Da-Lite Screen Company specializes in front and rear projection screen technology, and manufactures a complete product line for the commercial and residential audio-visual markets. "Joining D-Tools made perfect sense for Da-Lite," said Matt Teevan, marketing manager for Da-Lite. "With requests for more than 4,000 of our products from existing D-Tools subscribers, expanding the relationship to include the entire product line will reinforce our long-term strategy for system integrators."
D-Tools' software, System Integrator 4 (SI 4), enables system integrators and custom installation professionals to create detailed designs, floor plans, schematics and elevations. Projects are managed with automated proposals, scheduling, pick lists, purchase orders and additional documents that streamline the integrated installation of audio and video products. One of the most powerful features of System Integrator 4 is the ability for the user to pull information from their database of products. Users are automatically informed of the most recent product updates from Manufacturer Partners each time the software is opened, giving system integrators the advantage of designing systems using the most current product information.
"The addition of Da-Lite to our Manufacturer Partner Program is great on many levels," said Adam Stone, president of D-Tools. "Our database continues to grow with quality offerings from companies who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the industry. The addition of Da-Lite as a Manufacturer Partner gives them exposure to thousands of users and saves time for the integrators. Together we'll add their information and offer it for free to all System Integrator users."
At the same time, D-Tools has announced that Vutec Corporation has also signed up toits Manufacturer Partner Program. Vutec manufactures technologically advanced, award-winning video projection screens and accessories for home theatre, government or commercial uses.
"D-Tools provides an advanced solution that goes hand-in-hand with the technology we are known for throughout the world," said Howard. L. Sinkoff, president of Vutec Corp. "This program will help dealers and installers build sales and integrate the optimal Vutec screen and accessory into any environment."
D-Tools recently announced that its software is now in use with 2,000 companies.
(Lee Baldock)
