http://www.cepro.com/topic/C335 CE Pro 100 Stories from CE Pro, The Leading Information Source for the Custom Electronics Installer en cepro@ehpub.com Copyright 2008 2008-07-24T20:42:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/complete_ce_pro_100_product_analysis_download/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/complete_ce_pro_100_product_analysis_download/#When:12:14:00Z The entire product and brand analysis for the CE Pro 100 is now available for download. News, Product News, CE Pro 100 2008-06-06T12:14:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/integrators_detail_favorite_brands/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/integrators_detail_favorite_brands/#When:12:36:00Z The perspective of custom installers is probably quite different than it was a year ago. Many are turning to such tried-and-true technologies as performance audio, control, front projection and home networks during this economic slowdown. News, CE Pro 100 2008-06-02T12:36:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/economy_profit_big_concerns_for_ce_pro_100/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/economy_profit_big_concerns_for_ce_pro_100/#When:11:46:00Z CE Pro 100 integrators say housing slowdown and declining product margins are topics of concern for 2008. News, CE Pro 100 2008-05-02T11:46:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/the_ce_pro_100_real_and_representative/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/the_ce_pro_100_real_and_representative/#When:11:45:00Z The publication of the prestigious CE Pro 100 list garners reaction in the industry like no other. But it’s real and accurately represents the industry. News, CE Pro 100 2008-05-02T11:45:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/verifying_the_ce_pro_100_how_its_done/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/verifying_the_ce_pro_100_how_its_done/#When:11:43:00Z Unfortunately, you can’t undertake an annual project like the CE Pro 100 without delving into the methodology. Here’s how it’s done. News, CE Pro 100 2008-05-02T11:43:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/9_key_trends_from_the_ce_pro_100/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/9_key_trends_from_the_ce_pro_100/#When:11:52:00Z The CE Pro 100 is out, and we’ve broken down what makes up the companies making the yearly list. News, CE Pro 100 2008-05-01T11:52:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_reports_9_revenue_jump/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_reports_9_revenue_jump/#When:11:51:00Z Integration companies in the CE Pro 100 made it through 2007 without being negatively impacted by the slowdown in the U.S. housing market.  News, CE Pro 100 2008-05-01T11:51:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_call_for_entries/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_call_for_entries/#When:13:16:00Z The CE Pro 100 will be published in the May issue of CE Pro magazine: enter today! News, CE Pro 100 2008-02-01T13:16:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/integrators_reveal_preferred_brands_and_vendors/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/integrators_reveal_preferred_brands_and_vendors/#When:13:06:00Z Long-standing custom manufacturers such as SpeakerCraft, Runco, Stewart Filmscreen, Crestron and Lutron continue to make more appearances in the final results of the CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis than Paris Hilton does in the tabloids.  News, Product News, CE Pro 100 2007-06-04T13:06:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/podcast_analyzing_the_ce_pro_100/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/podcast_analyzing_the_ce_pro_100/#When:15:39:00Z Discussing the trends in the CE Pro Podcast, sponsored by Square D Clipsal, a brand of Schneider Electric, are Jason Knott, editor-in-chief of CE Pro magazine, and Jason Unger, website publisher of CEPro.com. News, Podcast, CE Pro 100 2007-05-17T15:39:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/does_the_ce_pro_100_list_miss_the_mark_cast_your_vote/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/does_the_ce_pro_100_list_miss_the_mark_cast_your_vote/#When:14:06:00Z Often a lighting rod for reader criticism, the the annual listing of highest revenue integrators is in our May 2007 issue. Is the scope of companies featured too wide and not “custom” enough? Respond to the current poll question. News, CE Pro 100 2007-05-09T14:06:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_reports_104_jump_in_install_price/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/ce_pro_100_reports_104_jump_in_install_price/#When:20:35:01Z Profit, not revenues appear to be the focus for this year’s CE Pro 100. Over the past few years, a handful of CE Pro 100 list members have filed for bankruptcy, supporting the old adage that “revenues do not equal profits.” News, CE Pro 100 2007-05-01T20:35:01-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/69_companies_verify_their_data/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/69_companies_verify_their_data/#When:19:54:00Z Five years ago CE Pro began asking for independent verifying documentation from companies submitted information. The verification is optional, but the number of verified financials has steadily increased. News, CE Pro 100 2007-05-01T19:54:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/key_data_findings_revenue_per_install_doubles/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/key_data_findings_revenue_per_install_doubles/#When:19:47:00Z The CE Pro 100 reported total revenues of $684.8 million, down slightly from last year’s $704 million. News, CE Pro 100 2007-05-01T19:47:00-05:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/from_the_editor_high_volume_doesnt_mean_loud/K335 http://www.cepro.com/article/from_the_editor_high_volume_doesnt_mean_loud/#When:13:12:01Z There will continue to be a growing influence in the custom-installation market from larger, high-volume companies. News, CE Pro 100 2006-05-03T13:12:01-05:00