InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has announced that Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) of Doha, Qatar, has become the Middle East’s first AV company to receive its AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) designation.
FAIRFAX, VA — September 14, 2016 — InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has announced that Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) of Doha, Qatar, has become the Middle East’s first AV company to receive its AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) designation.
APEx is InfoComm’s seal of approval for companies that set high standards for employee training and certification and meet their clients' needs by delivering exceptional solutions. With this mark of distinction, CGC joins an elite group of almost 50 dedicated integration companies and AV design consulting firms worldwide.
To receive APEx recognition, a company must demonstrate a high level of service quality and technical capability by building a team of Certified Technology Specialists™ (CTS®), adhering to InfoComm standards, and proving ongoing customer satisfaction. InfoComm’s CTS certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute under the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ISO/IEC 17024:2012 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Schemes of Persons program.
“The APEx mark is much more than a logo; it represents a company’s commitment to the highest quality and customer service,” says Jonathan Seller, InfoComm’s Senior Director of Development for the Asia-Pacific region. “We couldn’t be more pleased to see CGC joining the APEx family of the world’s leading AV firms.”
“For us, it's all about delivering the best experience to our customers,” says Vangelis Petridis, Head of AV Solutions at CGC. “We are a very strong team of experienced professionals who have a single goal: to place a big smile on the faces of our clients.
“Seeking the InfoComm APEx certification is aligned with our mission for the highest quality,” Petridis continues. “As the Middle East’s first APEx-certified company, we feel honored that our meticulous efforts and attention to detail have been acknowledged by InfoComm, which is the global AV standards organization. It gives us extra courage to invest even more energy and excitement in delivering the best AV standard in Qatar.”
For more information about the InfoComm APEx program, visit infocomm.org/APEx.
About InfoComm International
InfoComm International® is the global trade association representing the commercial audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,400 members, representing over 70,000 AV professionals worldwide, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV standards, market research and news. Its training, certification and education programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers in the Western Hemisphere. InfoComm also produces trade shows in China, Europe, India, Latin America and the Middle East. Additional information is available at infocomm.org.
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