Chief is now shipping the new suspended ceiling projector system that they say is designed to cut install time by one-third. The new design incorporates an improved suspended ceiling plate, column system, mount and universal interface. The process began when Chief engineers went into the field to observe and interview installers about current systems and […]

Chief has launched the Fusion Menu Board Wall Mount, which joins a robust line of ceiling mounted solutions to execute any digital menu board application. The new mounts offer display positioning and flexible adjustments and the single horizontal extrusion with depth adjustment aligns displays quickly, even on irregular mounting surfaces. The mount allows for easy […]

Chief has launched the Fusion Menu Board Wall Mount, which joins a robust line of ceiling mounted solutions to execute any digital menu board application. According to Chief, the new mounts offer perfect display positioning and flexible adjustments. The single horizontal extrusion with depth adjustment aligns displays quickly, even on irregular mounting surfaces. The mount […]

Chief is adding Da-Lite’s ViewShare technology to Fusion display mounts. The new ViewShare Fusion kits include all the video conferencing accessories needed to create a bring-your-own-device video conferencing room. ViewShare technology fills the gap between high-end video conferencing systems and personal smart devices. The solution helps meet the increased need for face-to-face meetings in today’s […]

Weert, NETHERLANDS – Chief, an industry leader in AV mounting solutions, expanded the installer-friendly Fusion Series to accommodate extra large displays and touch panels. “Extra large panels are being used more and more in commercial applications such as digital signage,” said Nathan Bohl, Director or Product Management. “These larger panels require specific solutions to not […]

Milestone AV Technologies and SurgeX have just announced a new partnership that they’ll roll out at InfoComm. We predict the next step will be a buyout. The two companies are developing a new line of power protected infrastructure solutions exclusive to the Chief brand. This initial offering combines SurgeX’s surge protection technology, power and filtering […]

Chief is now shipping the newest Fusion mounts — everywhere in the world — and a new line of accessories is also available and works across wall, free-standing and ceiling mounted Fusion solutions. According to Chief, their engineers and designers held extensive interviews with installers and also watched installations in process to note any trouble […]

Chief has expanded its available line of configurations for bolt-down video wall and single display mounts. The new options include portrait and landscape single XL mounts, portrait and landscape 1×2 mounts and a landscape 1×3 mount. The freestanding solutions include ControlZone micro-height and leveling capabilities as well as plumb and lateral shift adjustment knobs make […]

Milestone, the parent company for Chief, Da-Lite and Projecta, had a visual representation of their company’s history in AV and it dates all the way back to 1909. Chief Sr. Marketing & Product Manager EMEA Commercial Robert de Jong, talks with me about their history and future in this one-on-one video interview from ISE 2015.

Chief has just announced a major upgrade to their Fusion mounts to include more installer-friendly. The new fixed and tilt mounts still include the original features of Fusion including Centerless lateral shift, ControlZone height and roll adjustment, Centris low profile tilt and ClickConnect tool-free latching. The new features include: Super stability — included set screws […]

Chief’s ConnexSys Video Wall Mounting System solves the most common video wall problems installers often run into on the worksite — speed, alignment, serviceability and rigidity. Features include strut channel install, six points of tool-free adjustment, RapidDraw display release, depth adjustment for recessed installations and landscape or portrait options. The ConnexSys story started several years […]

Chief will show an updated Chief Integrated Interactive System, an all-in-one design that brings together Chief mounts and Da-Lite screen technology to create a unified solution for the new Epson BrightLink Pro 1430Wi and Brightlink 595Wi. For one, the Da-Lite board surface is now optimized for this finger touch capability in addition to the pen […]

As you may know, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is Europe’s — and the world’s — largest AV show. Combining both residential and commercial AV technology in one giant trade show venue at the Amsterdam RAI, the show is nicely spread out in 12 easy-to-navigate halls that you can walk without back-tracking as it’s laid-out in […]

Chief has released several accessories for integrating systems in in-wall and above-ceiling applications. A new Component Adapter Bracket (PACUNV1) enables attachment of AV equipment inside the in-wall box series (PAC525 and PAC526). Simply snap the bracket into the existing wire tie anchor points — no assembly hardware required. For the above-ceiling storage solutions, Chief has […]

Chief just launched a new training course, through its Chief Certified Partner Program, which focuses on digital signage solutions in ProAV environments and applications. The course is designed to help maximize the impact of content through Chief digital signage solutions, including the new ConnexSys Video Wall Mounting System. It also provides free industry credits — […]

Chief’s Extra-Large Fusion Mobile Cart was designed for extra-large and touch panel displays — including the SMART 8000 series — from 55″ to more than 100″ and up to 300 pounds (136 kg). It has space for internal storage, including hardware to vertically mount 2 RUs worth of AV gear. The Extra-Large Fusion Video Conferencing […]

Chief has redesigned above-ceiling boxes to help installers by eliminating common problems encountered on the job. Installer feedback led Chief engineers to design a better storage box to remove the need for frustrating swing down doors that can get in the way during installation and servicing. The boxes include an industry-first drop-down feature that lowers […]

So I have to say that InfoComm14 has been much different so far than my past InfoComm shows. I came in on Sunday and reported to my booth to be assigned some set-up duties. I actually hung an interactive whiteboard and interactive short-throw projector in the booth with minimal injury to myself (a huge victory) […]

Chief has designed new height extender accessories to allow higher sight-lines on all Fusion bolt-down video wall mounts. “Almost immediately after we released the bolt-down video wall mounts, we were getting requests from customers for the option to raise the height of the walls,” said Kathryn Gaskell, product manager. “These accessories will meet that demand […]

Hello to the rAVe World! I am told that many of the readers of this publication are manufacturers reps and integrators. That is good, because I am calling all of you out right here, right now. You may want to do some homework before reading any further. I wrote a blog about this in April, […]

Chief has updated its online Design Center to provide AV consultants, architects and designers with a library of downloadable information to make specifying AV mounts easier. Specifiers can find Revit files, CAD, tech drawings, manuals and literature for 24 of Chief’s most popular products. The site also lists certification information for the solutions. Chief’s downloadable […]

Chief has refreshed the Kontour series in response to customer feedback and is now offering enhanced versions of the K1 and K2 single and dual monitor mounts. The design updates include: Option of black or subtle two-tone silver finish  Next generation Centris extreme tilt for even smoother control and ergonomic comfort  New external monitor rotation […]

The Chief ConnexSys Video Wall Mounting System is now shipping and. According to Chief, the four integrator-aimed features that make it install-worthy are: Single strut channel install per row — for large walls, installers simply level a single strut channel and hang the mounts. This quickly aligns the entire row and removes the need for […]

Chief is now shipping its Fusion Series Multi-Directional Ceiling Mounts for use in digital display installations that require 360 degree viewing capability from a single column drop. The mounts come in triple- and quad-display options while keeping the Fusion single ceiling mount features, such as: Centris technology provides a continuous range of fingertip tilt from […]

It’s been a little over a year since Chief, Da-Lite and Projecta were brought together under the Milestone umbrella and started leveraging each other’s strengths through collaborative marketing, sales and R&D. And, obviously it’s working well as the three companies are flourishing and working together on everything from videoconferencing carts to an OEM with Epson […]

Chief says it set out to create the best video wall system on the market – so, they turned to installers and asked them what it’s doing right and what it’s doing wrong. The result is the ConnexSys Video Wall Mounting System, available in mid-March. According to Chief, the four points that integrators said they […]

Chief’s new Extra-Large Fusion (XL) Video Conferencing Cart will make its European debut tomorrow at the ISE show in Amsterdam. The installer- inspired XL is a video conferencing solution that includes all the quick adjustments and customization of all the Fusion series and aimed at allowing for a portable VTC mount solution for corporate and […]

I called Nathan Bohl, Chief’s Director of Product Management, this morning to talk about the company’s DSE plans and ended up with a major scoop: Chief is launching an entirely new line called ConnexSys. ConnexSys is sort of a LEGO-like system for video wall mounting in that everything in the line simply goes together and […]

EPSON and Chief Manufacturing have partnered to debut what it will call BrightLink for Boardrooms — although the official name for it is the Epson Brightlink Pro 1410Wi. In case you don’t know, the BrightLink Pro is like a SmartBoard on steroids — it’s an interactive whiteboard with an integrated short-throw projector (PowerLite 1410Wi). The […]

Pritzker Group Private Capital today announced that it acquired has acquired Milestone AV Technologies, which owns and markets the Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite brands. Milestone was purchased for an undisclosed price from The Duchossois Group, which will retain a significant interest in the business and continue to have representatives serve on the board of directors. Milestone […]

Think about your last horrible experience with a company. Perhaps the product didn’t work as expected or advertised. Did that company listen to you and try to make it right in a way that was mutually acceptable? Or did you get the loathsome “I’m sorry you feel that way,” which is a particularly insidious type […]

Chief has released its 2013-2014 online digital catalog and it’s been redesigned based on extensive feedback from installers and dealers — resulting in a streamlined layout with easy-to-navigate products and accessories.The new catalog includes the latest product information and Chief’s continually solid lines of mounts, racks, interactive technology and accessories. New products this year include: • Fusion […]