Dealers Hopeful for 'Physical Form' CEDIA Expo, Says Crestron, Returning After 5 Years
Crestron announced its return to CEDIA Expo 2020 -- slated for Sept. 8-12 in Denver -- for the first time since 2015. John Clancy, vice president-residential, emailed that the company is hearing "hope and optimism" from dealers that the show…
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"will happen in a physical form." If the trade event is held as a virtual event, "dealers have expressed intention to participation in sessions, trainings and more," Clancy said. On whether the company will bring out lower cost home control solutions to address an uncertain economy, Clancy said, "Perceived economic conditions have a way of turning into opportunities." The COVID-19 pandemic gave the company a chance to "think about things differently and be more creative," he said, highlighting the Crestron Home line that allows dealers to "bridge the gap within the premium smart home space, while addressing the demand for professionally installed systems." On Crestron's 2020 outlook, Clancy said the 45-year-old company "has always needed to adapt and adjust." It will make some residential and commercial announcements in coming months and is optimistic about both sectors.