[ATTACH=CONFIG]203535.vB5-nodeid=203535[/ATTACH]SINGAPORE – 5 September, 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.
Jonathan Seller, InfoComm’s senior director of development for the Asia-Pacific region, adds: “The APEx mark is much more than a logo; it is a company’s commitment to the highest quality and customer service. We couldn’t be more pleased to see CGC joining the APEx family of the world’s leading AV firms.”
Vangelis Petridis, head of AV Solutions at CGC, says: “For us, it’s all about delivering the best experience to our customers. We are a very strong team of experienced professionals who have a single goal—To place a big smile in the faces of our clients.”
“Seeking the InfoComm APEx certification is aligned with our mission for the highest quality,” continues Petridis. “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.”
Clients chime in on their project experience with the CGC team. Antoine Wehbe, senior low current division manager at UCC & KCT and Mall of Qatar Project ELV director says: “When it comes to AV systems, there are fewer than a handful of companies that you can trust for the mega projects. CGC is definitely at the top of my list.”
Hesham Ahmed, PMP, CEG International and MOI HQ project director adds: “We have worked closely with CGC in the MOI HQ project, and have found their service to be creative, timely and accurate. Their inputs and suggestions have helped us develop and enhance the execution of the project, and achieve a high standard of deliverables.”
For more information about the InfoComm APEx program, click here: infocomm.org/APEx
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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 5,000 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.
About Consolidated Gulf Co.
Established in 1987, Consolidated Gulf Company (CGC) is a leading technology conglomerate with diversified interests in IT and ITeS, Telecom, Extra Low Voltage, Security and Life Safety, Audio Visual, Building Automation, TETRA, BPO, Engineering and Mobile Telep hony domains. Headquartered in Doha, CGC is certified to the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008, Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 and Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007.
