avw broadcast

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AVW Broadcast, operating as AVW Group, is a privately held B2B technology distributor and systems integrator specializing in broadcast, RF, IT, and audio-visual (AV) technologies. Founded in 1985 (with its Special Services Group engineering arm established in 1983), the company is headquartered in Roseville, Sydney, and operates direct sales and support offices across five Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth/Adelaide) and two New Zealand cities (Auckland, Wellington), giving it coverage across five time zones and selected APAC markets. The business operates two complementary revenue streams: wholesale distribution of broadcast, RF, and AV equipment from world-leading brands (notably Extron, Telycam, GloryStar, Telewave, and Fischer Keystone), and engineering services delivered through the Special Services Group, including broadcast transmission and satellite networking, IPTV/emergency/digital signage network deployment, broadcast media studio design and fitout, RF and cellular site engineering, hospital and simulation content capture, in-building communications (DAS, voice alarm), and custom cable manufacturing and looming. AVW's go-to-market is sales-led and channel-driven, selling to integration partners, reseller partners, and end-clients across Australia and New Zealand, supported by an online account portal and regional contact centers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no public ticker, and appears to be founder or management-owned.

Name

avw broadcast

Legal name

AVW Group

Website

https://avw.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AVW Group is a privately held B2B technology distributor and systems integrator specializing in broadcast, RF, IT, and AV equipment across Australia and New Zealand, operating direct sales offices in six cities and an in-house Special Services Group engineering arm for broadcast, IPTV, and RF deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast and AV Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Broadcast equipment distribution
• AV systems integration
• RF transmission solutions
• Professional audio visual
• Broadcast engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: Wholesale distribution of broadcast, RF, audio-visual equipment and related technologies to integration partners, resellers, and end-clients across Australia and New Zealand.
2. Engineering and Professional Services: The Special Services Group provides engineered solutions, systems installation/integration, project management, and critical system maintenance and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AVW Broadcast (AVW Group) is a B2B technology distributor and systems integrator that supplies broadcast, RF, audio-visual equipment and related technologies across Australia and New Zealand. The company distributes world-leading AV and broadcast brands to integration partners, resellers and end-clients, and operates a Special Services Group (SSG) that provides engineered solutions, systems design and integration, project management, and critical system maintenance and support.

Product overview

AVW Group is a technology distributor specializing in Broadcast, RF, IT and AV (audio-visual) technologies, operating across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates as a multi-product distributor and systems integrator, offering a portfolio of broadcast and AV equipment products combined with comprehensive engineering services. Key product offerings include the Extron DTP3 T 321 USB-C transmitter and BT 100 AT Bluetooth Dante audio interface. The services portfolio encompasses the Special Services Group (SSG) established in 1983, providing engineered solutions including broadcast transmission and satellite networking, media studio design and fitout, IPTV/emergency/digital signage networks, hospital simulation content solutions, RF and cellular site engineering, and cable manufacturing. The company distributes across multiple brand categories including AV Products, Broadcast Products, and Cable and Connectors brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DTP3 T 321 4K/60 USB-C DTP3 Transmitter Long-distance USB-C extender that transmits video, audio, data, power, and bidirectional RS-232 signals up to 4K/60 resolution with 100W charging capability, distributed by AVW as part of the Extron brand portfolio.
• BT 100 AT D Bluetooth Dante Audio Interface Wall-mounted Bluetooth interface enabling wireless integration of Bluetooth devices into Dante-enabled audio systems for audio streaming and playback, distributed by AVW as part of the Extron brand portfolio.
• Broadcast Transmission and Satellite Networking Services

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExtroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtron is a major brand partner for professional AV solutions including the DTP3 USB-C transmitter, Bluetooth Dante audio interfaces, and control systems. AVW distributes Extron products and offers Extron Control Professional certification programs.
• TelycamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelycam is a brand partner for camera solutions. AVW features Telycam case studies demonstrating live streaming capabilities for events and exhibitions.
• GloryStarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGloryStar is a brand partner providing meeting room tablet solutions. AVW features GloryStar solutions for corporate meeting management applications.
• TelewavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelewave is a brand partner for RF and telecommunications equipment. AVW distributes Telewave products for broadcast and transmission applications.
• AES (Audio Engineering Society)minorOthersAVW provides access to AES technical papers including the Automated Assessment of Surround Sound paper, demonstrating commitment to professional audio education and standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wesco / Anixter: Global distributor of communications, networking and AV infrastructure products. Relevant as a much larger incumbent competing for the same category of integrator customers.
• Diversified: Global AV/IT integrator delivering broadcast, media, collaboration and experiential solutions. Comparable to AVW's broadcast and corporate AV integration work but with international scale.
• AVI-SPL: Largest global AV systems integrator providing design, deployment and managed services for enterprise and public-sector clients. Overlaps with AVW's SSG in integration services, but at much larger scale.
• ScanSource: Global technology distributor of AV, communications and broadcast solutions. Larger incumbent operating the same multi-brand distribution model with broader geographic reach.
• Black Box: Provider of integrated AV, communications and networking solutions for enterprise and public infrastructure. Overlaps with AVW's in-building communications, digital signage and integration capabilities.

Direct peers

• National Audio Systems: Australian pro-AV and broadcast equipment distributor serving integrators across Australia. Comparable business model with a similar channel-and-engineering structure to AVW.
• Amber Technology: Australian distributor of professional AV, broadcast and music technology brands to system integrators and resellers. Closely comparable product mix and channel model in the same ANZ territory.
• Jands: Long-standing Australian distributor and integrator of professional audio, lighting and AV technologies. Directly comparable to AVW in serving ANZ integrators with a multi-brand portfolio plus in-house engineering and systems design.

Emerging players

• Audinate: Developer of the Dante audio-over-IP networking standard used across AVW's product portfolio (e.g., BT 100 AT integration). Comparable ecosystem player influencing the AV distribution and integration value chain.

Others

• Extron Electronics: Primary AV brand partner of AVW and a manufacturer of AV signal processing, control and distribution products. Adjacent relationship: AVW distributes Extron in ANZ, making Extron both a vendor and a comparable competitor in the AV equipment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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