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June 12, 2026
 
 
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Working With Keder Screens
Working With Keder Screens
By Anthony Savona Keder Screens was born out of frustration. Justin Collins, the founder, had an awning fabrication and installation company called AwnPro that he started in 2001. He felt that he was wasting too much time and energy servicing outdoor screens due to the weaknesses in the product. From fabric tearing at the corners near the weight bars to screens popping out of their channels and being too flimsy to withstand real-world use, the challenges were endless. He thought that there had to be a better way.
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Case Study: Above the Fireplace and Through the Tile
 
Case Study: Above the Fireplace and Through the Tile
A homeowner contacted Pure Media Systems after seeing the company’s YouTube videos showcasing MantelMount integrations. The client planned to mount an LG Gallery OLED, a thin, artistic, flush-mount display, onto a floor-to-ceiling tile fireplace wall. He wanted a perfectly recessed, “museum-grade” look, which meant that the mount had to disappear entirely into the wall.
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Upsell Your Next Outdoor AV Project
Discover how custom integrator Cactus Sight and Sound used PureEdge low-voltage lighting to transform a $30,000 outdoor AV quote into a marquee $95,000 backyard installation—and learn how you can replicate their massive upselling success.
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DMF Lighting Names Bryan Biga as Vice President of Residential Sales
Industry veteran brings more than 25 years of residential lighting sales leadership to expanded role.
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Audio Advice Live Returns to Raleigh From August 7–9, 2026
Three-day event offers consumers an opportunity to see and hear the latest in home theater and high-performance audio from the world’s leading brands.
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Doug Greenwald Launches The Integrator Playbook Podcast
Delivers real-world operational insights, leadership strategies, and business lessons from an active CE Pro 100 and HTA Certified integrator.
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Technology Update
 
Planar Debuts New 21by 9 Series 5K LCD Displays
New series will be available in 81-, 94-, and 105-inch sizes in 5120x2160 resolution and running native at 120 Hz refresh.
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Artcoustic Introduces Mikro Ultra-Compact Speaker Platform
Designed to deliver scalable performance and architectural flexibility.
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Cerno Collaborates with Siemon & Salazar for the Sona Sconce
Lighting fixture is designed to evoke a nautical feel.
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