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1. Accreditations 6. Programming
2. Design Consultation & Planning 7. Customer Training & Support
3. Engineering / System Design 8. Completion Survey
4. Project Management 9. After the Sale Support
5. Professional Installation & Calibration


The Weatherhead 100

  • Ranked #1 on The 2004 Weatherhead 100
    (Inside Business, December 2004)
  • Ranked #3 on The 2005 Weatherhead 100
    (Inside Business, December 2005)
Every year the Case Weatherhead 100 honors and showcases the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Qualifying companies must show consistent growth over the last five years. The Weatherhead 100 list - objectively determined annually and highly regarded throughout the region - is a testament to hard work, commitment, innovation, and the dream to succeed.

http://www.weatherhead100.org
CE Pro 100
  • Ranked #54 Nationally (CE Pro, May 2003)
  • Ranked #46 Nationally (CE Pro, May 2004)
  • Ranked #70 Nationally (CE Pro, May 2005)
  • Ranked #67 Nationally (CE Pro, May 2006)
  • Ranked #82 Nationally (CE Pro, May 2008)
The CE Pro 100 is ranked by the volume of billed, not booked, business from residential systems installed that incorporate at least three of the following subsystems:
  • Audio (sources, speakers, processors or multi- room distribution components)
  • Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control/energy management
  • Lighting controls
  • Security systems (alarms, integrated fire, access control or CCTV)
  • Home Networking Systems
  • Telecommunications systems
  • Video (sources, monitors, projectors, screens, DBS or multi-room distribution components)
  • Whole-house automation/integration
  • PC networks/broadband installation
  • Window covering controls

Consumer Electronics
  • 2005 CEA Mark of Excellence "Technology Home of the Year" Finalist!

  • 2006 CEA Mark of Excellence "Retro of the Year" Winner!
The Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by CEA's TechHome Division, recognizes the best in home automation products, services, and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors, and installing dealers enter to compete in 20 award categories for this coveted award that is judged by independent experts within the industry.

www.ce.org/Events/Awards/2006_MOE_Winners.asp
THX® Certified

To be a THX Lucasfilm certified dealer you must have been certified by the THX Training Program that familiarizes home theatre designers with the research, concepts, underlying technologies and hands-on experience that comprise the Home THX System. The seminar takes place at the world renowned Skywalker Ranch and at the Lucasfilm THX headquarters. Certified dealers know how to install and tune Home THX Audio/Video Systems. To be certified you must have taken an exhaustive training course that covers THX Technologies, Home Theatre Acoustics, Home THX Set-up and Tuning, THX Theatre Alignment Program (TAP), THX Digital Mastering Program (DMP), System Troubleshooting, Room Equalization.

www.thx.com


ISF® Certified

To be an ISF certified dealer you must feature video calibration, audio calibration and system automation with custom installations. All ISF certified dealers go through a detailed training education and certification process on video and audio calibration techniques for high-end components. Dealers must have a video analyzer from Sencore and a spectrum analyzer from Audio Control.

www.imagescience.com


Other Certifications
  • CEDIA Certified Installers
  • Level III Crestron Programmers on staff, OnQ, Leviton, and Panasonic Partners
  • Ohio Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
  • Home Automation and Networking Association (HANA)
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • International Interior Designer Association (IIDA)
  • Home Builders Association of Cleveland, Summit, Portage, Medina and Stark
  • North Coast Building Industry Association
  • National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI®)
  • HBA Remodelors Council of N.E. Ohio


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