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  • FSR Announces Strategic Partnership with The Farm to Expand AV Services in the Pacific Northwest

    FSR Announces Strategic Partnership with The Farm to Expand AV Services in the Pacific Northwest

    FSR, founded in 1981, offers signal management and infrastructure solutions for various markets, including AV/IT, ICT, corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious, with 24/7 technical and sales support worldwide.

    FSR partners with The Farm, an AV representation firm, to serve as FSR’s trusted representative in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho.

    FSR has re-established a partnership with The Farm, a renowned AV solutions company, to enhance its presence in the Pacific Northwest, extending its reach to Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho.

    FSR, a leading audiovisual solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with The Farm, a distinguished AV representation firm that specializes in providing end-to-end services. Effective immediately, The Farm will serve as FSR’s trusted representative across Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and select regions of Montana and Idaho.

    The Farm, known for its team of AV experts who offer comprehensive services ranging from design and engineering to quoting, procurement, programming, commissioning, and training, is set to provide FSR with a dynamic presence in the Pacific Northwest. Their commitment to objective, independent advice and recommendations ensures clients receive tailored solutions that align with their unique needs. The Farm’s dedication to values such as honesty, trust, transparency, and mutual support has enabled them to cultivate a remarkable team of professionals, making them an ideal partner for FSR. With this strategic alliance, FSR and The Farm aim to streamline and simplify AV infrastructures, providing unparalleled support and expertise to clients in the region.

    “Our brief time apart from FSR was not our best time,” says CEO and President of The Farm, John Hood. “Their graciousness and generosity in taking us back after the monumental mistake we made tells you just what kind of people make up FSR. Nothing makes me prouder than to represent the FSR brand in any way they let us.”

    The partnership between FSR and The Farm represents a significant step forward in expanding FSR’s reach and ensuring that customers in the Pacific Northwest have access to cutting-edge AV solutions and unmatched support.

    “We are excited to be working with the Farm. They will offer our clients excellent service,” said Jan Sandri, president of FSR.

     

  • FSR FL6 Floor Box and Enhanced Ceiling Box Interview Infocomm 2023

    FSR FL6 Floor Box and Enhanced Ceiling Box Interview Infocomm 2023

    AVNation’s Tobi Tungl, caught up with Chaz Porter, Director of Global Sales at FSR, to get the inside story on the FSR’s latest FL6 Floor Box, which includes a cover that can support 16,000 pounds, and Enhanced Ceiling Box, which includes an increased capacity to support up to 100-pound projectors. Find our more in the video!

  • The Road To InfoComm 2023 With FSR

    The Road To InfoComm 2023 With FSR

    InfoComm 2023 returns to Orlando from June 12-16, showcasing the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to FSR’s Director of Global Sales Chaz Porter about the additions to their floor box lines, and what we can expect to find at Booth 3243 during the show.

    Get all of our coverage leading up to the show right here.

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  • A Raceway For All Cables With FSR At ISE 2023

    A Raceway For All Cables With FSR At ISE 2023

    “In Stock” Is The Mantra for FSR

    Integrated Systems Europe 2023 has returned to Barcelona, and so has AVNation to cover the latest innovations within the AV industry. We join FSR’s Director of Global Sales Chaz Porter in their booth to discuss how they are expanding their products to the international market.

    The Smart-Way raceway system has been a staple for FSR for four years, providing a route for cables within a seamless protective case. These raceways have gone from the floor to the wall, and now their latest addition is adaptable to any cable in the world.

    If a client wants to standardize on a space and provide a clean, low-profile way to send cables, they are now able to do so without limitation thanks to the new 40mm square openings within the device boxes. In addition to the raceway, the PWB-323 Project Wall Box is getting a similar expansion to accommodate international plugs and cables.

    A strength of the company is the reliability and speed to provide their solutions. Porter states, “one of the initiatives that FSR had, coincidentally prior to the pandemic, was to be able to provide products for customers in rapid times. We can provide product and ship it before our competitors can create a quote for it.” All of the products being shown in their stand are in stock and available to ship for customers.

    More information about FSR and their products can be found on their website. All of AVNation’s coverage of Integrated Systems Europe 2023 can be found here.

  • FSR Announces Plans to Bring International Infrastructure and Power Solutions to ISE

    FSR Announces Plans to Bring International Infrastructure and Power Solutions to ISE

    FSR, the leading manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the Pro AV and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) markets, has announced plans to bring a complement of infrastructure and power products to ISE. The solutions developed specifically to target the international AV market, optimize budgets and streamline installations. They will be demonstrated on Stand # 5H870 during the duration of the show which will take place from 31 January to 3 February 2023 in Fira Barcelona – Gran Via. ISE is the leading international AV and systems integration exhibition, showcasing innovations from the world’s leading technology and solutions providers.

    NEW PWB-323 EURO-2G / PWB-323 EURO-4G Brackets

    FSR is introducing bracket options that allow its popular PWB-323 and PWB-323XL Project Wall Boxes to be used in any country. These economical large open wall boxes are priced specifically to ease the installer’s bottom line while simplifying audiovisual and IT installations by providing space for routing cables, AC connections, and digital media products. The new PWB-323 EURO-2G bracket features two 45mm square openings for power outlets, while the PWB-323 EURO-4G offers four 45mm openings.

    NEW Smart-Way Wall Raceway

    FSR’s Smart-Way Wall Raceway – the newest addition to FSR’s Smart-Way family – provides the ability to transition from a floor to ceiling Raceway system. FSR’s Smart-Way Raceway, now capable of supporting European connectors, is the most cost-effective and easiest way to get power, data and AV across the room to where it’s needed. The wall unit consists of a ceiling flex conduit feed with soft edges for easy wiring and features floor to wall transition and new edging. Available in slate and aluminum, the Smart-Way Wall Raceway offers the same clean look as the floor version.

    NEW International Wall Plate Adapters

    FSR’s International wall plate kits easily adapt any country’s specific 45mm snap-in power outlet to fit into the manufacturer’s 1-GANG and 2-GANG wall plates. These adapters seamlessly integrate into FSR’s complete line of floor boxes, wall boxes and other products. Both 1-GANG and 2-GANG kits include a mounting plate with 45mm opening(s), rear retaining plate and are available with select outlet(s).

    FSR will also be showing international versions of its extensive series of Table Boxes including the CT6-EU for an elegant and affordable solution for any installation, and the RT6-EU for ultimate connectivity and functionality. The Company will round out the display with numerous Floor Boxes that combine rugged construction with a graceful design, and its Digital Ribbon Cables that utilize a proprietary technology to allow high speed, high-definition HDMI® signal transmission.

    FSR manufactures its audio and video switching, control products, connectivity boxes and collaboration systems from headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ USA where ample inventory is available for immediate delivery.

  • FSR Brightens Christmas Day for Kids Living in Group Foster Home

    FSR Brightens Christmas Day for Kids Living in Group Foster Home

    Giving back is woven into the fabric of FSR, a leading manufacturer of Pro AV equipment. So when the Florida non-profit, Kindness Shared Happiness Squared, sought sponsors to bring Christmas cheer to the young residents of a group foster home several years ago, FSR president Jan Sandri didn’t hesitate for a minute. Continuing the tradition in 2022, Sandri and FSR will send 44 kids and 8 staff members to the movies on Christmas Day with gift cards for candy, popcorn, or any snack they chose.

    “These kids aren’t able to spend the holidays with family, but this program – the Annual Christmas Movie Trip – gives them something to look forward to. It’s the most wonderful gift we can give them on Christmas Day,” said Sandri. “They go as a group and are so excited. Last year one boy told me he felt like a king! We are so happy to work with this wonderful charity and bring joy to those that may not otherwise experience it this holiday season.”

    The participants of the Christmas Day Movie Trip are all residents of a group foster home. In addition to the movie outing, each child will also receive a gift selected just for them.

    Kindness Shared Happiness Squared is a non-profit organization created in 2015 to distribute happiness to kids in need and rescue animals. The organization is operated 100% by volunteers and all programs are free for participants.

    FSR manufactures audio and video switching, control products, connectivity boxes and collaboration systems from its headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ.

  • InfoComm 2022: FSR Brings Innovative Wall Boxes to InfoComm

    InfoComm 2022: FSR Brings Innovative Wall Boxes to InfoComm

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    In Las Vegas, AVNation’s Rich Fregosa is on the InfoComm 2022 show floor with Chaz Porter, Director of Global Sales at FSR. After going through such unprecedented times, Chaz explains that the synergy and dynamic of the show have been fantastic. To say it’s great to be back would be an understatement.

    Often an event like InfoComm can be an excellent opportunity for networking, but Chaz points out that the long waiting time since the last in-person show has brought people back with an intensity and a seriousness for learning about new products. 

    One of the latest innovations that FSR is showing off at their booth is PWB-CMU, a project wall box for masonry walls. One of the things that FSR has found is that there are more and more projects that require customers to go through concrete walls. At this show, they’ve added to this line—now, they have a variety of products that all work for these kinds of spaces. FSR is committed to coming up with solutions to increase connectivity for their customers.

    For more information on FSR’s business or products, visit their website here. You can also find them on social media, @FSR_inc. To keep up with Chaz directly, connect with him on social, @Chaz_FSR. 

    More coverage of InfoComm 2022 is available now. Learn more about our conversations with the additional companies and integrators on the show floor here.

  • FSR’s InfoComm Plans Include Tools to Simplify and Streamline Installation

    FSR’s InfoComm Plans Include Tools to Simplify and Streamline Installation

    FSR is not tooling around! The manufacturer is dead serious about bringing cost-effective, reliable, and effective tools to InfoComm 2022 that will simplify and shorten installation timelines, support the industry’s latest peripheral devices with power choices, and split, switch and carry a digital source. All these new innovations will be ready for visitors to evaluate and test at InfoComm 2022 in the LVCC’s new West Hall, Booth # W1415.

    Hinged U-Access Cover: FSR is not tooling around

    FSR’s “Tool-less” U-Access cover now features a hinged design for the Company’s FL-200, FL-400, and FL-500 floor boxes, allowing for smooth entry into the units. The hinge provides smooth operation while the U-Access handle makes accessing connections a breeze. No more tooling around with hard to open floor box covers.

    CB-MLS Ceiling Boxes with Pre-wired MLS: Skip the trip to the job site

    The CB-MLS eliminates coordinating visits to the job site to connect power to an FSR ceiling box. With the MLS pre-wired ceiling boxes, the electrical contractor can install and power the MLS starter cable at any time during the initial construction phase. Technicians can install the ceiling box and plug it into the MLS system and provide power after the AV contractor completes hanging the unit eliminating the need for multiple trips to the site.

    3.1 Gen 2 Digital Ribbon USB Type-C Cables: High-end performance from plug-and-play experience

    FSR’s brand-new 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C cables support a 10 Gbps data rate and are designed for today’s high-end peripheral devices that use a USB Type-C connector to transfer data. The USB Type-C cables have an enhanced pull strength of 15kg/33lbs. These cables deliver superior performance while providing a reliable plug-and-play user experience.

    T6-AC2CH-CC Charger Bracket: Power that divides and conquers

    The T6-AC2CH-CC is a USB Type-A and Type-C internal charger bracket designed to contain AC power plus a USB Type-A and Type-C Charger. Each USB charging port incorporates integrated power management circuitry to determine the delivery requirements for the connected devices. The built-in electronics directs the available power to a single port or divides the power to provide the fastest charging based on the available power. This bracket can be installed in FSR’s CT6 and RT6 table boxes.

    DV-HDA4k-12AUD, 1×2 HDMI DA: One source to two displays

    The DV-HDA4k-12AUD 1×2 HDMI 2.0 Splitter simultaneously routes one HDMI® source to two HDMI® displays, supporting resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4) and HDCP 2.2. This product also supports audio extraction from an HDMI source as optical and analog audio with output support for bypass and downscaling (4K->1080P).

    DV-HSW4K-41AUD, 4×1 HDMI Switcher: Slim, simplified, and supportive

    FSR’s new DV-HSW4K-41AUD is an ultrathin auto switcher with four HDMI® video inputs and one HDMI® output. This switcher supports HDMI® video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR and multichannel audio. In addition to passing EDID information from the display, there are multiple built-in EDID settings to simplify an installation. The switcher will de-embed digital stereo audio to provide an audio source for an audio system. The unit also supports an audio return channel (ARC) for transmitting audio back to the HDMI input port from the connected display.

    HD-H704K-WP 70 Meter Wall Plate to Brick Extender: Goes the distance

    The HD-H704K-WP 18G HDMI® Extender consists of a single gang wall plate transmitter and a small thin brick receiver. The extender adopts PoC technology to extend 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI® video to distances up to 40 meters (131 feet) and 1080p@60Hz video to distances up to 70 meters (230 feet) over a single CATx cable. It supports bi-directional RS232 and IR pass-through to control source or display devices remotely. It also supports CEC pass-through. HDBaseTTM (PoC) feature allows the transmitter to be powered by the receiver over the CATx cable.

  • FSR’s Glenn Collinge Promoted to Strategic Relations Manager

    FSR’s Glenn Collinge Promoted to Strategic Relations Manager

    FSR has announced the promotion of FSR veteran Glenn Collinge to Strategic Relations Manager. Collinge has been a pivotal team member for 21 years, serving as the Company’s Regional Sales Manager for the southeastern US region.

    “This is a really exciting time for FSR. We want to put a sharper focus on some of our key specifiers as our product lines cover almost every area of IT, AV, and electrical enclosures for commercial and educational designs,” Collinge said. “The highly skilled consultants, dealers, and engineering companies that we work closely with are instrumental in providing ideas that ultimately become FSR products. In this new position, I can put more focus on these products and the many industries in which they can be applied. I truly believe that it’s important to continue your education throughout your working life and I’m excited to share my technology education, particularly in the ICT world, which is continuing to merge with AV and other low voltage industries.”

    Collinge has held the designation of CTS for nearly two decades. He currently sits on two CTS committees, has been a member of several BICSI committees, and has served as a BICSI Chairperson. Prior to joining FSR in March 2001, Collinge worked for 19 years at one of the largest AV/Broadcast integrators in the Atlanta area where he is still based.

    “This is a new role created to support our continuously expanding product portfolio and our mission to bring training and education to our global family of architects, engineers, dealers, and end-users. I couldn’t think of a better candidate for the position than Glenn who has the vast skills and experience to understand and address the needs of the worldwide marketplace,” said Jan Sandri, President of FSR. “Glenn’s expertise extends beyond product development though, he is also a talented teacher who draws on his deep technical and practical knowledge to engage his audience, so they fully understand the range of benefits that FSR products provide.”

  • FSR Expands Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cable Series to Include USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C® Cables

    FSR Expands Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cable Series to Include USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C® Cables

    FSR expanded its Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cable series to include USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C DR cables designed for most devices. The hybrid fiber/copper cables are now available for shipping. Offered in 10m and 15m lengths the cables are compatible with both Windows and Apple iOS, can support a 5V/900 mA transfer limit, and deliver a speed of 10Gbps data transfer without signal loss or delay.

    “We’re excited to offer our customers a powerful digital ribbon cable solution for today’s high-end peripheral devices that use a USB Type-C® connector,” explains Jan Sandri, President, FSR. “This latest version of our Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cables fulfills a market need with a product that meets the high technical standard the industry has come to expect from FSR’s product portfolio. The new cables are the next logical step to keep our customers ahead of the curve and we look forward to demonstrating their power and performance at events throughout the year.”

    Each cable is fitted with a discreet black jacket with connector shells labeled “HOST” and “DEVICE” to aid in error-free connections. They join FSR’s extensive range of Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cables which includes 4K and 8K versions that utilize a proprietary technology to allow high-speed, high-definition, HDMI® signal transmission over distances of up to up to 328 ft. or 100 ft, respectively.