Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc.

What Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. does

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a privately-held Texas Corporation founded in 1978 that operates as a total systems solutions provider for audiovisual (AV) equipment. The company is an authorized dealer for more than 300 manufacturers of professional video, audio, and telecommunications products (including CHAUVET Professional, Williams AV, and ARRI), distributing products spanning projectors, flat panel displays, audio systems, digital video, interactive whiteboards, and conferencing solutions. Its underlying technology layer consists of design-build capabilities including in-house AV system CADD design and drawings, custom control system design and programming, and value engineering analysis — i.e., the company sells and integrates third-party hardware rather than developing proprietary AV products.

The company serves six vertical segments — houses of worship, education (K-12 and higher), government, healthcare, broadcast and production, and business/industry — through three physical offices in Lubbock (headquarters), Amarillo, and Midland/Odessa, covering the West Texas region. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time equipment sales (resale margin on third-party hardware), professional services for design and installation, usage-based rental and staging (multi-media presentations, projection, tele-conferencing, A/V production equipment), and ongoing consulting and maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led, conducted via a toll-free number (800-850-2559), a website (lav.com), and an AV-iQ powered online product catalog (catalog.lav.com) that supports request-for-quote workflows. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company's strategic positioning rests on being a regional, full-stack AV integrator with design-build capability and broad manufacturer authorization rather than on proprietary technology or scale. Named customers and case studies include Texas Tech Men's Basketball, SouthCrest Baptist Church, Caprock Cafe, and Madera (a banquet/event venue), consistent with project-based work for mid-market institutional and commercial buyers. No AI/ML capability, software platform, recurring SaaS revenue, or disclosed financial metrics are evident in the source data.

Name

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc.

Legal name

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc.

Website

https://lav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a privately-held Texas-based AV systems integrator founded in 1978, authorized to sell products from over 300 manufacturers and serving broadcast, education, government, religious, healthcare, and commercial clients across West Texas through design, installation, rental, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Systems Integration

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

Keywords

• AV system integration
• Audio visual equipment
• Professional AV services
• AV design build
• Broadcast AV solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional video, audio, and telecommunications products. Authorized dealer for over 300 manufacturers of professional AV equipment.
2. Design & Installation Services: Professional video products design and installation, consulting, service and maintenance for AV systems
3. Rental & Staging: Multi-Media Presentations, Projection Systems, Staging, Tele-Conferencing, and Audio/Video Production Equipment rental services
4. Consulting Services: Industry-leading qualified service, outstanding customer support, and affordable solutions for AV technology needs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. functions as a total systems solutions provider, delivering professional audio, video, and telecommunications system design, installation, consulting, and maintenance services. As an authorized dealer for over 300 manufacturers, the company resells professional AV equipment alongside its design-build integration services to broadcast, education, government, religious, business/industry, and specialty security customers in West Texas.

Product overview

Lubbock Audio Visual, Inc. is a total systems solutions provider offering AV equipment distribution, system design, installation, and rental services. The company provides a well-respected and factory-authorized portfolio of brand name communications products from over 300 manufacturers including CHAUVET Professional, Williams AV, and ARRI. Core offerings include design and installation services, consulting, rental and staging, and a comprehensive product catalog spanning projectors, flat panel displays, lighting fixtures, audio products, video equipment, conferencing solutions, and interactive whiteboards. The company specializes in design-build efficiency driven solutions with consulting, estimating, value engineering analysis, scheduling, and computing services delivered from their in-house base of resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Installation Services End-to-end design-build AV system design and installation service providing factory-authorized professional video products along with consulting, service, and maintenance for AV systems serving broadcast, education, government, religious, business/industry, and specialty security markets.
• Consulting Services Industry-leading consulting, qualified service, customer support, and affordable AV technology solutions complemented by the company's experienced distribution mix. Includes value engineering analysis, scheduling, and computing services.
• Rental & Staging Rental services for multi-media presentations, projection systems, staging, tele-conferencing, and audio/video production equipment used for events and temporary installations.
• Professional AV Equipment Distribution Authorized dealer distribution of professional video, audio, and telecommunications equipment from over 300 manufacturers (including CHAUVET Professional, Williams AV, and ARRI), spanning projectors, flat panel displays, lighting, audio products, conferencing solutions, cameras, and interactive whiteboards via the company's online catalog and direct sales.
• Service & Support Ongoing service and maintenance capability to design, build, supply, and maintain workplace AV elements into functionally expandable systems over their operational lifecycle.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PSNI (Professional Systems Network International)minorOthersIndustry affiliation with professional AV systems integration network
• NAB (National Association of Broadcasters)minorOthersIndustry affiliation with national broadcast association
• TAB (Texas Association of Broadcasters)minorOthersRegional industry affiliation with Texas broadcast association
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)minorOthersProfessional affiliation supporting architectural integration projects
• TSA (Texas Society of Architects)minorOthersRegional architectural society affiliation for Texas market
• AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association)minorOthersMajor AV industry trade association membership for professional development and standards

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• Vistacom: Mid-Atlantic-based AV integrator offering design, integration, rental, and managed services across education, government, healthcare, and broadcast. Closely comparable business model, vertical mix, and service-line breadth to LAV.
• HB Communications: East Coast AV systems integrator serving education, government, corporate, and healthcare with design-build, installation, and managed services. Comparable end-to-end integrator model targeting similar institutional verticals.
• IES Communications: Low-voltage and AV integration provider operating across multiple U.S. regions with services in design, installation, and structured cabling. Closely comparable in equipment distribution plus systems integration model for institutional customers.
• Cenero: AV integration and managed services firm specializing in unified communications, video, and collaboration for enterprise and public-sector clients. Highly comparable service portfolio including design-build, control programming, and recurring managed services.
• CCS Presentation Systems: Regional AV integrator focused on education, corporate, and government markets with design, integration, and rental staging services. Comparable mid-market systems integrator business serving similar vertical mix.
• Whitlock (AVC Group): AV collaboration solutions integrator serving enterprise, education, and government customers. Comparable design-build integrator model with overlap in UC, video, and AV control solutions.

Others

• PSNI Network: Network of independent AV integrators (including LAV) collaborating on national and large-scale deployments. Comparable as an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor; represents the partner network LAV leverages for non-West Texas projects.

Broad incumbents

• AVI Systems: Large multi-regional AV systems integrator offering design, integration, and managed services across corporate, education, and government markets. Comparable to LAV in end-to-end integrator model though at significantly broader geographic scale.
• Trox Communications: National AV integrator and managed services provider with broad portfolio spanning design-build, integration, and lifecycle support. Comparable systems integrator model and vertical exposure, particularly in education and government.
• Diversified: National AV integration and media solutions provider with deep broadcast, corporate, and government practice areas. Direct overlap in design-build AV systems, broadcast equipment distribution, and control system programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lubbock-audio-visual-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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