CMT International

Name

CMT International

Legal name

CMT International, Inc.

Website

https://cmtint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMT International is a private wholesale distributor of IP video surveillance hardware, distributing cameras, NVRs, and VMS partner products to system integrators, dealers, and end users across the United States and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Murphysboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of IP video surveillance hardware including cameras, NVRs, and accessories. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers and sold to system integrators, dealers, and end users at competitive wholesale pricing through bulk buying arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CMT International is a wholesale distributor of IP video surveillance and security products, supplying IP cameras, NVRs, NAS storage, plug-and-play cameras, and video management software from manufacturers such as Brickcom, VIVOTEK, QNAP, and NUUO. The company sells to system integrators, dealers/installers, and end users through inside sales channels, and complements distribution with system design and project support services from design through installation.

Product overview

CMT International is a wholesale distributor of video surveillance products offering a portfolio of IP cameras (Brickcom, VIVOTEK), Network Video Recorders (QNAP NAS systems, NUUO software), and Plug & Play cameras for DIY installations. The company provides system design services and installation support, working with VMS partners including Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec, and others. Their core offering combines hardware (cameras, NVRs) with specialized lens technology like ImmerVision 360° Panomorph to deliver complete IP video surveillance solutions for dealers, system integrators, and end users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IP Network Cameras Wholesale distribution of IP network cameras from manufacturers including Brickcom and VIVOTEK, sold to system integrators, dealers, and end users for video surveillance installations.
• Fisheye Network Cameras Wholesale distribution of fisheye/panoramic IP cameras including VIVOTEK FE8181 and FE8181V models, sold to security installers and dealers for wide-area surveillance deployments.
• Network Video Recorders (NVR) and NAS Storage Wholesale distribution of NVR and NAS storage solutions including QNAP TS-231, used to store and manage video footage from IP surveillance cameras, sold to system integrators, dealers, and end users.
• NUUO NVR Software Wholesale distribution of NUUO NVR video management software for recording, monitoring, and managing IP surveillance camera systems, sold to dealers and system integrators.
• Plug and Play Cameras Ready-to-deploy plug-and-play IP cameras designed for easy self-installation, distributed to end users and small installers who need turnkey surveillance solutions without complex configuration.
• System Design Services Pre-sale system design assistance from CMT International's sales and technical team to help dealers, integrators, and end users plan IP video surveillance deployments.
• Project Design to Installation Support End-to-end project support covering design through installation of video surveillance systems, provided to vertical-market customers across the United States.
• Vertical Market Surveillance Solutions Surveillance product packages and design support tailored for vertical markets including small business, commercial, education, and government applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26+ years in business with continued growth

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BrickcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrickcom Corporation is a leading IP surveillance solution provider. CMT distributes Brickcom products including cameras with WDR technology, IR illuminators, and specialized surveillance cameras. CMT showcases Brickcom case studies and new product announcements.
• VIVOTEKcoreTechnology or IntegrationVIVOTEK is a leading network camera provider. CMT distributes VIVOTEK products including WDR Pro cameras, fisheye cameras, and network surveillance solutions. Regular product announcements and education resources provided.
• QNAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationQNAP Systems, Inc. provides network video recorders (NVR) and NAS storage solutions. CMT distributes QNAP products including the TS-231 NAS for SOHO and SMB surveillance applications.
• NUUOcoreTechnology or IntegrationNUUO Inc. provides video management software (VMS) and NVR solutions. CMT distributes NUUO products and showcases NUUO case studies including Brown Palace Hotel, Colorado Convention Center, and others.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMilestone Systems Inc. is a provider of open platform IP video management software. Listed as a VMS partner on CMT's website.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationGenetec Inc. provides IP video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon Corporation provides HD and megapixel surveillance cameras and video management systems. Listed as a VMS partner.
• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of video surveillance products. Listed as a VMS partner.
• OnSSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) provides IP-based security and video surveillance solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• GeoVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationGeoVision Inc. provides IP camera and video management software solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• Exacq TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationExacq Technologies provides video management system (VMS) software and hybrid video recorders. Listed as a VMS partner.
• ImmerVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationImmerVision provides 360-degree Panomorph lens technology for panoramic surveillance. CMT distributes Brickcom cameras with ImmerVision 360-degree lenses.
• OpenEyecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenEye provides cloud-managed and on-premise video surveillance solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• Salient SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSalient Systems Corporation provides complete IP video management solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• DigievercoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiever provides network video recorders and IP surveillance solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• MirasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationMirasys Ltd. provides open platform video management software. Listed as a VMS partner with educational resources and case studies.
• Digital WatchdogcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Watchdog provides megapixel surveillance cameras and recording solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.
• Video InsightcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo Insight, Inc. provides enterprise video management software. Listed as a VMS partner.
• AxxonSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAxxonSoft provides open IP video management software and physical security solutions. Listed as a VMS partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ScanSource: Distributor of specialty technology solutions including physical security, video surveillance, and communications for resellers and integrators. Overlaps with CMT in surveillance distribution, but covers broader categories.
• Anixter (Wesco): Global distributor of network, security, and communications infrastructure products serving integrators and enterprise buyers. Comparable distribution model for surveillance and networking hardware, though operates at much larger scale.
• B&H Photo Video: Large multi-channel retailer and wholesaler of cameras, surveillance, and professional A/V equipment. Comparable product catalog on the camera side, though CMT is more channel-focused (integrators/dealers) while B&H is more consumer/Prosumer.
• ADI Global Distribution: Largest US wholesale distributor of low-voltage security, audio/video, and networking products serving security integrators and dealers. Directly comparable wholesale channel and product mix to CMT, but at far greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• A1 Security Cameras: Online-focused distributor of IP cameras, NVRs, and access control products selling to installers, integrators, and end users. Comparable product mix and end-user/dealer channel model, with greater e-commerce emphasis.
• Nelly's Security: Wholesale distributor of video surveillance, access control, and intrusion products for dealers, integrators, and resellers. Closely comparable specialty distribution business to CMT, including trade pricing and integrator support services.
• LTS Security: Specialty distributor and integrator of professional video surveillance solutions in North America. Most comparable in product focus and channel model (dealers and integrators), competing head-to-head in IP camera and NVR distribution.
• Supercircuits (now part of IC Realtime): US-based distributor and provider of video surveillance equipment, cameras, and recording solutions to security dealers, integrators, and end users. Direct overlap with CMT's product catalog and dealer-channel focus.
• Security Camera Warehouse (SCW): US distributor of commercial-grade IP surveillance systems with design, training, and integration support for installers. Highly comparable model combining wholesale distribution with system design and technical support.

Emerging players

• IPVideo Corporation (HALO / VMS distributor): Provider and channel partner of IP video surveillance and VMS solutions, focused on integrator distribution of newer security platforms. Adjacent to CMT's VMS-partner portfolio (Milestone, Genetec) but more software-led.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cmtint/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmt-international-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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