Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
International AV integrator, AVMI has acquired UK-based Focus 21 in a deal which we are told, will significantly enhance AVMI’s capabilities to design, deliver and support a broad range of audio visual, collaboration technology and digital media solutions.
Founded in 1998, Focus 21 is an engineering company specialising in the integration and servicing of audio visual and video conferencing systems. It’s widely regarded for its professional approach, technical expertise and quality of service, representing a natural fit for AVMI. Recently Focus 21 earned the distinction of being the first UK-based company to hold the ‘AV Provider of Excellence’ status.
Ed Cook, CEO of AVMI told us “Focus 21 has an enviable reputation for the quality of its workmanship and its strong service culture, both of which are highly valued characteristics at AVMI” comments “Combining the two companies will allow us to bring together some of the industry’s most talented AV professionals and allow us to continue to evolve to meet the changing and increasingly global needs of our corporate customers. I am extremely excited to welcome the team at Focus 21 into the AVMI group.”
The deal expands AVMI’s industry footprint and allows it to leverage its operating scale to ensure customers gain access to the latest technologies at the best possible prices.
We understand that the founders of Focus 21, Jim Harwood and Nigel Warrilow, will no longer be involved in the business.
AVMI designs, delivers, supports and manages audio visual and digital media technology solutions – locally and globally – to corporate enterprises, innovative retailers and government departments. With over 400 staff, AVMI has industry-leading credentials and is headquartered in London, with additional offices in the UK, USA and Hong Kong, together with an ecosystem of over ninety sub-contracted partners in over forty countries.
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