Daniel J SaitEI Live! 2025 (17-18 September, Farnborough) is shaping up to be a must-attend trade show for AV installers. Here are four exhibitors worth your attention and what they’re bringing to help you deliver better, smarter installations.
Fracarro: Advanced AV & Smart Building Solutions
Fracarro returns to the UK stage (Stand 72a) with a wide suite of signal reception, distribution and active security systems.
From its roots in antenna manufacture (1933), Fracarro has expanded into GPON and FTTH fibre networks, multiservice headends, satellite distribution, amplifiers, IP networking tech and solutions for single homes, apartments, hospitality and smart buildings.
For installers, the key is flexibility: whether you’re designing for hotels, large buildings or residential, Fracarro promises services backed by R&D, technical pre- and post-sales support, and globally proven components.
FS Cables: The Tru Range for Every Application
Find FS Cables on Stand 51, where its Tru range is gathering attention.
The portfolio covers everything from TruHD (high-speed data) to TruSound (audio), TruLighting, TruSecurity, TruOptic (fibre optics), TruVision (TV distribution) and beyond. All stocked in the UK, designed for ease of installation and reliability.
There’s also a prize draw (win a pair of AirPods) to draw visitors in. For installers, that’s more than just cables: it’s about complete accessory, network and connectivity support.
Sound Service: Power, Loudspeakers & Outdoor Audio
Sound Service (Stand 3) is leaning heavily into power treatment, discreet speaker solutions and outdoor audio.
It will show IsoTek’s new SMART Power series (Alpha, Delta) offering rack-mounted PDU units with advanced control (LAN, RS232, Wi-Fi), surge protection and outlet level control.
There’s also the IsoTek V5 Syncro Uni 10 DC cancelling device to reduce transformer hum, new secret custom-install speaker models and outdoor loudspeakers from TRIANGLE (IP66 certified) plus the HARVEY matrix control system. For installations where audio clarity, aesthetics and environmental resilience matter, these are big upgrades.
OneAV: Installer Support First
OneAV (Stand 15) positions itself not just as product supplier, but as a technical partner for the custom installer.
Visitors will find brands such as Monitor Audio, HDAnywhere, GUDE, Shelly, Netgear etc., being used to demonstrate full stack integration: power management, video distribution, control systems, networking and audio.
What sets OneAV apart is the emphasis on real-world problems: installers can expect advice to simplify workflows, tackle HDMI over IP, manage system control, and reduce complexity. The stand isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about usable solutions.
Why These Matter & What Trends They Represent
- Integration & Connectivity: Between Fracarro’s fibre/IP work, FS Cables’ TruLAN/TruOptic, and OneAV’s network systems, wired infrastructure is front and centre.
- Power & Noise Management: Noise suppression and power conditioning (Sound Service / IsoTek) continue to be differentiators in higher-end installs.
- Discreet Design & Outdoor Use: The demand for invisible, outdoor-rated, yet hi-fidelity products shows up in the offerings from Sound Service (outdoor TRIANGLE, Secret loudspeakers).
- Installer Support & Value Beyond Product: OneAV emphasises guidance, FS Cables offers curated tested range, Fracarro backs with R&D & service. These are all parts of what installers are prioritising.