Tag: Rob Aarnes
ADI celebrates grand opening of new Charlotte Support Center
September 18, 2025SSN Staff
MELVILLE, New York– ADI Global Distribution has announced the grand opening of its new Support Center in Charlotte, located at the Panorama Tower in Ballantyne, N.C.
Spanning 41,000 square feet across two floors, the new facility is home to more than 180 team members representing marketing, accounting, product development, education, training, and other key departments.
The new Charlotte Support Center marks the relocation of the former Snap One headquarters. Following the acquisition...
'The best is yet to come': ADI president charts bold future ahead of Resideo separation
August 20, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Rob Aarnes, president of ADI Global Distribution, sees the company’s pending spin-off from Resideo as a “natural next step” in its evolution.
The announcement on July 30 that Resideo intends to separate its ADI Global Distribution business (ADI) sent ripples throughout the security industry.
Resideo President and CEO Jay Geldmacher stated in the announcement that both companies are now set to “unlock their full potential”...
Resideo’s Q2 performance highlights product momentum, strategic realignment
August 6, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Resideo scored some record highs in the second quarter of 2025, including net revenue of $1,943 million, a 22% increase, driven by strong product demand and positive market forces.
“Gross margin expansion and increased EBITDA generation were underpinned by growing operating income dollars at (ADI Global Distribution) and Products & Solutions, both sequentially and year over year,” said CEO Jay Geldmacher during a recent webcast. “Demand for our...
Resideo to spin off ADI, creating two independent public companies
July 30, 2025SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to separate its ADI Global Distribution business (ADI) through a tax-free spin-off to Resideo shareholders.
Following the completion of the separation, Resideo's Products & Solutions business (P&S) will continue to operate as Resideo, and ADI will become an independent public company. The separation is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, and does not...
SIA announces program for 2024 Securing New Ground conference
September 5, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York City.
At SNG 2024, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends...
ADI ready to 'Snap' into place
April 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Resideo Technologies picked up Snap One Holdings on April 15 for $1.4 billion in a move that will combine the Control4 technology platforms of Resideo subsidiary ADI Global in the security market with Snap One's capabilities in the smart living market.
The deal is off to a great start: Moody’s Investor Service described it as “credit positive” and Snap One’s shares gained 29% following the announcement.
“The highly complementary...
SmartRent selects ADI Global Distribution as preferred distribution partner
August 10, 2023SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—SmartRent, Inc. a provider of smart home and property operations solutions for the rental housing industry, has entered into an agreement with Resideo company ADI Global Distribution to serve as its preferred distribution partner.
A distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, ADI's expansive network allows for efficient and timely order fulfillment for SmartRent’s 500-plus rental housing customers, fortifying the company’s inventory and distribution...
Resideo celebrates grand reopening of offices in Louisville
May 12, 2023SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Resideo recently celebrated the grand reopening of its offices in Louisville following 12 months of renovation to modernize the site.
The updated facility, located at 2700 Blankenbaker Parkway, was designed to foster innovation and deliver a collaborative work environment for employees. The shared site is home to more than 180 team members across Resideo's ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions (P&S) businesses that span various departments including sales,...
Resideo acquires BTX Technologies
March 13, 2023SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Resideo Technologies, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of BTX Technologies, Inc., a privately held distributor.
Based in Hawthorne, N.Y., and founded in 1967, BTX is described as a leading distributor of professional audio, video, and data communications and broadcast equipment. BTX additionally offers a private brand portfolio, including the BookIT Room Scheduling Solution, which holds several patents for connectivity products and provides manufacturing...
ADI awarded 2022 U.S. Distributor of the Year by Axis Communications
October 24, 2022SSN Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y.—ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it was recently awarded the 2022 Distributor of the Year for the U.S. by Axis Communications.
ADI was recognized for its strong customer support, operational excellence, and commitment to the network security market.
"We’re proud to present ADI with our 2022 U.S. Distributor of the Year award—recognizing their achievements and contributions to the network security...