By Anthony Savona Shades by Matiss is a 25-year-old company that began as a retailer and installer and became a window coverings manufacturing company around 15 years ago — now one of the largest in the U.S. The company recently targeted the CI market as a place for growth. Here, Geremie Giancola, senior vice president at Shades by Matiss, explains their plans for this space and how they will work with integrators.

By Grant Morgan Nearly 100 members of the Home Technology Specialist of America (HTSA) gathered at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 27-29, 2025, for the group’s 2025 Fall Conference. The three-day conference brought exclusive opportunities for deeper connection between members and vendor partners as well as industry-specific insights, education, and training to help dealers “Elevate” their businesses, which was the theme of the event.

Springs looks to expand automation capabilities and strengthen CEDIA channel presence.

Conference features 36 sessions spanning three days across six tracks.

Jacobs has a 43-year career in consumer electronics that includes 33 years at Klipsch.

Based in Spiceland, Indiana, Draper At Home offers ProSource members U.S.-based manufacturing and industry-best lead times.

Flic Duo is a next-generation wireless smart button that features dual programmable buttons, sound feedback, motion detection, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Offered by Vana Ltd, Duo technology features two separate, independently screened solid-core OCC high-purity copper conductors.