History of Excellence

AVI Systems got its start in Bismarck, ND, in 1974. Here's a quick look at our continuing growth.

1974
AVI Systems is officially incorporated as an audio visual equipment supplier in Bismarck, ND

1974 to 1986
Builds reputation as a premier dealer of audio, video, broadcast and presentation equipment in Bismarck, ND

1986
Acquires Triangle-Iowa Audio Visual and adds offices in Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE

1990
Acquires Video Midwest-AVC which transitions Minneapolis, MN office from equipment dealer to audio, video, presentation and conferencing systems integrator

1996
Acquires Video Masters; adds a new office in Kansas City, KS; enters the videoconferencing market

1999
Celebrates 25th year in the presentation business;  expands product and service offerings in the areas of digital video, production, CD-ROM authoring and website development

2000
Acquires Audio Systems Company in Bismarck, ND;  adds sound masking, sound reinforcement and security systems expertise to our complete range of service offerings

2001
Establishes a Total Quality Initiative for the development of technical standards and processes

2003
Merges with Televideo San Diego, CA

2004
Acquires offices in Chicago, IL, Milwaukee and Madison, WI and Grand Rapids, MI under the name AVI Midwest, LLC

2005
Launches Advanced Managed Services (AMS) group

2008
Audiovisual, Inc. and all subsidiaries begin to operate under the corporate name of AVI Systems, Inc.; AVI Midwest and Televideo San Diego names are retired

2009
Launches multiple AVI Systems branded products under digital signage, asset management and conference support