Celebrating 40 Years of Service, Support, and Solutions
As the leading provider of innovative service, support, and solutions to the Pro AV industry, Extron is delighted to celebrate 40 years of growth and success. Having started with a single problem-solving computer-video interface in 1983, we now make over 5,000 products. Our technologies are enhancing the experiences of millions of people around the globe every day.
We have achieved this milestone thanks to our talented and dedicated employees, our loyal customers, and our unflinching adherence to the principles set forth by our founder, Andrew Edwards.
Customers Count on Extron Every Day
Trust is the key to building strong business relationships. Over the years, AV professionals and end users around the world have entrusted us to help them solve their technology challenges. Here's what a few of them have said about working with us.
Looking Back with Gratitude
Extron's 40th Anniversary celebration is a time to look back at our history and to express our gratitude for all those who helped us make it this far.
Our Employees - Our employees are our greatest asset and we wouldn't be where we are today without their outstanding skills and hard work. At every level in every department, they put forth the efforts required to develop and support our exceptional technology solutions which have helped drive Extron to new heights of success. Through the decades, their commitment to complete customer satisfaction has helped Extron become the industry trademark for customer support – something that we will continue to foster as we progress into the future.
Our Customers - Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. When we first began, we couldn't have imagined the kind of community that has grown, and continues to grow, around our technologies and services. We are grateful for the consultants, integrators, programmers, and end-users who have partnered with us over the years. We remain dedicated to providing the best customer experience possible, as well as products that provide the highest level of performance, dependability, and value.
Extron Timeline: 40 Years of Milestones
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Autumn 1983
- Extron is established and releases first product: RGB 100 computer-video interface
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1984
- Extron opens first office in Stanton, CA
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1985
- First bulk cable introduced: BNC-4
- First cable adapter introduced: SY 25
- Company incorporated as RGB Systems, Inc. doing business as Extron Electronics
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1986
- First switcher launched: SW 2 A
- ADA 3 Analog Distribution Amplifier introduced
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1987
- RGB 109 interface introduced in conjunction with IBM P/S 2 personal computer
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1988
- RGB 202 interface introduced
- P/2 DA2 introduced
- First Extron product catalog printed (six pages)
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1989
- First edition of ExtroNews published
- Handbook of Computer Video Interfacing, Vol. I, published
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1990
- S3 logo unveiled symbolizing Service, Support, and Solutions
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1991
- First system switcher launched: System 8
- Extron chosen to chair InfoComm® Shoot-Out® committee
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1992
- First Video Test Generators introduced: VTG 50, VTG 100
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1993
- First matrix switcher introduced: Matrix 200
- First scan converter launched: Emotia
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1994
- Europe office opens in The Netherlands
- Extron is named Manufacturer of the Year by ICIA
- Asia office established in Singapore
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1995
- Extron.com website launched
- Extron HQ relocates to new facility in Anaheim, CA
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1996
- CrossPoint Matrix Switchers introduced
- Extron School on the Road launched
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1997
- Extron headquarters expands to second building in Anaheim, CA
- First video scaler introduced
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1998
- Matrix 6400 introduced
- System 5cr System Switcher introduced
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1999
- Handbook of Video Interfacing and Distribution - Vol. VI, released on CD-ROM
- Architectural Adapter Plates (AAPs) introduced
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2000
- S3 Technical Institute opens in Anaheim
- School of A/V Technologies debuts
- Extron Japan office opens
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2001
- MediaLink® family introduced
- Hideaway Surface Access products introduced
- S3 Technical Institute Training Facility in Singapore opens
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2002
- Extron and Inline combine operations
- Extron product catalog exceeds 500 pages
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2003
- IP Link® control processors introduced
- Extron Institute School of Instructional A/V Technologies launched
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2004
- Extron Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification
- MediaLink® Controller with Integrated IP Link® introduced
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2005
- System Integrator Speakers introduced
- Inaugural issue of MediaLink® Classroom Systems Design Guide
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2006
- PoleVault Systems launched
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2007
- New office opens in Shanghai
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2008
- New Europe HQ in Amersfoort, The Netherlands
- New Middle East Office in Dubai, UAE
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2009
- TouchLink Touchpanels launched
- Flat Field Speakers launched
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2010
- Industry's first ENERGY STAR® amplifiers introduced
- Extron acquires product division of Electrosonic
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2011
- New HQ Building in Anaheim, CA opens
- Andrew Edwards receives InfoComm Pioneers of AV award
- XTP Systems introduced
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2012
- DMP 128 audio DSP processor introduced
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2013
- TeamWork® collaboration systems introduced
- From 2011 to 2013 New Extron offices open around the world: Washington, D.C., London, Paris, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Bangalore, New Delhi, Beijing, Seoul, Moscow, New York City, Dallas, North Carolina
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2014
- DTP CrossPoint launched
- Global Configurator Pro Software Introduced
- SMP 351 Streaming Media Processor Introduced
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2015
- Andrew Edwards Inducted into rAVe and SCN Halls of Fame
- XTP II CrossPoint Matrix Introduced - World's First 50 Gbps Digital Backplane
- NetPA Compact Audio Power Amplifiers with Dante Introduced
- Room Scheduling Launched
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2016
- Quantum Ultra Modular 4K Videowall Processor Launched
- AV Industry's First 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 HDMI Scalers
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2017
- Pendant Speakers Introduced
- TLP Pro 725 and TLP Pro 1025 Touchpanels Introduced
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2018
- NAV Series Pro AV over IP Introduced
- GlobalScripter Integrated Development Environment Introduced
- Everlast Power Supplies Announced
- XPA Ultra Series Amplifiers Introduced
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2019
- ISS 608 Introduced
- SB 33 A Introduced - Industry's First Adjustable Width Sound Bar
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2020
- XPA U 758 Introduced - World's First 8 Channel Half-Rack Amplifier
- FOX3 Series Fiber Systems Launched
- 8K HDMI I/O Boards for XTP II Introduced - XTP II CP HD 8K
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2021
- TLP Pro 1230WTG Ultra-Wide Touchpanel Introduced
- XPA U 3502 Introduced - World's Most Powerful Professional Grade Half-Rack Amplifier
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2022
- VCA 100 Virtual Control Appliance Launched
- Certified Systems for MS Teams Rooms Launched
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2023
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The Future is Bright
As we look forward into the future, we see opportunities to continue to be innovative - to develop the right products for our customers and to provide the service and support they need to be successful. As new technologies arise, we see opportunities to provide solutions that meet the needs of an ever-changing world.
Core Technologies for the Enterprise
As organizations transform to meet new challenges, they need flexible technology that positions them to thrive in a competitive environment. To support enterprise goals, that technology must be reliable, high-performance, energy-efficient, expandable, network-connected, secure, and future-friendly.
Smart Technologies
To enhance user experiences, system operation must be intuitive and automate as many processes as possible. Network connected hardware working in concert with flexible configuration, deployment and asset management tools empowers technology managers to deploy and support AV technologies at scale throughout the enterprise.
Technologies to Support Sustainability
As sustainability becomes increasingly imperative, organizations are finding that thoughtfully designed technology can be used to support their goals. We are designing products that help to save energy, money, and precious resources while enabling users to improve productivity and efficiency.
Extron grew up alongside the AV industry. For four decades, we've seen the evolution of technologies that completely reshaped how people communicate, and we're proud of the leading role we play in developing innovations that drive the industry forward. As we continue developing core technologies for the enterprise, I'm very excited for the road ahead.