Crestron Electronics

Crestron Electronics (or simply Crestron) is an American privately held multinational corporation, and manufacturer and distributor of audiovisual automation and integration equipment based in Rockleigh, New Jersey. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes equipment used to control technology in commercial audiovisual environments such as meeting spaces, conference rooms, classrooms and auditoriums; Crestron equipment is also used for high-end residential audiovisual installations.[1]

Crestron Electronics
TypePrivate
IndustryAudiovisual
Founded1971
FounderGeorge Feldstein
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHome automation, commercial audiovisual
Websitecrestron.com

The company does not sell its products directly; instead it uses a network of dealers and integrators to sell products to end users. Crestron equipment can be found in universities, government buildings, churches, and healthcare facilities worldwide.[2]

In 2020, Creston Electronics was awarded the "Human Interface Product of the Year" for their Wireless Horizon™ Keypads at the CES 2020 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence Awards.[3]

References

  1. Balakrishnan, Anita Balakrishnan. "Meet the company that helps power Mark Zuckerberg's Jarvis and the homes of 'the 1%'". CNBC. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  2. Vena, Mark. "How Crestron Paved The Way For The Smart Home, And More". forbes.com. Moor Insights and Strategy. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  3. "Mark of Excellence Awards Announced at CES 2020". CEPRO. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-02-06.


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