Chief’s new Impact on-wall kiosk is a 3″ to 5″ (76- to 127-millimeter) depth-adjustable exterior frame allows for a variety of display sizes. Reversible hinges help to avoid installation and service obstructions and our exclusive design keeps the display mounted to the frame when opened, providing unparalleled service and maintenance access. An integrated wall reveal […]

Chief is showing a new, low-profile bolt-down solution for displays at InfoComm. The new mounts come in single and back-to-back options. Q-latch technology allows for quick changes between portrait and landscape orientation. Post installation leveling roll and tilt allow for perfect alignment and placement. Height can be adjusted up to 34” (863 millimeters) to place […]

Chief will debut two new projector mount accessories at InfoComm in booth C3683. The PG4A large venue projector guard fully encloses large projectors in a locked steel cage to prevent recreational damage and theft. The accessory can be added to pre-existing installations without disturbing projector settings. The adjustable front opening accommodates different lenses, and the telescoping front and back panels […]

Chief is expanding its outdoor mounts to include solutions for ceiling and pedestal display installations. The new mounts are built to withstand rain, humidity and ocean air, sun exposure and high winds. An included wind deflector provides an additional layer of defense to protect technology that may not be designed for wind exposure. Tilt range […]

Chief will bring the over-the-whiteboard interactive display mount to InfoComm booth C3683. The mount allows for installation and adjustment of heavy interactive flat panel displays over existing chalkboards or whiteboards. By shipping largely pre-assembled with minimal hardware, Chief designed the OB1U to reduce installation time. Height variability accommodates younger children or those seated at lower […]

Chief is bringing a kiosk-based, on-wall digital signage enclosure at InfoComm booth C3683. The Impact On-Wall Kiosk maintains a nice aesthetic to complement a variety of environments. A 3-5” (76-127 mm) depth-adjustable exterior frame allows for a variety of display sizes. Reversible hinges help to avoid installation and service obstructions, and our exclusive design keeps the display mounted to the frame when opened, […]

Chief is adding new back covers to their lineup of aesthetic accessories. The Fusion Universal Back Covers hide exposed mount, cabling and other hardware for a cleaner look without the expense or lead time of custom cover solutions. The cover, a diamond knit weave fabric, is washable, breathable and lightweight for easy install. The steel frame ends curve toward the […]

Chief will showcase the TiLED LED Video Wall Mounting System at InfoComm booth C3683. Chief’s latest design for digital signage solutions, the TiLED Series, is a modular, LED mounting system to support creative video wall configurations. The system can include any of three mounts that support one, two or threeLED displays and connect together to […]

Chief is debuting several new solutions at ISE stand 2-C50. The first is the Impact On-Wall Kiosk — a digital signage enclosure that has a depth-adjustable exterior frame allows for a variety of display sizes. Reversible hinges help to avoid installation and service obstructions and our exclusive design keeps the display mounted to the frame when opened, providing […]

Chief has released a new stand designed for portable AV applications. Chief says its engineers worked with the rental and staging space every day to find out the common problems with display stands. The main issues they discovered were speed, storage and wear. The PRSU was made to be intuitive to set up so anyone can figure it […]

Chief is now shipping new storage solutions including the PAC527 Extra-Large In-Wall Storage Box, the CSPR Component Storage Panel, and the CSPH Under-Table Component Storage Panel. The PAC527 Extra-Large In-Wall Storage Box simplifies flat panel installation by providing an organized, recessed space for routing excess cables and AV components. A multi-level, multi-sectioned backplane with universal mounting slots makes it […]

Legrand announced the acquisition of Milestone AV early this morning but the rumors of a Milestone AV purchase had been flying for weeks. (Here’s a link to our breaking news story.) There was no question they were selling, but this is a merger of two giant, awesome companies. I can see nothing but fantastic things […]

Legrand (parent company for Middle Atlantic, Luxul, ON-Q and Vantage) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Milestone AV Technologies, the parent company of AV brands including Da-Lite, Vaddio, Sanus, Projecta and Chief, which makes projector mounts, projection screens, PTZ cameras, equipment racks and AV furniture for both the HomeAV and […]

Chief is debuting a new stand designed for the rental and staging market at InfoComm. Chief engineers worked with AV professionals who work in the rental and staging space every day to find out the common problems with display stands. The main issues they discovered were speed, storage and wear. The PRSU was made to be intuitive to […]

Chief is expanding its new modular approach to multi-display solutions to include multi-row video walls. The Fusion Modular Series uses common components of Fusion multi-display mounts and a new online configurator to give customers the ability to build and order the parts necessary to meet their exact application requirements. Demo the new capabilities at InfoComm booth 2600. Customers will […]

Chief developed a new outdoor mount series designed to protect outdoor display investments. The new weatherproof ODM series kicks off with two durable wall mount solutions. The new mounts will be on display at InfoComm booth 2600. Both mounts feature weatherproof design, including outdoor-rated finishing, galvanized plating and stainless steel hardware. They pair perfectly with many outdoor-rated displays for […]

Chief has opened new creative possibilities with the freestyle rotation accessory that works with Fusion and ConnexSys mounts. The FRA enables infinite orientation possibilities with 90 degrees of rotation that can be set in multiple positions. The accessory is compatible with Fusion wall, ceiling and freestanding mounts. When combined with the new Fusion Depth Accessory, FCADA, certain […]

Chief is packing InfoComm booth 2600 with new solutions for the digital signage market.Floor-to-Ceiling plates provide an aesthetic solution that adds stability to locations where the ceiling or wall aren’t available or able to support an installation. The system works with current Fusion ceiling mounts and accessories, and supports a wide variety of configurations, including stacked and back-to-back. […]

It is InfoComm season and the new products and their associated press releases are flooding the AV airwaves. With the plethora of information circulating, it is hard just to keep track of what’s new, let alone wrap your head around what it may take to actually integrate it into your next project. One category of […]

The new Chief Freestyle Rotation Adapter allows designers to generate a wide variety of video display wall configurations using either ConnexSys or Fusion mounts. The accessory provides infinite orientation possibilities to support your most creative installations and also serves as a fast and flexible landscape-to-portrait solution. It’s perfect to spec in a system when you are designing it when you don’t know exactly […]

Chief has a unique monitor mount that mounts over top of chalkboards and whiteboards called the WBM4E. The WBM4E allows integrators to mount XL interactive displays over existing whiteboards or chalkboards while keeping all existing equipment intact and maintaining a stable surface for the optimal touch screen experience. The features of the mount include integrated […]

Almo Professional A/V today announced it has expanded its distribution partnership with Milestone AV Technologies to include the Vaddio brand of PTZ cameras, professional AV solutions, and full suite of communication and collaboration products for the audio visual, videoconference and broadcast markets, effective immediately. Almo Pro A/V offers a large range of Vaddio products, including […]

Milestone brought Chief, Da-Lite, and Vaddio to present some of it’s products and collaborations with NEC Displays to the New York Partner Showcase at the 2016 NY Digital Signage Week.   Chief demonstrated and the Fusion Series   Chief talked about the LPAUB cart and its configurations.   Milestone explained their free AV consulting service to […]

Chief is now offering three new SurgeX solutions designed to safeguard digital displays. SurgeX FlatPak and MultiPak solutions are the premier power protection choice to safeguard digital displays and projectors from the dangers associated with electrical transients. Their multi-stage technology is superior to the single-stage MOV circuitry found in conventional surge protectors and is instrumental […]

Chief is now shipping the new Fusion Dynamic Height Adjust Mounts to provide instant, tool-free height adjustment and greater accessibility to interactive displays. DHA Mounts are faster to position than electric display mounts and can be combined with a range of fusion accessories. Features include: Mobile, wall and floor-supported solutions available Height adjustable box allows […]

Chief has launched a new modular approach to multi-display solutions. The Fusion Modular Series uses common components of Fusion multi-display mounts and a new online configurator to give customers the ability to build and order the parts necessary to meet their exact application requirements. Customers will be able to buy the pieces of Fusion needed […]

I am not sure there is a better example for how to design and market products right now in the ProAV market than how Milestone AV Technologies – parent company for Chief Manufacturing, Da-Lite, Vaddio, Sanus and Projecta — is doing it. I won’t bore you by going through each and every product case over […]

Chief Marketing Manager Karen Smidt and Product Manager Kathryn Gaskell joined me for a video interview today at InfoComm 2016 to launch their new Fusion Modular Mounts. This system doesn’t seem revolutionary, but it is. Chief has always had a plethora of standard configurations for video walls and menu-board mounts, for example, but now you […]

Yes, over 1000 exhibitors for the first time at any InfoComm show. Where to begin? Here are some suggestions: Oblong (N2337) will unveil new capabilities of Mezzanine, the immersive visual collaboration solution for globally connected enterprises that is changing the way teams work at companies including IBM, Accenture, Fujitsu and Dentsu Aegis Network. Dubbed Mezz-In, this […]

Chief is now shipping a custom heavy duty flat panel mount designed for the Microsoft 84” Surface Hub on walls. Chief already manufactures several mounts that can accommodate the 55” Surface Hub. The PSMH2079 is a wall display mount option designed to quickly install the 84” Surface Hub. Key features include: +1.6° plum adjustment 3” […]

Chief has announced the addition of a Technology Solutions Group to better serve customers with digital signage rollouts from start to finish. The group will provide a full service offering to manufacturers, content providers and their end users. From product phase recommendations, site surveys, pilot phase support and project management to product modifications and engineering […]

In Part 1 I explained that I’ve previously written blogs capturing Twitter and Facebook moments at InfoComm 2015, InfoComm Connections in NYC and other trade shows. This time I decided to do a “4000 mile” social media view of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam – the AV industry’s largest trade show event which takes place […]