What Vutec does

Vutec Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom projection screens, art-concealment systems, and AV accessories, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida. The company's core product line comprises fixed, motorized, portable, and rear-projection screens manufactured to order with a 10-15 business day lead time, with screen sizes ranging up to 320 inches diagonal and 13+ proprietary surface formulations including the patented SilverStar (U.S. Patent No. 7,057,812 Accurate Color Panoptics), the award-winning Vision X masking system with Dyna-Curve, and the Soundscreen acoustically transparent material. Specialized sub-brands include Artscreen motorized art frames for concealing flat-panel TVs and Theater Art Systems masking ArtScreens, alongside a recently launched line of Vutec Panels interactive touch displays (IR and PCAP) for educational and corporate settings.

The business operates a hardware-sales revenue model, selling through a global network of authorized dealers and distributors across 67-87+ countries, supplemented by a flagship retail relationship with Best Buy Magnolia Design Centers and direct-to-integrator sales for custom installations in luxury residential, commercial, marine, and aviation environments. Pricing is quote-based and ranges from $1,153-$1,748 MSRP for standard Studio Series Artscreens to high-ticket bespoke configurations; revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company has not raised institutional funding, and it remains under independent ownership.

Customer segments span home theater enthusiasts, commercial/educational AV integrators, and luxury residential clients in marine and aviation interiors. The company maintains ISF certification on selected screen surfaces and partnerships with CEDIA, CEA, and AVIXA/InfoComm industry associations, and it sells control accessories supporting IR, RF, RS-232, low-voltage relay, and IP-addressable integration with home automation systems.

Name

Vutec

Legal name

Vutec Corporation

Website

https://vutec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vutec Corporation is a U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1977 and based in Coral Springs, Florida, that custom-builds projection screens, motorized masking systems, and art-concealment displays for home theater enthusiasts, AV integrators, and commercial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Projection Screens

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Projectors & Projection Screens Retail (CRACAEAB)

Keywords

• Projector screens
• AV accessories
• Home theater equipment
• Motorized screens
• Masking screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Projector Screens: Vutec manufactures and sells custom-built projector screens including fixed, motorized, portable, and masking screens. Each screen is made to order with specific sizes, surfaces, and formats. Products are priced per unit based on screen type, size, and surface selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vutec manufactures custom-built projector screens, Artscreens, and projector lifts in its Coral Springs, Florida facility. The core product line spans fixed, motorized, portable, and rear projection screens across multiple sub-brands (SilverStar, Vision X, Artscreen, Theater Art Systems, Vu-Easy, Lectric Series) with 13+ proprietary screen surfaces and sizes up to 320 inches diagonal. All units are made to order with a 10-15 business day turnaround, serving home theater, commercial AV, and luxury residential markets globally through authorized dealers, distributors, and Magnolia/Best Buy retail.

Product overview

Vutec is an American manufacturer of custom-made projector screens and audiovisual solutions founded in 1977, headquartered in Coral Springs, FL. The product portfolio centers on the core Vutec projector screen brand (offering fixed, motorized, portable, and rear projection screens), complemented by several specialized sub-brands: Silverstar (high-gain HD/2D/3D fixed screens with proprietary Accurate Color Panoptics technology), Vision X (award-winning masking screens with Dyna-Curve technology), and Artscreen/Theater Art Systems (motorized art frames that conceal displays). The company also recently expanded into interactive panels for education. Products are custom-built in their Florida factory with emphasis on craftsmanship, numerous screen surface options, and integration with home automation systems via IR/RF/RS-232/IP controls. A full range of accessories including control devices, projector lifts, and peripheral modules round out the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilverStar™: Award-winning 3D+2D & Ultra-HD screen with high-gain and high contrast featuring Accurate Color Panoptics (ACP). U.S. Patent No.7,057,812.
• Vision X™
• Artscreen™ Systems
• Stiletto
• Vu-Easy
• Elegante
• Lectric Series
• Theater Art Systems™

Products and services

• Vu-Easy Fixed Frame Wall Screen Vutec's most popular fixed frame wall screen with permanent tensioning, available with Soundscreen 20/20 acoustically transparent surface for optimal sound placement behind the screen. Designed for home theater and commercial installations.
• Stiletto Fixed Wall Screen Thinnest floating edge fixed wall screen with 1/16 inch extruded aluminum frame, designed to resemble a premium 8K LED TV with maximized viewing area. For discerning home theater installations.
• Elegante Fixed Frame Wall Screen Competitively priced permanently tensioned front projector screen with 1 7/8 inch beveled aluminum frame, available in MatteWhite or MatteGrey surfaces. For home and commercial applications.
• Lectric Series Motorized Screens Comprehensive line of motorized projector screens including Lectric I, II, III, IV models with various mounting options (ceiling, wall, recessed, floor rising), tab-tensioning, IR/RF/RS-232/IP control interfaces, and the EZ-Mounting System (EMS). For residential and commercial installations.
• Retracta-Vu Pro Traveller Portable Screen Award-winning portable motorized rising screen with built-in wheeled case for rental, staging, and event applications. For mobile presentation use.
• Vutec Portable Projector Screens Portable motorized projector screens on wheels for easy transport and temporary installations. For event, staging, and rental applications.
• Vutec Rear Projection Screens Rear projection screens designed for large walls and corporate venues where space constraints or shadowing require projection from behind. For commercial AV installations.
• SilverStar High-Gain Fixed Frame Screens Award-winning HD/2D/3D fixed frame screen line with patented Accurate Color Panoptics (ACP) technology providing high-gain and high contrast for vivid cinematic color reproduction. Includes Classic, Slimline, and Extensive variants. For premium home theater.
• Vision X Masking Screens Award-winning masking projector screens with digital screen control system, including Dyna-Curve curved technology for anamorphic lens CinemaScope viewing. Multiple aspect ratios supported (4:3, 16:9, 16:10, 2.35:1, 2.40:1). For premium dedicated home theaters.
• Vision X Dyna-Curve Curved Screen Patented fixed curved screen engineered for use with an anamorphic lens in native 2.35:1 CinemaScope format, providing enhanced immersion and contrast. For super-wide immersive home theaters.
• Artscreen Systems Motorized art concealment systems that transform flat panel displays and projector screens into works of art when not in use, featuring licensed artwork, custom design options, and Giclée printing with 100+ year canvas lifespan. Includes Standard, SoundScape 360, and Studio Series variants. For residential, luxury, and yacht/aircraft installations.
• Theater Art Systems Award-winning masking ArtScreens with horizontal or vertical masking that converts standard projector screens to artwork, allowing switch between HDTV and widescreen formats. For dedicated home theaters.
• Vutec Interactive Panels Interactive displays designed for educational settings including IR Series and PCAP Series touch panels for classroom engagement. For schools and educational institutions.
• Projector Lifts Ceiling-mounted and transportable motorized projector lifts including Retracta Ceiling Lift and Retracta-Vu Traveller for projector concealment and positioning. For residential and commercial AV installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sound transmission through Soundscreen 20/20: -2.5 dB (2kHz – 20kHz)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation)coreOthersVutec is in partnership with ISF, an industry association focused on video calibration and standards. Vutec screens are ISF certified (e.g., SilverStar Active and Vu-Easy BriteWhite surface are ISF certified).
• CEDIAcoreOthersPartnership with CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) - the leading trade association for the home technology industry.
• CEA (Consumer Technology Association)coreOthersPartnership with CEA, the trade association representing the consumer electronics industry.
• InfoComm (AVIXA)coreOthersPartnership with InfoComm (now AVIXA), the trade association for the professional AV industry.
• Best Buy Magnolia Design CentersflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVutec products are available through Magnolia Design Centers at Best Buy stores, providing retail consumer access. Magnolia portal available for Best Buy team members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Da-Lite (Legrand AV): Da-Lite, now part of Legrand AV, is the largest dedicated projection screen manufacturer in the US, offering fixed, motorized, and electric screens across residential and commercial channels. Direct head-to-head competitor to Vutec in integrator and dealer channels with greater scale and corporate backing.
• Elite Screens: Elite Screens is a broad-line projection screen manufacturer offering fixed, motorized, portable, and ALR screens at multiple price tiers with strong e-commerce and dealer distribution. Directly competes with Vutec across nearly every product category but with a stronger value-tier and online retail presence.
• Stewart Filmscreen: Stewart Filmscreen is a premium US projection screen manufacturer serving Hollywood post-production, commercial cinemas, and high-end home theater. Closest peer to Vutec in premium custom segment, with comparable patented screen surfaces and masking systems.
• Screen Innovations: Screen Innovations is a Texas-based premium projection screen maker specializing in ambient light rejecting (ALR) screens and motorized cassette systems for residential and commercial. Comparable to Vutec in custom/premium positioning and integrator channel focus, with stronger brand among younger AV enthusiasts.
• Draper Inc. Draper is a long-established US manufacturer of projection screens, window shades, and AV lifts serving commercial, education, and residential markets. Direct competitor across motorized/fixed screens and projector lifts, with comparable heritage and broader commercial channel reach.
• Severtson Screens: Severtson Screens is a US-based custom projection screen manufacturer producing fixed, motorized, and cinema screens with proprietary screen surfaces. Comparable to Vutec in custom US manufacturing and premium residential/commercial focus, with strength in large-venue and cinema markets.

Broad incumbents

• Epson: Epson is the global market share leader in projectors and a dominant supplier of home theater, business, and education projection. While not a screen manufacturer, Epson's projector dominance drives and shapes demand for projection screens including Vutec's, and at times offers bundling that squeezes independent screen brands.
• Sony Professional: Sony produces high-end home theater and commercial projectors plus large-format displays that directly compete with the home theater and commercial segments where Vutec's screens are installed. Acts as both a complementary technology partner and a substitute for projection altogether.
• Barco: Barco is a global leader in projection and visualization for cinemas, large venues, and control rooms, and also supplies projection screens and AV integration services. Overlaps with Vutec's commercial/professional segment and competes for integrator mind-share in enterprise AV.

Emerging players

• BenQ: BenQ is a major projector brand with a growing presence in home theater, gaming, and education, and has begun bundling projection screens and accessories. Represents a vertically integrated emerging threat to Vutec's standalone screen business in mid-tier consumer and education channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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