AVPro Global Holdings is one of those groups of companies that is navigating the current trend of consolidation in the commercial and residential integration business, following the post-pandemic market reset. With many established brands and specialized manufacturers and assemblers struggling during COVID, and in need of investment after the market expanded again, AVPro managed to create a strong, synergetic portfolio. The acquisition of RTI, one of the last remaining independent control and automation companies, augments the group's audio, video, and control capabilities for residential and commercial integration.
RTI was founded in 1992 with a mission to transform spaces into smart environments, streamlining operations with control and automation solutions for homes and businesses. The company built a comprehensive suite of products, including control processors, touchpanels, remotes, and audio and video distribution systems, coupled with its powerful RTI Integration Designer software. With the RTiQ cloud-based management platform, dealers and integrators are able to provide remote support, addressing issues proactively to ensure uninterrupted service in a diversity of environments, from sports bars and corporate boardrooms, all the way to private residences.
By uniting AVPro's expertise in audio and video signal connectivity with RTI’s renowned remote control and automation solutions, the holding aims to drive accelerated innovation and deliver a seamless experience for end users. "RTI’s engineering expertise will accelerate AVPro’s development of system drivers to integrate its AVPro Edge and AudioControl products with a broad array of third-party automation platforms and brands. In turn, AVPro's rapid product development and robust manufacturing resources will enable RTI to deliver more impactful products with greater speed and competitive pricing," the acquisition announcements states.
"AVPro acquiring RTI brings together two innovators in software-driven audio, video, and control integration, creating unique synergies that deliver greater value for our customers," states Jeff Murray, AVPro’s Founder and CEO. "Combining AVPro's robust product development and manufacturing capabilities with RTI’s advanced control technologies and engineering expertise positions us to accelerate innovation and expand our offerings for our residential and commercial integration partners. We look forward to welcoming the talented RTI team to the AVPro family and working together to set new standards for connected experiences," Murray adds.
"Joining AVPro Global represents an exciting opportunity to amplify RTI’s impact in the control and automation market," said Joe Roberts, RTI CEO. "AVPro’s manufacturing scale and development resources will accelerate our product roadmap while ensuring the innovation and quality that RTI customers expect."
Leveraging AVPro's global manufacturing capabilities and technical strengths, the holding also reaffirms its commitment to supporting RTI’s continued growth in the control and automation market. Following its successful integration of AudioControl in 2023, AVPro plans to incorporate RTI’s respected legacy and strong product lines, including RTI and Pro Control branded solutions, into its broader portfolio.
AVPro Global is a privately held American company headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, with satellite offices in St. Petersburg, FL, Seattle, WA, a European office in Bratislava, Slovakia, and an office in Shenzhen, China. Its business in the residential and commercial systems integration spaces encompasses AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, Murideo, Thenaudio and now RTI. Marketing professionals (and maybe RTI employees...) might also find here a unique opportunity to approach Joe Roberts and explain why maintaining too many brands with cheesy logos is not a good idea and that the business of a holding company should be kept separate from product branding.
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