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Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AVPro Global Acquires RTI Control
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVPro Global Holdings LLC, parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio, and Murideo, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a recognized leader in intelligent home and business control and automation solutions. RTI's portfolio includes remote controls, automation apps, processors, touch panels, keypads, and AV signal routing solutions. By uniting AVPro's expertise in audio and video signal connectivity with RTI's renowned remote control and automation solutions, the company aims to drive accelerated innovation and deliver a seamless experience for end users. RTI's engineering expertise will accelerate AVPro's development of system drivers to integrate its AVPro Edge and AudioControl products with a broad array of third-party automation platforms and brands. In turn, AVPro's rapid product development and robust manufacturing resources will enable RTI to deliver more impactful products with greater speed and competitive pricing. Union Augments Audio, Video, and Control Capabilities for Residential and Commercial Integrators Share 'AVPro acquiring RTI brings together two innovators in software-driven audio, video, and control integration, creating unique synergies that deliver greater value for our customers,' said Jeff Murray, AVPro's Founder and CEO. 'Combining AVPro's robust product development and manufacturing capabilities with RTI's advanced control technologies and engineering expertise positions us to accelerate innovation and expand our offerings for our residential and commercial integration partners. We look forward to welcoming the talented RTI team to the AVPro family and working together to set new standards for connected experiences,' Murray added. 'Joining AVPro Global represents an exciting opportunity to amplify RTI's impact in the control and automation market,' said Joe Roberts, RTI CEO. 'AVPro's manufacturing scale and development resources will accelerate our product roadmap while ensuring the innovation and quality that RTI customers expect.' Leveraging AVPro's global manufacturing capabilities and technical strengths, the company is committed to supporting RTI's continued growth and leadership in the control and automation market. Following its successful integration of AudioControl in 2023, AVPro plans to incorporate RTI's respected legacy and strong product lines, including RTI and Pro Control branded solutions, into its broader portfolio. This move will expand AVPro's market presence and deliver enhanced value to residential and commercial integration professionals. About AVPro Global Holdings LLC AVPro Global is a privately held American company headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, with satellite offices in St. Petersburg, FL, Seattle, WA, a European office in Bratislava, Slovakia, and an office in Shenzhen, China. The five AVPro Global audio/video-centric brands - AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio, and Murideo – combine their respective strengths to create the fastest-growing AV signal distribution company in the residential and commercial systems integration spaces, perfectly complementing AVPro Global Founder and CEO Jeff Murray's vision, 'To be recognized as the best AV signal distribution and control products and services company on the planet.'
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Finger Lakes Land Trust secures property along Chemung River. How land will be utilized
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired more property along the Chemung River to provide for protection of wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities. The latest acquisition includes 24 acres with 1,680 feet of frontage along the Chemung River off county Route 60 in the town of Chemung. The wooded property contains roosting habitat for bald eagles and migratory birds. Small ponds and stands of mixed hardwood trees define the parcel, which also contains scenic views of the surrounding hills, the Land Trust said. The agency plans to ultimately transfer the parcel to the state Department of Environmental Conservation for future use as a public conservation area and fishing access site. "The Chemung River is a remarkable natural resource that provides outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation," Land Trust President Andrew Zepp said in a news release. "By working together with local partners, we can secure vital habitats for fish and wildlife while expanding public access to the river." To date, the organization has protected more than 14 miles of streambank and over 3,000 acres in the Chemung River watershed. Protected lands include the Steege Hill, Houghton, and Plymouth Woods nature preserves, and three parcels acquired in partnership with New York state to create the Big Flats Wildlife Management Area. MORE Watchdog releases DEC's Peanut the squirrel incident reports. What documents show By working cooperatively with landowners and local communities, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has protected more than 34,000 acres of the region's undeveloped lakeshore, rugged gorges, rolling forest, and scenic farmland. The agency owns and manages a network of over 45 nature preserves that are open to the public, and holds perpetual conservation easements on 200 properties that remain in private ownership. For more information, go to Follow Jeff Murray on X (Twitter) @SGJeffMurray. To get unlimited access to the latest news, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Chemung River habitat to be preserved by Finger Lakes Land Trust
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fabric and craft retailer Joann closing 500 locations nationwide, including Horseheads
Nationwide retailer Joann, formerly Joann Fabrics, plans to close hundreds of outlets across the country, including a location in the Elmira area, as part of a companywide financial restructuring. Joann originally filed for bankruptcy in March 2024 and transitioned from a publicly traded entity to private before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again last month as the company's fiscal struggles continued. The latest development has Joann, which was founded in 1943, closing 500 of its roughly 850 locations nationwide. Included on that list is the Joann outlet at the Southern Tier Crossing shopping center, 1530 County Route 64 in Horseheads. Closures are occurring in all 50 states, and New York is among those hardest hit. Other closures include stores in Olean, Canandaigua, Rochester, Middletown and Poughkeepsie, among others. "This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our team members, our customers and all of the communities we serve," Joann said in a statement to the Hagerstown Herald-Mail, part of the USA Today Network. "A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time," the statement said. "Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for Joann." Public safety Steuben County 911 shifts to new and improved public notification platform. How to sign up A court hearing to approve the closures is scheduled for Friday, and if approval is granted, company officials anticipate going-out-of-business sales will begin at these stores Saturday and could continue for several months. A full list of stores affected by the closure plan is available at Follow Jeff Murray on Twitter @SGJeffMurray. To get unlimited access to the latest news, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Horseheads Joann location among 500 that will close nationwide
