What EPV Screens does

EPV Screens (also operating as Elite Prime Vision®) is a private manufacturer of projection screens focused on the professional custom installation AV market. The company's portfolio spans three primary product categories — electric (motorized retractable) screens, fixed-frame screens (including EDGE FREE designs), and outdoor screens — each available across multiple material series: Matte White (CineWhite 2, ChromaWhite, MaxWhite FG), Ambient/Ceiling Light Rejecting (DarkStar UST/UST 2/UST 3/17, Polar Star 1.3 gain), and Acoustic Transparent (Sonic White, Sonic Star AT, Sonic AT8 ISF, Curve AcousticPro 4K). Its core technical differentiation lies in proprietary optical-material formulations: multi-layer serriform micro-structures for retro-reflective ALR, angular-reflective matrices claimed to reject up to 85% of ambient light, and tight-perforation acoustic weaves designed to minimize sound attenuation. Multiple products carry ISF certification for color accuracy, GREENGUARD Gold/UL 2818 for low emissions, IP33 for outdoor use, and ISO 9001:2008 manufacturing certification. The company is certified by AMX and Crestron for control-system integration, and maintains an active presence at CEDIA Expo with multiple industry awards (CEDIA EXCITE 2015, TWICEbest 2016, TechHome 2016, EH Products of the Year 2016, CE Pro BEST 2018).

The business model is built on indirect channel sales through an authorized global dealer and reseller network ('Become a Dealer' program) supplemented by direct enterprise sales representatives for large project and specification work. Products are not sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce; pricing is quote-based, with variation driven by screen size (100–180 inches), material series, and feature set. The primary customer segment is professional custom installation integrators serving residential home-theater installations, media rooms, outdoor entertainment, and commercial AV venues, with secondary downstream demand from homeowners and commercial end-users. The company's product launches and material generations (e.g., evolution from DarkStar UST through UST 3, addition of free-standing floor-rising variants, and outdoor line expansion) indicate a strategy oriented around deepening its installed category within the custom install channel rather than mass-market expansion.

Name

EPV Screens

Website

https://epvscreens.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPV Screens is a private manufacturer of premium projection screens — electric, fixed-frame, and outdoor — for professional custom AV installations, sold through an authorized dealer network and direct enterprise sales reps serving integrators in residential and commercial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Projection Screens

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Projectors & Projection Screens Retail (CRACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial/Pro AV & Home Theater (Prosumer) Retail (CRACAEAL)

Keywords

• Projection screens
• Custom installation screens
• Ambient light rejecting screens
• Acoustic transparent screens
• Motorized projection screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: EPV Screens generates revenue through the sale of projection screens including electric screens, fixed frame screens, and outdoor screens. Products are sold through dealer networks and direct sales with various screen materials and sizes commanding different price points based on technology and features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EPV Screens manufactures and sells projection screens for custom installation professionals serving residential and commercial AV markets. The product line includes electric/motorized screens, fixed frame screens (including EDGE FREE bezel-less designs), and outdoor-rated screens, built around proprietary screen materials including Ambient Light Rejecting (DarkStar, Polar Star), Acoustic Transparent (Sonic White, Sonic Star AT), and ISF-certified Matte White (ChromaWhite) technologies.

Product overview

EPV Screens is a projection screen manufacturer specializing in custom installation products. The company offers three main product categories: Electric Screens (motorized retractable screens including wall/ceiling mounted, in-ceiling, and floor-rising designs), Fixed Frame Screens (including standard bezel and EDGE FREE designs), and Outdoor Screens. Products are organized into specialized series based on screen material technology: Matte White Series (standard projection material), Ambient Light Rejecting Series (ALR/CLR materials including DarkStar and Polar Star technologies for combatting ambient light), Acoustic Transparent Series (for behind-screen speaker placement), and Curve Acoustic Transparent Series. Key technologies include MaxWhite FG, ChromaWhite ISF, DarkStar UST/UST 2/UST 3, Polar Star, CineWhite 2, and Sonic White materials. Many products feature ISF certification for color accuracy, and integration with home automation systems via AMX and Crestron certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPVMax Retractable motorized electric projection screen for custom installers, featuring MaxWhite FG front projection material with 1.1 gain and 180-degree viewing angle, IR/RF remote control, detachable wall box controller, and wired or wireless 12-volt trigger capability. GREENGUARD Gold certified and Crestron/AMX certified.
• Power Max Tension ISF Electric tab-tensioned projection screen with slim arcuate profile, ISF-certified ChromaWhite 1.25 gain material for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angle, and compatibility with ultra, short, and standard throw projectors.
• Twilight Electric Outdoor electric/motorized projector screen for residential outdoor spaces with MaxWhite 1.1 gain material, IP33 rating for rain and water protection, GREENGUARD Gold certification, fully assembled delivery, RF remote, and wireless 12-volt trigger capability.
• DarkStar Max UST Electric tab-tensioned retro-reflective ceiling/ambient light rejecting (CLR/ALR) projection screen designed for ultra-short throw projectors, featuring multi-layered optical structure with angular serriform micro structures that divert projected light while filtering off-axis ambient light.
• DarkStar Max UST-FR Non-invasive motorized free-standing electric ALR/CLR projection screen for ultra-short throw projectors, using motorized scissor-backed cross risers to raise and lower ceiling/ambient light rejecting material with anti-pinch safety feature.
• DarkStar UST 3 Elevate Premium tab-tensioned electric floor-rising projector screen with DarkStar UST 3 ceiling light rejecting material for ultra-short throw projectors, featuring a free-standing design that ascends and descends to conceal in a low-profile housing.
• Polar Max Recessed In-ceiling electric projection screen with tensioned ambient/ceiling light rejecting (ALR/CLR) Polar Star material, tab-tensioning system, IR/RF remotes, disappearing in-ceiling design for multi-purpose media rooms, ISF certified and Plenum Rated/UL 2043 compliant.
• Polar Max Tension Electric retractable projection screen with award-winning ISF-certified Polar Star 1.3 gain ambient light rejecting material, tab-tensioning system, IR/RF remotes, and 12-volt trigger capability. Winner of TWICE Best 2016, TechHome, and Electronic House Products of the Year awards.
• Power Max DarkStar UST 3 Ultra-short throw ceiling light rejecting electric drop-down screen featuring DarkStar UST 3 material, tab-tensioned design, and SWIFT-RC1 control system.
• PowerMax Sonic 2 Acoustically transparent electric/motorized projection screen with Sonic White tight perforated weave material at 0.9 gain, allowing speakers to be placed behind the screen with minimal sound attenuation.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Imaging Science Foundation (ISF)coreTechnology or IntegrationISF certification for EPV screen materials ensuring accurate color reproduction, dynamic range, and color temperature meeting industry standards for high-fidelity video display systems.
• CEDIAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) partnership through active trade show participation at CEDIA Expo events for product demonstration and industry visibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Silver Ticket Products: Silver Ticket Products is a value-oriented fixed frame and electric projection screen brand selling primarily direct-to-consumer online. It competes with EPV at the lower end of the market but does not address the high-end ALR/UST/Pro AV segments where EPV is positioned.

Direct peers

• Severtson Screens: Severtson Screens is a U.S.-based projection screen manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and cinema markets with both standard and custom-fabricated screens. It competes with EPV in the custom install and commercial AV channels, particularly for larger venues and fixed frame applications.
• Vutec Corporation: Vutec is a specialty projection screen manufacturer offering motorized, fixed frame, and ALR screens, with a similar focus on the custom installation channel. Its SilverStar and other ALR materials compete directly with EPV's DarkStar and Polar Star product families.
• Screen Innovations: Screen Innovations is a Texas-based projection screen manufacturer specializing in motorized, fixed frame, and ALR screens for residential and commercial custom installation. It targets the same CEDIA-aligned dealer channel as EPV and competes on similar material technologies (e.g., ambient light rejection, Zero Edge framing).
• Elite Screens: Elite Screens is a major direct competitor in the projection screen category with a comparable product range spanning electric, fixed frame, and ALR/CLR screens for custom installers and consumers. The brand name overlap with EPV's DBA "Elite Prime Vision" suggests close historical or market positioning, making this the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Seymour-Screen Excellence: Seymour-Screen Excellence is a specialty projection screen maker focused on acoustically transparent and high-end fixed frame screens for dedicated home theaters and reference-level installations. EPV's Sonic acoustic transparent line competes head-to-head with Seymour's EN4K and Radiant series.
• Stewart Filmscreen: Stewart Filmscreen is a premium projection screen manufacturer serving the high-end custom installation and commercial AV markets with proprietary screen materials and custom fabrication. It competes directly with EPV in the high-end residential theater and Pro AV channels where ISF certification and ALR performance matter most.

Regional players

• Grandview (by Aeon): Grandview is a projection screen manufacturer with strong presence in Asia-Pacific and growing distribution in North America and Europe. Its product range (electric, fixed frame, ALR) overlaps EPV's catalog, but its core market and brand recognition are outside the U.S. custom installation channel where EPV is strongest.

Broad incumbents

• Da-Lite (Legrand AV): Da-Lite is one of the largest and oldest projection screen manufacturers in the U.S., now part of Legrand AV. It offers a broad portfolio across price points and form factors, competing with EPV primarily in commercial AV, education, and large-venue channels where EPV is a smaller specialty player.
• Draper, Inc. Draper is an established projection screen and AV mounting manufacturer with broad product lines across residential, commercial, and educational markets. It overlaps with EPV in the custom install channel but at typically lower price points and broader distribution including AV dealers and integrators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ElitePrimeVision
• Xx.com/EPVScreens

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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