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PSA AND USAV PARTNER WITH LATIN PRESS AND CONSORCIOTEC FOR EXPANDED NETWORK IN LATIN AMERICA

April 28, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – April 28, 2020 – PSA (psasecurity2021.insightful.design), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today announced a new partnership with ConsorcioTec, part of Latin Press, for PSA and USAV. ConsorcioTec is the first pan-regional buyers consortium for local low-voltage integrators specializing in Electronic Security, DataCom Networks, Custom Electronics, Building Automation & Controls, Systems Integrations, and Multimedia Installations.

“Our partnership with Latin Press and ConsorcioTec will help PSA and USAV reach more systems integrators in Latin America, both in security and AV,” said Bill Bozeman, CEO of PSA. “As we look to increase our international footprint, growth in Latin America is a top priority. The excellent reputation of ConsorcioTec and its partners made this decision an easy one.”

ConsorcioTec will help PSA and USAV expand the brands to low-voltage integrators in Latin America. Likewise, the collaboration will bring the many benefits of the PSA and USAV networks to ConsorcioTec’s vendor and integrator partners. These benefits include group purchasing, education, networking, marketing and more.

"We have been working on this agreement for a while now," said Max Jaramillo, Chief Integrator Advocate of ConsorcioTec. "It permits us to strengthen ties with two recognized entities in the field of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), learn from them and finally help each other in the development of the industry. I am confident that the agreement will serve to drive integrator sales in Latin America."

For more information about ConsorcioTec, visit: https://www.consorciotec.com/en/

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About PSA

PSA is the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators in North America. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations.

PSA’s mission is to empower its owners to become the most successful systems integrators in the markets they serve. PSA brings this mission to life by partnering with industry leading product and solution providers, delivering unparalleled education and training programs and by offering a variety of distinctive services that can enhance any company’s operations. Learn more at psasecurity2021.insightful.design.

About USAV

USAV is a division of PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators in North America. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations. USAV bonds pro audio-visual affiliates together as an elite industry team. With integrator members through the U.S. and Canada, partnerships with top pro AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage USAV provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. USAV integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of pro AV specialists and personal relationships with local AV experts. For more information, visit www.usavgroup.net.

About Latin Press and ConsorcioTec

With over 25 years’ experience, Latin Press is a business to business media and events producer for Latin America in the fields of HVAC, building automation, facility management, a/v multimedia systems, tv & radio production and electronic security, with magazines, websites, newsletters, market reports, conferences and trade exhibitions. Spearheaded by Latin Press, ConsorcioTec™ is the first pan-regional buyers consortium for local low-voltage integrators specializing in Electronic Security, DataCom Networks, Custom Electronics, Building Automation & Controls, Systems Integrations, and Multimedia Installations. The network now counts with 15 local integrators and over 16 different "Preferred Vendor" manufacturing partners.

PSA Media Contact

Candice Aragon

Director of Marketing

Office: 303-450-3467

caragon@psasecurity.com