AVI Systems just announced that the company will acquire Cary, N.C.-based AVCON in a deal that will close on Jan. 15. AVCON is, of course, a systems integration firm that designs, installs and maintains audio, visual and lighting technologies for companies, houses of worship and other organizations. The acquisition includes transitioning all AVCON employees to AVI Systems.
According to Jeff Stoebner, CEO of AVI Systems, “AVCON’s founder, Frank Yarborough, has built an incredible company with a stellar reputation for audiovisual design and support.” He continues, “The alignment between AVI and AVCON is quite remarkable in that both organizations strive to be a trusted advisor to each customer we serve. I look forward to having Frank and his team become employee-owners at AVI Systems and help us continue our growth trajectory.”
AVCON got its start back in 1997. That’s when Yarborough created the business with a vision to be the best audiovisual systems integrator in the southeast. He focused on building a team of experts who share in a commitment to understand each customer’s goals, vision and environment. And, of course, he enlisted those wanting to guarantee a successful outcome with each engagement.
AVI Systems and AVCON Committed to Doing What’s Best
Yarborough says that what has made AVCON great is the company’s individual relationships with its customers. “From the sales team to the expert installers who represent us on site,” he continues. Yarborough adds, “That’s why I’m so excited about joining AVI Systems. Our two entities strive to always do what’s best for the customer, and that’s a market-leading differentiator.”
Since 2022, AVI has established itself in several new markets in the eastern U.S. Indeed, that includes Massachusetts, New York, Washington, D.C. and, most recently, Tennessee and Florida. When the acquisition of AVCON finalizes, AVI will maintain the office location to serve customers in North and South Carolina, as well as southern Virginia. AVI Systems will, in fact, have 1,300 professionals across 41 U.S. locations.
What’s more, AVI Systems serves as the Regional Business Unit in the U.S. for GPA. This enables the company to serve large, multi-national organizations that have operations around the world.
