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  • PowerHouse Alliance Expands National Presence with New Locations & Strategic Leadership Hire

    PowerHouse Alliance Expands National Presence with New Locations & Strategic Leadership Hire

    PowerHouse Alliance is a national consortium of regional wholesale distributors, offering over 250+ product lines and cost efficiencies for manufacturers and customers in the audio/video, home entertainment, security, networking, and IT markets.

    The PowerHouse Alliance is announcing significant growth with new locations for its members KOA, Alarmax, Davis Distribution, 21st Century, and Pioneer, as well as the appointment of Gary Usher as the new Vice President of Marketing & Events. This expansion aims to enhance dealer support and industry leadership through increased accessibility and superior services.

    The PowerHouse Alliance is expanding its footprint by opening new locations and welcoming Gary Usher as the new Vice President of Marketing & Events to enhance dealer support and industry leadership. The new locations for Davis Distribution, 21st Century, and Pioneer will improve accessibility and services for dealers, while Usher’s appointment aims to boost dealer engagement through dynamic events, training initiatives, and increased awareness of the alliance’s offerings.

    The PowerHouse Alliance, a premier national consortium of wholesale distributors delivering AV products for custom installers in both the residential and commercial markets, today announces significant growth with the opening of new locations for PowerHouse Alliance members KOA, Alarmax, Davis Distribution, 21st Century, and Pioneer in 2024. Additionally, the Alliance is pleased to welcome Gary Usher as the new Vice President of Marketing & Events, further bolstering its commitment to dealer support and industry leadership.

    Expanding Footprint with New Locations

    PowerHouse Alliance continues to strengthen its national presence, ensuring greater accessibility and superior services for dealers across the country. The new locations for Davis Distribution, 21st Century, and Pioneer are strategically positioned to meet increasing dealer demand and provide timely access to top-tier products and support.

    “Expanding our member locations is a testament to the PowerHouse Alliance’s commitment to being a trusted partner for dealers nationwide,” said Dennis Holzer, Executive Director of PowerHouse Alliance. “These new locations will enable us to offer enhanced support and greater territory convenience to our dealers, empowering them to thrive in a competitive market.”

    Welcoming Gary Usher as VP of Marketing & Events

    In a strategic move to enhance its leadership team, PowerHouse Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Gary Usher as the new Vice President of Marketing & Events. Based in Los Angeles, Gary brings a wealth of experience and a passionate, customer-focused approach to his new role.

    “Having worked with PowerHouse during my years at Volutone, I am excited to join the team and further our mission,” said Usher. “I am dedicated to increasing awareness among our dealers and integrators about the diverse range of independent choices, conveniences and advanced technologies we offer. I look forward to enhancing dealer engagement through dynamic events and comprehensive training initiatives.”

    Gary will play a pivotal role in optimizing the national presence of PowerHouse Alliance through a series of regional and coast-to-coast events, trainings, and webinars. His efforts will focus on engaging integrators and promoting the industry’s top brands carried by PowerHouse members.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Gary Usher to the PowerHouse Alliance team as our new Vice President of Marketing & Events,” added Holzer. “Gary’s extensive industry experience, coupled with his innovative and customer-centric approach, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and enhance our support for dealers. His vision and leadership will drive our marketing initiatives and create impactful events that connect our dealers with the cutting-edge products and technologies they need to succeed.”

  • AlarMax Opens Fort Lauderdale Branch

    AlarMax Opens Fort Lauderdale Branch

    AlarMax offers cutting-edge security solutions from top manufacturers, providing exceptional customer service, technical support, next-day shipping, and robust stocking inventory at its branches nationwide.

    AlarMax, a national distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, has announced the opening of its newest branch location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The branch aims to provide personalized support, training, and access to products from over 400 vendors to dealers in the area.

    The opening of the new AlarMax branch in Fort Lauderdale aims to expand accessibility to security, AV, and low-voltage products in the region, providing personalized support, training, and access to innovative vendors for local dealers. Led by industry veteran Derek Bonner and his experienced team, the branch aims to continue AlarMax’s tradition of exceptional customer service while empowering dealers to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

    AlarMax, a leading national distributor of security, audiovisual and low-voltage products, today announces its newest branch location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    The opening of the Fort Lauderdale AlarMax branch marks the latest milestone in the brand’s quest to expand accessibility for exceptional products and services that bolster success in the evolving security, fire alarm, surveillance, access control and AV markets. Operated by a seasoned team with extensive experience with the industry and the local dealer community, the new location will provide dealers in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas with personalized support, training and access to products from over 400 innovative vendors.

    “The AlarMax team is committed to bringing its comprehensive product portfolio to more dealers nationwide. We’re eager to serve the Fort Lauderdale area with the exceptional customer service and support the AlarMax community expects, advancing business opportunity on a local level and empowering innovation from our vendors,” shared Randy Hall, president at AlarMax.

    Industry veteran Derek Bonner will serve as the Fort Lauderdale branch manager. Derek started his career as a technician in 1979. He later held various roles in business management, training, sales and leadership – amassing over four decades of versatile experience in the custom integration industry. He brings a wealth of experience to the branch. Bonner’s team at the new location also has strong roots in the local market, boasting decades of experience servicing the Fort Lauderdale community. From day one, the new branch will provide the region with knowledgeable, personalized support that customers expect from AlarMax.

    “Over the past 40 years, I’ve taken on many roles in the integration industry, yet my focus has always remained the same: supporting the talented individuals behind successful projects. With many of us having decades-long tenures serving this region, we’re eager to continue supporting our existing customers with the personalized service they’ve come to enjoy and welcome new dealers to discover the AlarMax difference,” shared Bonner. “Whether we’re trying to map out the perfect product mix for precise project specifications or simply being a sounding board, we aim to empower dealers, ensuring they confidently navigate business complexities with the support of a team genuinely dedicated to their success.”

     

  • AlarMax Announces Distribution Partnership with TRENDnet

    AlarMax Announces Distribution Partnership with TRENDnet

    AlarMax distributes cutting-edge solutions from top industry manufacturers in security, AV, communication, and automation products. They offer personalized customer service, technical support, fast shipping, and extensive inventory across their branches. Whereas TRENDnet, a provider since 1990, specializes in networking and surveillance solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and home users. Their product range includes PoE, switches, IP cameras, wireless solutions, and more for seamless connectivity.

    AlarMax, a national distributor of security, audio-visual, and low-voltage products, has partnered with TRENDnet, a global provider of networking and surveillance solutions. This partnership enables AlarMax dealers to access TRENDnet’s diverse portfolio of over 300 products, including networking equipment, IP cameras, and more.

    The partnership aims to provide AlarMax dealers with a comprehensive range of reliable and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of projects, from networking infrastructure to surveillance systems. It also offers value-added benefits such as technical support, marketing resources, and product discounts through the upTREND Partner Program, enhancing the overall service and offerings for AlarMax’s dealer community.

    AlarMax, a leading national distributor of security, audio-visual and low-voltage products, today announces its partnership with TRENDnet, a global provider of award-winning networking and surveillance solutions.

    This partnership with TRENDnet enables AlarMax dealers to access an extensive cost-to-performance portfolio of more than 300 revolving products to meet the varying needs of different projects – from the network core to the periphery. TRENDnet’s diverse product portfolio includes power-over-ethernet (PoE), switches, industrial networking solutions, IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), fiber solutions, wireless, USB and more. TRENDnet maintains strict manufacturing standards to ensure optimal product quality and low defect rates, adhering to ISO certifications and developing UL-, FCC- and CE-sealed products.

    “Having a strong networking foundation is crucial for successful custom integration, especially as technology ecosystems continue to incorporate a more diverse range of product categories,” stated Randy Hall, the president of AlarMax. “Our partnership with TRENDnet will allow us to offer a dynamic range of award-winning, reliable and trusted solutions to our portfolio and support our mission of introducing innovative products to our dealer community.”

    TRENDnet also brings value to AlarMax dealers with its exceptional technical, marketing, sales and customer support. As value-added partners, AlarMax dealers are invited to join the upTREND Partner Program to receive product discounts, participate in the TRENDnet demo program, view and download the latest product trainings, access sales and marketing collateral, and more.

    “Since AlarMax and TRENDnet began operations in 1990, both companies have remained committed to providing exceptional service, support and value. The mutual values between our brands make this partnership a no-brainer,” said Rod Finney, vice president of sales, North America at TRENDnet. “AlarMax will be a key partner in expanding our nationwide reach, and we look forward to supporting more dealers with high-quality products and expertise.”