May 25, 2023
5 Big Questions: Crestron at LightFair 2023
We catch up with Bill Schafer, Crestron's Executive Vice President, Commercial Lighting, to learn how the $1+ billion company is landing huge projects and approaching the market.
Topics we explore:
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Tell us more about how Crestron has been able to be involved in some very large-scale and high profile projects. (0:45)
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Commercial and residential AV enthusiasts know the Crestron name very well. Privately held company, but multiple sources estimate revenues over $1 billion. How does the rather large ecosystem of Crestron product offerings impact or help the commercial lighting division? (2:20)
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Engineers and lighting designers who specify lighting controls can be very finicky or may prove hard to break old habits. What would Crestron say to a specifier who’s never closely considered a Crestron system, to earn their consideration? (3:30)
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Why was it important for Crestron to exhibit at LightFair? (4:58)
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What exciting things should lighting people expect to see from Crestron in the year ahead? (6:40)
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