For the company Exertis Almo, the AV industry in 2024 has experienced significant growth thanks to increased demand in various sectors, including live events, distance education, and commercial spaces.
In conversation with ConsorcioTec, Gisela Ramírez, global sales director of ExertisAlmo, pointed out that "the pandemic has driven the adoption of AV solutions to facilitate remote communication and improve the user experience. In addition, there has been an increase in investment in emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality and high-quality streaming. We have also observed an increase in demand for LED walls, as well as upgrades in quick service restaurants (QSRs). In summary, the AV market in the country has been dynamic and promising during the year 2024."
Ramirez recalled that one of the projects the company worked on recently was a luxury hotel in a Caribbean resort city. The aim was to modernise the hotel's facilities and offer guests an exceptional experience, with high-fidelity audio upgrade to create a welcoming and elegant atmosphere, integration of intelligent control systems, upgrade of entertainment systems and implementation of projection systems and touch screens.
Finally, in terms of sustainability, Exertis Almo has several initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and environmental impact. Exertis Almo's sustainability mission statement is to "commit to responsible environmental care and sustainable business practices."
"Currently, Exertis Almo has three Solar Arrays in the United States: two in Pennsylvania and one in Wisconsin, with a combined total of 1281 kWp (kilowatts peak) and 3769 individual solar panels. Since 2019, this has saved Exertis Almo more than 6.4 million pounds of CO2 emissions, leading to the creation of plans to build a fourth Solar Array at Exertis Almo's Missouri facility. Collectively, all current sites are projected to meet savings goals of 6 to 7 years. At this time, Exertis Almo is in the process of converting its fleet of more than 125 forklifts from liquid propane engines to highly efficient battery-operated forklifts," he concluded.