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Extron Electronics

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Extron Electronics
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryCommercial Audio Video System Automation and control
Founded1983
Headquarters1025 East Ball Road Anaheim, California, United States
Key people
Andrew C. Edwards Founder/President[1][2]
Number of employees
1001-5000 employees[3]
Websitewww.extron.com
Extron DMP 128 - 12x8 ProDSP™ Digital Matrix Processor
MLC 226 IP - Enhanced MediaLink Controller with Ethernet Control

Extron Electronics, known as Extron, is a manufacturer of professional audiovisual equipment. It is headquartered in Anaheim, California. Extron operates over 30 offices and regional training and demonstration facilities[4] around the globe.

Extron products are used in video and computer interfacing, switching, and signal distribution to professional displays and projectors. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified[5]

In 2004, Extron entered the control systems marketplace. It now produces control processors, button panels, touch panels,[6] and several software solutions. In 2010, Extron bought the products' division of Electrosonic.[7][8]

In 2012 Extron opened its six-story, 200,000 square foot[9] global headquarters building in Anaheim; including a training center, technical support and marketing offices, and a restaurant called The Ranch.[10]

In 2014, Extron entered the lecture capture market with hardware devices for capturing video signals.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Blog Archive » Have Extron Thrown Their Toys Out Of The Stroller?". DailyDOOH. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  2. ^ Extron Founder Gets InfoComm Pioneers of AV Award (2011-06-27). "Extron Founder Gets InfoComm Pioneers of AV Award". Proavbiz-europe.com. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  3. ^ "Extron Electronics | LinkedIn". Uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  4. ^ "Company Background | Extron". www.extron.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  5. ^ "Extron Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification | Extron". www.extron.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  6. ^ "Extron Announces A New Era for Control | Extron". www.extron.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  7. ^ "Extron acquires products group from Electrosonic - Professional Audio, Video & Lighting Technology News | Installation – Online & in Print". Archived from the original on 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  8. ^ "Extron Acquires Streaming Technology". Archived from the original on 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  9. ^ "Extron to Expand Corporate Headquarters in Anaheim | Extron". www.extron.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  10. ^ "About - The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon & Private Dining & Events Center". www.theranch.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  11. ^ "Extron Tackles Lecture Capture with the Introduction of the SMP 351 and FlexOS | Extron". www.extron.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.