Ford Audio-Video

What Ford Audio-Video does

Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC (Ford AV) is a privately held U.S. commercial audio-visual systems integrator headquartered in Oklahoma City with sixteen offices across major U.S. metros and an estimated 501–1,000 employees. Founded around 1970, the company has built a 50+ year practice designing, installing, programming, and supporting enterprise-grade AV environments spanning video conferencing (Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, Google Meet), control and automation (Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron), digital signage (Appspace, Samsung, LG, Sony DVLED), sound reinforcement, IT networks (Cisco, Extreme Networks), lighting, security, video broadcast, command-center, and medical-simulation systems. It is a certified multi-vendor partner across the dominant AV technology stacks (Crestron, Microsoft, Cisco, Zoom, Biamp, Q-SYS, Logitech, Shure, Sennheiser, Poly, LG, Samsung, Sony, Christie, Yamaha, JBL, Planar, Appspace, vBrick, and others) and an authorized dealer able to procure, program, and integrate across the full bill of materials.

The company's commercial model is a design-build professional services model: quote-based, project-specific pricing on multi-year contracts, supplemented by recurring managed services and remote monitoring (AVRMM) using Crestron XiO Cloud, Q-SYS Reflect, and Logitech Sync. Revenue streams split into (a) AV system integration services, (b) managed services and remote monitoring, (c) training services, and (d) control systems programming. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Fortune 500 companies (AT&T, Apple, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, State Farm, Marriott, Oracle, ConocoPhillips, Indeed, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Hobby Lobby) plus government (Houston Airport System, Louisiana State Legislature) and healthcare (Whole Health Institute), via 16 local offices, an inside-sales team, and a dedicated bid center for government/education procurement. Distribution channels are domestic U.S. with limited international footprint.

Strategically, Ford AV has shifted emphasis toward cloud-connected AV-over-IP, managed services, and emerging-technology integration (Direct View LED, AI-assisted meeting cameras, wireless collaboration) — formalized in May–June 2026 product-line launches. Leadership sits with Jim Ford (President), David Allen (COO), and Glenn Booth (Division Manager). No external equity investors, acquisitions, funding rounds, M&A activity, or restructuring are disclosed.

Name

Ford Audio-Video

Legal name

Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC

Website

https://fordav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ford Audio-Video Systems is a privately held, Oklahoma City-based commercial audio-visual systems integrator with 50+ years of experience and 16 U.S. offices serving Fortune 500 enterprises, government, healthcare, education, and hospitality clients with design-build AV integration, control systems, digital signage, conferencing, and managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Audio-Visual System Integration

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM)

Keywords

• Commercial AV integration
• Video conferencing solutions
• Digital signage systems
• Managed AV services
• Design-build AV

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. AV System Integration Services: Design, installation, and integration of commercial audio-visual systems including video conferencing, control systems, digital signage, sound systems, and security systems. Projects range from single conference rooms to large-scale enterprise campus deployments.
2. Managed Services and Remote Monitoring: Ongoing AV system management, remote monitoring, and support services providing proactive maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain system performance and uptime.
3. Training Services: Training services for AV systems operation and maintenance, including a dedicated training center.
4. Control Systems Programming: Custom programming services for Crestron, Q-SYS, and other control platforms to automate and manage AV environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ford Audio-Video designs, integrates, and supports commercial audio-visual systems for organizations across the U.S. The company delivers end-to-end AV projects—encompassing video conferencing, control systems, digital signage, direct-view LED, sound systems, IT networks, lighting, security, broadcast, command centers, and medical simulation—plus ongoing managed services and remote monitoring. Its client base spans Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, universities, healthcare systems, worship, sports venues, transportation hubs, and hospitality operators.

Product overview

Ford AV is a commercial audio-visual integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of AV solutions organized into core technology categories and professional services. The core products include Microsoft Teams Rooms, Video Conferencing, Control Systems, Digital Signage, Direct-View LED displays, Sound Systems, Video Systems, IT Networks, Lighting Systems, Security Systems, Video Broadcast Systems, Command Centers, and Medical Simulation. These technologies are supported by add-on service modules including AV Remote Monitoring and Management (AVRMM), Managed Services, and professional services encompassing Design-Build Services, Control Systems Programming, Bid Projects support, and Training. Ford AV operates as a systems integrator delivering complete technology solutions from design through installation and ongoing support across enterprise, education, government, healthcare, worship, and mission-critical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microsoft Teams Rooms Ford AV designs and deploys Microsoft Teams Rooms environments combining cloud collaboration platforms with professional AV hardware for consistent meeting experiences across conference rooms, classrooms, boardrooms, and collaboration spaces.
• Video Conferencing End-to-end video conferencing solutions including Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex Rooms, and Google Meet integration with professional AV hardware for hybrid meeting environments.
• Control Systems AV control and automation systems using Crestron, Q-SYS, and other platforms for unified management of audio, video, environmental controls, and building technologies.
• Digital Signage Cloud-managed digital signage solutions for corporate communications, campus messaging, emergency notifications, wayfinding, and employee engagement across distributed display networks.
• Direct-View LED Large-format Direct View LED (DVLED) displays and video walls including LG MAGNIT Micro LED for indoor/outdoor digital signage, corporate lobbies, and immersive experiences.
• Sound Systems Professional audio systems including distributed audio, sound reinforcement, beamforming ceiling microphones, and studio-quality conferencing audio ecosystems.
• Video Systems Video display and distribution systems including 4K/8K displays, projection systems, video switching, and AV-over-IP infrastructure for enterprise environments.
• IT Networks Enterprise-grade AV network infrastructure using Cisco and Extreme Networks for scalable AV-over-IP environments, conferencing, digital signage, and streaming.
• Lighting Systems Professional lighting design and integration including theatrical lighting, LED systems, and intelligent lighting control for performance venues, worship spaces, and corporate environments.
• Security Systems AI-powered video surveillance and security integration including access control, intelligent monitoring, and integrated security solutions.
• Video Broadcast Systems Professional video broadcast and live streaming solutions for enterprise communications, town halls, training sessions, and multi-site streaming.
• Command Centers Integrated command and control center AV solutions for government, public safety, defense, and emergency operations centers with video wall displays and situational awareness systems.
• Medical Simulation Healthcare simulation AV systems for medical education including patient simulation rooms, debrief rooms, control rooms, and high-fidelity audio-video training environments.
• AV Remote Monitoring and Management (AVRMM) Cloud-based remote monitoring and management service for AV systems providing real-time visibility into device health, performance, proactive issue detection, and centralized management.
• Managed Services Ongoing AV managed services including monitoring, maintenance, support, and lifecycle management for enterprise AV environments.
• Design-Build Services End-to-end design-build AV services from system design and engineering through installation, programming, commissioning, and lifecycle support.
• Control Systems Programming Custom programming and configuration of AV control systems including Crestron, Q-SYS, and other platforms for tailored automation and user experience.
• Bid Projects Competitive bid project support for government, education, and enterprise procurement with compliant documentation and technical proposals.
• Training AV system training services for end users including technical training, user adoption, and ongoing education programs.
• Enterprise Cloud-Connected AV Infrastructure Cloud-connected AV infrastructure solutions spanning enterprise IT integration, AV-over-IP, conferencing platforms, digital signage, streaming, remote monitoring, and virtualized control for multi-site enterprises.
• Emerging AV Technologies Integration Integration of emerging AV technologies including Direct View LED for conference rooms with improved pixel pitch and pricing, wireless collaboration systems, AI-powered meeting cameras with smart behavior, and standardized conferencing platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered thousands of successful projects nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration32 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams Rooms certified partner specializing in designing and deploying Microsoft Teams Rooms environments. Ford AV integrates Teams Rooms with professional AV hardware for enterprise collaboration.
• Cisco/WebexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Webex video conferencing integration partner. Ford AV designs and deploys Webex Rooms and collaboration systems.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationZoom Rooms integration partner for video conferencing deployments. Ford AV deploys Zoom Rooms environments with professional AV hardware.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCrestron authorized dealer and integration partner for control systems, DM NVX AV-over-IP, and XiO Cloud management. Ford AV programs and deploys Crestron solutions.
• BiampcoreTechnology or IntegrationBiamp distributed audio systems partner for enterprise audio deployments requiring consistent coverage and speech intelligibility.
• Q-SYScoreTechnology or IntegrationQ-SYS dealer partner for cloud-manageable audio, video and control platforms. Ford AV deploys Q-SYS Reflect monitoring and enterprise AV&C solutions.
• LogitechcoreTechnology or IntegrationLogitech video conferencing solutions partner including Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Sight, and Sync management platform.
• LGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLG commercial display and DVLED partner. Ford AV integrates LG displays, MAGNIT Micro LED, and webOS-powered digital signage solutions.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung commercial display partner. Ford AV received Samsung Smart Signage Award for Corporate Installation of the Year.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSony professional display and Crystal LED video wall solutions partner for high-end digital signage deployments.
• ShurecoreTechnology or IntegrationShure conferencing ecosystems partner providing studio-quality audio for conference rooms with beamforming ceiling array microphones.
• SennheisercoreTechnology or IntegrationSennheiser audio solutions partner for professional conferencing and sound systems.
• PolycoreTechnology or IntegrationPoly video solutions partner for Microsoft Teams and hybrid workspace collaboration.
• ChristiecoreTechnology or IntegrationChristie projection technology partner for large-format displays in ballrooms, auditoriums, and event spaces.
• AppspacemajorTechnology or IntegrationAppspace digital signage platform partner for cloud-managed corporate communications and enterprise signage.
• vBrickmajorTechnology or IntegrationvBrick enterprise streaming platform partner for executive town halls, training sessions, and campus broadcasts.
• ExtroncoreTechnology or IntegrationExtron professional AV signal distribution and control solutions partner.
• JBLcoreTechnology or IntegrationJBL professional audio solutions for sound systems and live sound environments.
• YamahacoreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha professional audio solutions partner for conferencing and commercial audio.
• Sharp/NECcoreTechnology or IntegrationSharp/NEC commercial display solutions partner for enterprise environments.
• PlanarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanar interactive displays and video wall solutions partner for corporate and education environments.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco enterprise networking infrastructure and Webex collaboration platform partner for AV-over-IP environments.
• Extreme NetworksmajorTechnology or IntegrationExtreme Networks enterprise switching and network infrastructure for scalable AV-over-IP environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whitlock: Long-standing U.S. commercial AV integrator (now part of AVI-SPL) with deep enterprise AV design-build experience. Directly overlaps Ford AV on enterprise and government AV integration and managed services offerings.
• AVI-SPL: Largest U.S. commercial AV systems integrator with nationwide delivery and a similar Fortune 500 enterprise focus. Directly competes with Ford AV across enterprise, government, education, and healthcare design-build AV integration projects, including Microsoft Teams Rooms and Crestron deployments.
• Diversified: Major North American AV integration and collaboration services firm offering design-build across video conferencing, control systems, digital signage, and managed services. Closely comparable to Ford AV's enterprise, healthcare, and government go-to-market.
• HB Communications: Commercial AV integrator focused on unified communications, video conferencing, and digital signage for enterprise and education clients. Similar reliance on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Crestron partnerships and a comparable professional services revenue model.
• Solutionz: National commercial AV integrator delivering design-build and managed services across enterprise and government sectors. Competes head-to-head with Ford AV on video conferencing, control systems, and digital signage projects.
• Vistacom: Mid-sized commercial AV integrator serving enterprise, government, education, and healthcare with design-build, control system programming, and managed services. Comparable business model, customer mix, and technology partner ecosystem to Ford AV.
• Sensory Technologies: Mid-market AV systems integrator serving enterprise, education, and healthcare with design-build, integration, and managed services. Comparable portfolio of video conferencing, digital signage, and control system deployments to Ford AV.

Broad incumbents

• CDW: Large IT services and solutions reseller that offers AV integration and unified communications practices alongside much broader hardware and services portfolios. Provides indirect competition on enterprise AV integration but is not specialized to Ford AV's design-build depth.
• Kinly: Global AV integration and collaboration services provider with broader international reach than Ford AV. Offers overlapping enterprise video conferencing and managed services but at a larger, multinational scale across Europe, North America, and beyond.
• Black Box: Established IT and AV integration services provider delivering unified communications, digital signage, and control room solutions. Comparable on commercial AV integration but operates as part of a wider IT services portfolio rather than Ford AV's AV-pure focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fordaudiovideo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/fordaudiovideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/fordaudiovideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ford-audio-video
• Instagraminstagram.com/fordav

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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