We feel strongly that Adrian embodies the same values that we do and that he shares the passion we have for this industry and the solutions we provide .”
“ I have had a relationship with Gerr for most of my career and the brands they represent are products I can really stand behind ,” says Sterling . “ This opportunity keeps me right at the forefront of the industry ’ s newest technology and lets me continue working with the many colleagues and friends I have met over the course of my career .”
Techni + Contact Now the Canadian Distributor for Stewart Audio & Patton Electronics
Techni + Contact Canada has been appointed as the Canadian distributor for Stewart Audio , a U . S . manufacturer of amplifiers , electronic audio equipment , and components , as well as Patton Electronics , a provider of pro AV , unified communications , and industrial connectivity products and services .
Stewart Audio ’ s range of compact standard and network amplifiers span both analog and digital worlds . “ Our corporate , education , and government client-base rely on us to offer best-of-breed technology solutions .
TECHNI + CONTACT PRES . JULIE LEGAULT
Stewart Audio ’ s amplifier lineup fulfills a critical need within our product offering , allowing us to offer our customers reliable , robust , and costeffective AV solutions ,” adds Julie Legault , president of Techni + Contact Canada .
About Patten Electronics , Legault adds : “ Since Dante AV supports audio-video-data networks on a standard enterprise gigabit ethernet network , Patton ’ s AV capabilities allow us to offer our customers reliable , robust , and cost-effective AV integration .”
InfoComm Show Reunites the AV Industry In-Person
After 28 months without an in-person InfoComm show in North America , AVIXA welcomed the pro AV industry back together from Oct . 22-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando , FL , for InfoComm 2021 . The week brought people together to interact with technology and meet face-to-face , learn about the latest trends , celebrate industry leaders , and more .
The trade show floor doors officially opened on Oct . 27 th for pro AV buyers and sellers to meet and discuss business opportunities . Total registrations came to 14,017 , with 7,335 in verified attendance . The show hosted 254 exhibitors and spanned across 124,100 sq . ft ., highlighting a desire for the industry to take its first steps in getting back to in-person , large-scale live events .
Education was at the forefront of the show – whether it be in classrooms or at the Technology Innovations Stage . Sean Wargo , AVIXA ’ s senior director of market intelligence , and Peter Hansen , economic analyst for AVIXA , gave a State of the Industry presentation , walking through the macroeconomic landscape , industry revenue forecasts , and supply chain issues . In this presentation , they gave an exclusive look at the new Market Opportunity Analysis Report dashboard , which surveys 1,500 to 2,000 buyers quarterly to gauge demand for AV products and services .
Over 90 courses were available throughout the week , including AVIXA ’ s Certified Technology Specialist ( CTS ) Prep Course . Many AV professionals took their CTS exams at the show , and a total of 44 professionals earned their CTS , 11 attained CTS-D ( Design ), and 15 became CTS-I ( Installation ).
InfoComm 2021 hosted 811 unique attendees in education sessions , from three-day classes before show opening , through dedicated conference tracks for collaboration and digital signage , to open sessions at the Technology Innovation Stage .
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