Stewart Filmscreen recently announced it has partnered with USAV Group as a vendor under the group’s Preferred Manufacturer Partner (PMP) program. As part of the deal, Stewart Filmscreen’s products will be available to USAV’s network of pro AV integrators throughout the U.S. and Canada.
USAV, a PSA Security company, is now part of “the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative,” in North America since the acquisition in May 2017.
Combined, PSA members boast more than 400 branch locations, employ more than 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for more than $4.5 billion annually in pro AV, security, fire and life safety installations. [related]
By adding Stewart Filmscreen to its lineup, affiliate partners “will immediately receive access to a top-tier pricing structure and access to the entire line of Stewart Filmscreen products and services,” according to the Stewart press release.
This includes products for market sectors including education, government, financial, corporate, broadcast, post-production/screening, theme parks, simulation, museums and large venue/auditorium applications.
USAV affiliate partners will also now have access to what Stewart Filmscreen calls “the only screens on the market that are 16K+ capable, as well as the only seamless screens available in sizes up to 40 feet by 90 feet.”
“For over 70 years, Stewart has provided innovative, high-quality, future-proof projection screens to discerning buyers and audiences around the world,” says Shannon Townley, president and CEO of Stewart Filmscreen. “We are proud to be able to offer our expertise and unrivaled track record for manufacturing screens and materials that push the limits of what’s possible to all USAV affiliate partners.”
Stewart is providing “in-depth training materials for USAV members, including sales training and screen binders with sample screen materials from across the Stewart Filmscreen line, demo units, and extensive marketing materials and program benefits unique to USAV.”
“We are extremely excited to have Stewart Filmscreen as a partner alongside our other best-of-breed Pro AV brands,” says USAV president Chris Whitley. “We are looking forward to adding Stewart’s innovative, market-tested solutions to the USAV lineup, providing our members the best option for projection screen materials and manufacturing expertise.”
