What the display shield does

The Display Shield is the commercial brand of Protective Enclosures Company, LLC (PEC), a privately held Florida-incorporated manufacturer founded in 2009 by brothers Justin and Jarad King. The company designs and fabricates weatherproof and tamper-resistant enclosures for indoor and outdoor TVs and digital signage displays, producing a five-line product family (The Display Shield in HMWPE polymer; The TV Shield PRO, PRO Portrait, PRO Lite in powder-coated aluminum/steel; and the budget E-Series in ABS/ASA plastic) at unit price points from $286.50 to $1,599 across screen sizes from 19 to 110 inches. Core technology relies on proprietary sealing and assembly systems (ExactSeal triple sealing, Quick Install gas-shock hinges, Maximum Security screw assembly, IP-65 rated touch frames, thermostatically controlled filtered fans), is protected by US Patent 9,235,232 plus PCT and Taiwan patents, and is IP55 tested.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales via a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on thedisplayshield.com and thetvshield.com, an authorized dealer program with online locator, marketplace listings (Amazon, Home Depot), enterprise phone sales, and a co-marketing partnership with Philips Digital Signage. Customer segments are organized into Commercial & Professional (the primary segment, served through AV installers), Institutional/Industrial (impact, anti-ligature, wash-down), and Residential. Named installations span sports venues (AT&T Stadium, O.co Coliseum, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Talladega Superspeedway, University of Alabama), attractions (Six Flags, Disney, Dollywood), hospitality (Marriott, Sheraton), food service (TGI Fridays, P.F. Chang, Bahama Breeze, Houlihan's), retail/public (Times Square), manufacturing (Ghirardelli), transportation (Southwest Airlines), and government (US Army Institute for Chemical Research); PEC states 59,000+ installations across 58 countries. Operations are run from a corporate headquarters in Altamonte Springs FL with manufacturing/distribution facilities in Zebulon NC and Erie PA.

Name

the display shield

Legal name

Protective Enclosures Company, LLC

Website

https://thedisplayshield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Display Shield (Protective Enclosures Company) is a US manufacturer of weatherproof indoor and outdoor TV and digital signage enclosures serving commercial, institutional, and residential customers across 58 countries via direct e-commerce, dealers, and a Philips Digital Signage partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Display Enclosures

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Rugged Displays (Harsh Environment) (HDACADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enclosures, Thermal Management & Hardware (Fasteners) Retail (CRACAKAL), Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)

Keywords

• Outdoor TV enclosures
• Digital signage protection
• Weatherproof display enclosures
• Commercial TV enclosures
• Anti-ligature TV covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - TV/Display Enclosures: One-time purchase of physical enclosure products including The Display Shield, TV Shield PRO, TV Shield PRO Portrait, TV Shield PRO Lite, and TV Shield E-Series. Products are sold at various price points from entry-level to professional grade, with optional accessories (fans, heaters, mounts, touch frames) available as add-ons. No recurring revenue model; revenue is transactional per unit sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Display Shield (Protective Enclosures Company, LLC) designs, engineers, and manufactures weatherproof indoor and outdoor enclosures for standard flat-screen TVs and digital signage displays. Its product portfolio spans entry-level ABS/ASA covers (E-Series), HMWPE polymer commercial enclosures (Display Shield), powder-coated aluminum/steel professional enclosures (TV Shield PRO, Portrait, and Lite variants), plus IP-65 rated outdoor touch-screen and anti-ligature specialty variants. Enclosures protect displays from weather, vandalism, theft, dust, insects, and impact at price points generally 50-75% below dedicated outdoor TVs.

Product overview

Protective Enclosures Company (PEC) offers a portfolio of protective TV and digital display enclosures, spanning from entry-level covers to professional-grade weatherproof systems. The core product lines include: The Display Shield (HMWPE polymer weatherproof enclosure, 19-65 inches, 7-year warranty, US Patent 9,235,232), The TV Shield PRO (aluminum/steel professional enclosure with ExactSeal technology, 40-86 inches), The TV Shield PRO Portrait (vertical steel enclosure, 40-65 inches), The TV Shield PRO Lite (aluminum indoor/outdoor enclosure, 44-110 inches), and The TV Shield E-Series (budget ABS/ASA cover, 36-65 inches). Touch screen capability is available as an add-on (IP-65 IR touch frames) for PRO series models. Anti-ligature versions are offered for healthcare and correctional applications. A separate residential sub-brand (The TV Shield) serves homeowners. Products are primarily manufactured in the USA with select accessories from overseas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Display Shield: Weatherproof tamper-resistant enclosure designed for commercial digital signage and flat panel displays with security screw system protection.
• The TV Shield
• The TV Shield PRO
• The TV Shield PRO Portrait
• The TV Shield PRO Lite
• The TV Shield E-Series

Products and services

• The Display Shield® Weatherproof, tamper-resistant outdoor digital signage enclosure manufactured using HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) with a .220-inch ultra-clear LEXAN polycarbonate front panel, security screw system, and protection against rain, theft, tampering, and vandalism. Sizes range from 19-65 inches in portrait or landscape orientation. Covered by US Patent 9,235,232 and IP55 certification.
• The TV Shield PRO™ Professional-grade weatherproof outdoor TV enclosure built with powder-coated lightweight aluminum and steel, featuring proprietary ExactSeal™ triple sealing system, Quick Install™ gas-shock opening, anti-glare polycarbonate front panel, thermostat-controlled filtered air circulation, dual high-strength chambered key locks, and universal VESA full-motion internal mount. Sizes range from 40-86 inches in landscape orientation.
• The TV Shield PRO Portrait™ Weatherproof, secure outdoor display enclosure built from triple-coated steel for vertical orientation, with VESA pattern compatibility from 75x75 to 600x600, shatterproof anti-glare polycarbonate front panel, Quick Install™ system, and thermostatically controlled fan system with 120mm fans and 60ppi filters. Sizes range from 40-65 inches.
• The TV Shield PRO Lite™ Affordable protective TV enclosure built with lightweight powder-coated aluminum for indoor use or outdoor applications requiring strong screen defense rather than full weatherproofing. Features .177-inch thick ultra-clear shatterproof polycarbonate front shield, Maximum Security™ screw assembly system, and is convertible to a ligature-resistant enclosure. Sizes range from 44-110 inches.
• The TV Shield E-Series™ Cost-efficient outdoor TV cover made from ABS and ASA polymer plastic, providing rain, wind, UV, and vandal resistance with an included internal full motion mount. Sizes range from 36-65 inches in landscape orientation, with opaque front cover instead of clear polycarbonate. Covered by a 2-year warranty.
• The TV Shield (Residential) Weatherproof and secure residential outdoor TV enclosure designed for residential consumers, with a lightweight universal design for outdoor and indoor areas and easy-open front panel. Sold via a dedicated residential sub-brand at thetvshield.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-75% cost reduction vs dedicated outdoor TVs ($3,000-$10,000)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philips Digital Signage (EPI - TPV Technology Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEC is partnered with Philips Signage Solutions business development center in North America (EPI, a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the exclusive licensee for Philips Commercial Signage and Philips Monitors worldwide). The partnership enables complete outdoor digital signage solutions combining Philips displays with PEC enclosures.
• Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)minorOthersPEC is a member of the CEA, which provides industry leadership on market research, forecasts, consumer surveys, legislative and regulatory news, engineering standards, and training resources.
• Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA)coreOthersPEC is a CEDIA member - a global authority in the home technology industry serving over 22,000 industry professionals with education, certification, research, and consumer awareness. PEC participates in CEDIA Expo for professional AV installer outreach.
• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)coreOthersPEC is an IAAPA member. IAAPA hosts the largest international tradeshow for the attractions industry. PEC has been highlighted at IAAPA Attractions Expo and serves numerous theme parks, water parks, and amusement venues as customers.
• InfoComm InternationalcoreOthersPEC is an InfoComm member - the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. PEC introduced The TV Shield PRO at InfoComm 2014.
• World Waterpark Association (WWA)minorOthersPEC is a WWA member, serving the water park industry with weatherproof TV and display protection suitable for pool areas, water parks, and marine environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SunBriteTV: SunBriteTV is an established manufacturer of dedicated outdoor-rated televisions sold at $3,000-$10,000+, representing the higher-priced alternative that The Display Shield enclosures are designed to displace for cost-conscious buyers.
• Peerless-AV: Peerless-AV is a broad-line AV mounting, enclosure, and digital signage infrastructure supplier serving commercial integrators globally; its outdoor enclosure and kiosk offerings overlap with PEC's commercial Display Shield line.
• Chief (Legrand AV): Chief manufactures professional AV mounting solutions and display enclosures as part of Legrand AV's broader commercial AV portfolio, serving the same professional installer channel that The Display Shield targets with its PRO and Portrait lines.
• Premier Mounts: Premier Mounts designs and manufactures professional display mounting systems and enclosures for commercial AV installations, addressing the same professional installer and digital signage integrator customer base as The Display Shield.

Emerging players

• MirageVision: MirageVision produces outdoor-rated TV and display solutions, including enclosures and integrated outdoor displays, providing partial competitive overlap with The Display Shield's outdoor display protection portfolio.
• SkyVue Outdoor TVs: SkyVue manufactures outdoor-rated televisions for residential and commercial settings, representing an alternative approach to outdoor display deployment that competes for the same end-customer budgets as PEC enclosures.
• iPort (Sonance): iPort produces premium mounting and enclosure solutions for tablets and touch displays in residential and commercial settings, addressing adjacent use cases in interactive signage and digital displays where PEC also competes with its Touch Screen enclosures.

Direct peers

• Sealoc: Sealoc manufactures weatherproof and waterproof TV enclosures and outdoor display protection products sold direct to consumer and commercial markets, directly competing with The Display Shield's core enclosure portfolio.
• Apollo Enclosures: Apollo Enclosures produces outdoor TV enclosures and weatherproof display cabinets for both residential and commercial customers, offering a directly comparable product line to The Display Shield's TV Shield and Display Shield families.

Others

• Middle Atlantic Products (Legrand): Middle Atlantic Products manufactures AV infrastructure, racks, and display support solutions used by commercial AV integrators; while not a direct enclosure competitor, it serves the same professional installer ecosystem that The Display Shield targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theTVshield
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thetvshield
• Facebookfacebook.com/thetvshield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3237417
• Instagraminstagram.com/thetvshield
• Pinterestpinterest.com/thetvshield

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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