This agreement gives AVAD national distribution rights to JVC Professional Products Company's D-ILA projector product line, including the recently introduced DLA-HD10K and HD-ILA widescreen rear projection pro model TVs such as the HD-P70R1U. AVAD’s distributor network currently sells and services over 8,000 dealers enabling JVC to broaden its reach to the custom installation market nationwide.
“We’re pleased to further our relationship with AVAD and be able to expand our product reach through their extensive dealer network,” said Paul Kasparian, vice president, digital video division, JVC Professional Products Company. “Our combined companies’ strengths will enable us to create unique incentive programs that will help us effectively reach the custom integrator market. Our D-ILA product line is sure to complement AVAD’s existing product line to offer customers the ultimate home theater experience.”
“JVC is a distinguished brand in the high-end projector market. We’re excited to strengthen our existing relationship with them and be able to offer our dealers this high quality product,” said Bob Gartland, president of AVAD. “Our extensive resources will put JVC Professional Products in front of the custom installers they are interested in reaching. Our goal is to provide the most innovative and reliable home theater products to our dealers and partnering with JVC allows us to continue that mission.”
Acting as a comprehensive supply chain partner, AVAD will create a nationally consistent marketing plan that builds brand presence among electronic system contractors nationwide. AVAD will also provide tech training and support at their facilities as well as a comprehensive online training course. Additionally, AVAD’s Dealer to Builder (D2B) program links members of its 8000+ dealer corps with homebuilders across the United States, to outfit new homes with in-demand, cutting-edge electronic systems.
ABOUT AVAD, LLC
AVAD, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingram Micro, Inc., is the most complete home integration solutions provider in the United States. Its in-depth technology offering of the most trusted names and progressive continuing education programs provide all the support necessary to design and implement complete home solutions. AVAD stocks products for home theater, lighting controls, distributed audio/video, central vacuum, and more for just-in-time delivery from each of its 29 locations nationwide. With complete technical training and certification for industry hallmarks like CEDIA’s Installer Level I and Level II Certification, AVAD is unparalleled in its commitment to expanding dealers’ bottom line. For more information about AVAD and its services, visit its website at www.avad.com.
ABOUT JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
JVC Professional Products Company, located in Wayne, New Jersey, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a complete line of broadcast and professional equipment. For more information about this, or any other JVC product, contact JVC at (800) 582-5825; or Candace Vadnais at PFS Marketwyse 973-812-8883, ext. 430 or visit JVC Web site at http://pro.JVC.com
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