In September 2016 Martin Watson AV became proud members of CEDIA.

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CEDIA or the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association, is the international trade organisation for the home technology industry.

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Built upon a strong volunteer foundation, CEDIA provides access to industry-leading education, certification, research and raises consumer awareness.

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CEDIA was founded in the USA in 1989 by a group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the up-and-coming electronic systems industry.

Their vision was to advocate the needs of the home technology professional by becoming the leading resource, promoting commerce, offering training and aiding in the assembly of a legitimate industry that was at the time considered more of a hobby.

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The Association was introduced to the UK in 1996 and has grown into an international association with more than 3,700 member companies worldwide.

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CEDIA has advanced the industry by developing timely industry education and certification, launching research initiatives, advocacy on legislative issues, building relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers, educating the consumer and recognising industry achievement.

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All the activities CEDIA undertake are driven by the objectives below. 

 

Regulation

To ensure consumer confidence when chosing to appoint a qualified professional; to protect the industry and to be the industry authority within standards setting organisations.

 

Education

To give visibility and credibility to the industry to bring in newly qualified, capable individuals and increase knowledge of the skilled workforce.

 

Communication 

In order to be respected by the industry; trusted by the consumers and influence the relevant specifiers CEDIA will effectively state what we stand for; who we are and what our members do. 

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CEDIA has come to be recognised as the universal mark of professionalism for businesses within the industry and we are proud to be a part of the Cedia family.   #IAMCEDIA