Chief has expanded its line of interactive projector mounts (e.g., whiteboarding, touch screen, etc.) to include flat panel and ceiling-mounted projector solutions. Chief originally launched its Interactive Short Throw Projector Mount in April 2011. Integrated with eBeam technology from Luidia and with a receiver built into the mount, any standard flat panel or projector can […]

Chief introduced several new additions to the Raxxess line of AV racks at ISE 2011 last week. Chief acquired Raxxess in 2009 and is launching the entire line in EMEA, along with a couple of brand new products. The new racks introduced at ISE include: The E1 Enclosed Rack is a fully enclosed rack with […]

Best Booth (tie): There were some really cool booths this year at InfoComm 2010. And, we had a touch time choosing just one, so we chose two: Christie. Highlighting their MicroTiles product, Christie set up venue-based application areas that included 3D, Digital Cinema, Restaurant and Bar, TV Set and Meeting Room applications. Kudos to whomever […]

At InfoComm 2010, SurgeX announced a strategic partnership with Chief Manufacturing that will pave the way for both SurgeX and Chief dealers to purchase a bundled solution combining Chief’s line of Raxxess racks protected with SurgeX technology. This will position both companies as formidable competition to Middle Atlantic’s domination in rack management in the ProAV […]

Chief Manufacturing launched what they are calling the industry’s first certification program for mount solutions. The Chief Certified Partner Program offers interactive product and installation training to improve customers’ business results, differentiate their business and improve overall mount product knowledge. Customers completing the course will receive exclusive benefits from Chief as well as earn InfoComm […]

Chief Manufacturing has announced the launch of the industry’s first certification program for mount solutions. The Certified Partner Program offers interactive product and installation training to improve customers’ business results, differentiate their business and improve overall mount product knowledge. Customers completing the course will receive exclusive benefits from Chief as well as earn InfoComm CTS […]

Last week, Chief Manufacturing announced several new AV shelf accessories, including a large shelf accessory for swing arm mounts (PACCS1). The PACCS1 holds AV components below a TV display that is installed using Chief swing arm or ceiling mounts. This accessory allows AV equipment to move with the display. In addition, it allows vertical and […]

Chief Manufacturing showed the latest addition to its line of projector enclosures. The PG3 extra large projector security enclosure is perfect for gymnasiums and auditoriums. It fully encloses larger projectors and the projector mount in a locked steel cage to prevent theft and damage. The PG Series of cages are now available in three sizes […]

Last week, Chief Manufacturing announced several new AV shelf accessories — a large shelf accessory for swing arm mounts (PACCS1) and two video conferencing camera shelves (PAC716 and FVS251). The PACCS1 holds AV components below a TV display that is installed using Chief swing arm or ceiling mounts. This accessory allows AV equipment to move […]

Middle Atlantic has named Mike Baker as president. Company founder Bob Schluter will continue as chief engineer and CEO… Chief Manufacturing has appointed Audio Visual Communications Ltd. (AVC) as master distributor of the Chief product line in Japan… Crestron has appointed David Sohn as its new creative director.

Integrated with Chief’s ControlZone leveling system, their ClickConnect mounting system and built-in cable stand, the new Chief Fusion Pull-Out mount is shipping.  At only 3.7” in depth, this mount is cool as it pulls straight out rather than simultaneously tilting.  The Pull-Out mounts extend 7” (178 mm) for easy cable access and servicing in hard-to-reach […]

If you’re building a Home Cinema, not simply a home theater – you know the difference — then you need to hide everything, including the projector!   Well, Chief’s got a new solution in the newly designed SL151 automated projector mount that literally hides the projector ABOVE the ceiling when it’s not in use and when […]

Chief Manufacturing announced Virtual Classroom, a tool to help you select products for school applications. You can browse around the virtual classroom to discover and play with different mounts. It provides an interactive tour of Chief products that are specially designed for the classroom. To take the tour, you scroll around the room and click […]

The new Cinematic Series from Chief includes swing arm mounts; flat panel and projector lifts; and table stands and they are designed to accommodate both commercial and residential. Along with the mounts, the company is also offering automated art accessories, automated swivel stands and automated speaker adapters.

Chief’s new DFK Decorative Frames are designed to add a little flair to flat panels. The frames are available in four colors: black, silver, gold and dark pecan. Pricing varies, and they are available in a number of sizes up to 55 inches wide. Chief says they are quick to install with the spacer guide […]

Chief’s new RPA Elite series of custom and universal mounts has the same independent roll, pitch and yaw, with integrated cable management and security. But the new series has a new design and adds MicroZone adjustments for micro adjustment with a No. 2 screwdriver, macro adjustment with Centris technology which allows movement with a touch […]