What AV Franklin does

AV Franklin (DBA AV Franklin Projection Screens) is a privately held, family-owned OEM manufacturer of projection screens, frames, surfaces, accessories, and drapery systems that serves the live events industry. The company is headquartered at 662 County Line Rd., Bensenville, Illinois, and operates with a small, named staff of roughly eight professionals led by President Franklin Moore and Executive Vice President Janné Mummert. Its addressable customer base includes AV rental companies, event production firms, convention centers, and venues running concerts, trade shows, meetings, and stage productions.

The product portfolio centers on a modular family of portable projection screens — Dynamic Lite (6–8 ft, 2023 launch), Dynamic 32mm Screens (4–13 ft wide), Dynamic 64mm Screens (10–24 ft wide), and the distributed Draper Diplomat/R tripod — complemented by theater enhancement kits (Trim Kits), protective transport cases (Dynamic Cases), large-format Lace & Grommet projection surfaces (up to 100 ft wide), and a fully configurable, no-tools Pipe and Drape system. The underlying technology is mechanical rather than digital: aluminum frame engineering, universal compatibility with industry-standard 32mm and 64mm screen geometries, no-tools assembly, and durable rotomolded cases; the Dynamic 64mm line carries a 7-year warranty.

Revenue is generated through direct, quote-based B2B sales to enterprise and rental-company buyers via email ([email protected]) and phone ((800) 553-0961 / (630) 359-0999), with all pricing handled off-list on a per-configuration basis. Multi-year contracts are noted as part of the pricing model. No digital channels, marketplace listings, or third-party distribution beyond the Draper relationship are described, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The company has claimed over 60 years of combined industry experience and positions itself around personal customer service, parts availability for product lifetime, and inventory compatibility with the installed base of rental-houses' screens.

Name

AV Franklin

Legal name

AV Franklin

Website

https://avfranklin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV Franklin is a family-owned OEM manufacturer of projection screens, frames, surfaces, and drapery systems serving live-event rental companies, AV integrators, and venues through direct, quote-based B2B sales from its Bensenville, Illinois headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Projection Screens and AV Staging Hardware

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Projection screens
• Live event equipment
• AV staging products
• Pipe and drape systems
• Portable screen hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Projection Screen Hardware Sales: One-time product sales of projection screen frames, surfaces, accessories, and drapery systems. Products include Dynamic Lite, Dynamic 32mm Screens, Dynamic 64mm Screens, Trim Kits, Dynamic Cases, Diplomat Tripod Screens, Lace & Grommet, and Pipe & Drape systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AV Franklin is an OEM manufacturer of projection screen frames, surfaces, accessories, and drapery products for the live events industry. Its portfolio includes portable projection screens (Dynamic Lite, Dynamic 32mm, Dynamic 64mm, Diplomat Tripod), theater enhancement kits, modular pipe and drape systems, large-format lace-and-grommet projection surfaces, and protective rotomolded carrying cases. Products are designed for compatibility with existing 32mm and 64mm industry-standard equipment and feature no-tools assembly suited to repeated rental and staging use.

Product overview

AV Franklin is an OEM manufacturer of projection screen frames, surfaces, accessories, and drapery for the live events industry. The product portfolio centers on portable projection screens (Dynamic Lite, Dynamic 32mm, Dynamic 64mm, Diplomat Tripod) complemented by theater enhancement products (Trim Kits, Lace & Grommet), modular drape systems (Pipe and Drape), and protective carrying cases (Dynamic Cases). Products are designed for compatibility with existing equipment, feature no-tools assembly, and come with full warranties including a 7-year warranty on Dynamic 64mm screens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dynamic Lite Portable Screen Lightweight portable folding projection screen marketed as 'The Tripod Killer', designed for breakout rooms and smaller meeting rooms. Available in 6-foot and 8-foot widths with front, rear, or dual projection materials, boomerang feet, black skirt, and canvas carry bag. Sold to live event, meeting, and conference AV professionals.
• Dynamic 32mm Screens Portable projection screen designed as a direct replacement for existing 32mm surfaces, legs, and drapery. Universal compatibility with customers' 32mm equipment inventories. Available in sizes from 4' to 13' wide. Sold to live event and rental companies needing compatible 32mm replacement screens.
• Dynamic 64mm Screens

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-year warranty on Dynamic 64mm screens

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Draper, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAV Franklin distributes Draper Diplomat/R portable projection screens. The Diplomat/R is a heavy-duty tripod screen designed for repeated set-ups and tear-downs, featuring steel-reinforced case and easy setup. AV Franklin offers this product alongside their own Dynamic screen line.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Da-Lite (Legrand AV): Da-Lite, part of Legrand AV, is one of the largest North American manufacturers of projection screens including portable and folding screens used in live events and rental — the same product category as AV Franklin's Dynamic line.
• Stewart Filmscreen: Stewart Filmscreen produces high-end projection screens for commercial, cinema, and large-venue applications, including custom and event screens. Comparable to AV Franklin in projection surface manufacturing and B2B sales.
• Vutec Corporation: Vutec manufactures projection screens (fixed, electric, portable) and AV accessories for residential and commercial markets — overlapping with AV Franklin's screen and accessory offerings for live events.
• Severtson Screens: Severtson Screens manufactures projection screens for commercial, cinema, and event/rental applications including custom and large-format surfaces, directly comparable to AV Franklin's Lace & Grommet and Dynamic product lines.
• Elite Screens: Elite Screens manufactures a broad portfolio of projection screens including portable, fixed-frame, and electric models, selling through B2B and consumer channels — directly comparable to AV Franklin's screen product line.
• Draper, Inc. Draper manufactures projection screens, AV lifts, and gymnasium equipment. It is both a current channel partner for AV Franklin (AV Franklin distributes the Draper Diplomat/R) and a direct competitor in the portable projection screen market.

Broad incumbents

• Snap One: Snap One (now part of ADI) is a large distributor and integrator of smart home and AV solutions including projection, displays, and event technology — a broader incumbent serving AV professionals who also buy from AV Franklin.
• Legrand AV: Legrand AV is the parent brand of Da-Lite, Chief, and other AV infrastructure brands. As the dominant incumbent in commercial AV hardware, it competes with and dwarfs AV Franklin in scale and channel reach.
• Barco: Barco designs projection systems, LED video walls, and visualization technology for live events and venues. While Barco focuses on the projection engine rather than screens, it competes for the same live-event staging budgets that drive AV Franklin demand.

Regional players

• Stumpfl: Stumpfl (Austria) manufactures projection screens, mobile projection systems, and event technology primarily serving European markets — comparable to AV Franklin's projection screen product line but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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