We Deliver Communication Freedom

One Mission, Five Core Values

ONE MISSION, FIVE CORE VALUES

Our ability to deliver Communications Liberation is grounded in the values that guide us. Oneness, the understanding that we are more than a collection of individuals, makes us stronger. A spirit of Stewardship ensures the wise use of our and our customers’ resources. Curiosity drives the free flow of ideas and fuels innovation. An ethic of Elevation through learning and personal growth sharpens our vision and propels us to reach new heights. And underlying everything we do is our commitment to act with Integrity – even, and especially, when no one is looking – because that’s what makes us who we are.

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Strengths Upon Strengths

We're an open book company

From revenue figures to the size and liquidity of our working capital assets, AVI is transparent about our finances. We believe our clients and partners should have full knowledge of AVI as a partner, and for that reason we invite you to download our detailed financials.

AVI is debt free

We have no bank or term debt, and with Debt to Tangible Net Worth and Debt to Equity ratios of 0.8 to 1.0 and 0.7 to 1.0, respectively, AVI Systems has the capital and financial wherewithal to hire leading-edge talent and invest in the systems and infrastructure we need to compete.

Top-of-the-line insurance

We offer general liability with a minimum of $10 million and a preapproved bid bonding capacity of $6 million, with $18 million in aggregate performance bonds. This level of protection qualifies AVI to undertake any project.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Trace AVI Systems' growth from a small supply company born 40 years ago in North Dakota into a global provider of audio visual solutions across the spectrum of commerce, business and education.
  • 1974

    OMF Audiovisual, Inc. is launched by Office Machines and Furniture in Bismarck, ND. Joe Stoebner is named General Manager of this new audiovisual equipment supply company.

  • 1979

    OMF Audiovisual, Inc. is purchased by Joe Stoebner, renamed Audiovisual, Inc. and moved to a new location.

  • 1980

    Joe Stoebner purchases a personal plane to expedite equipment delivery and installation.

  • 1983

    Offices are added in Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE.

  • 1986

    The first annual Golden Eagle Award ceremony is held in Des Moines. It recognizes outstanding individual achievements in striving for excellence, best practice management, and improvements in the workplace.

  • 1990

    Audiovisual, Inc. opens a Minneapolis, MN office for audio, video, presentation and conferencing systems integration.

  • 1996

    With the opening of its Kansas City, KS office, Audiovisual, Inc. formally enters the video conferencing market.

  • 2000

    The acquisition of Bismarck-based Audio Systems Company adds sound masking, sound reinforcement and security systems to Audiovisual, Inc.'s portfolio of offerings.

  • 2001

    The company establishes a Total Quality Initiative for the development of technical standards and processes.

  • 2004

    Offices open in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Grand Rapids.

  • 2005

    Audiovisual, Inc. launches the Advanced Managed Services group, providing high-end AV/IT engineering, enterprise control systems programming and project management.

  • 2008

    Audiovisual, Inc. and all subsidiaries begin operating under the corporate name of AVI Systems, Inc.

  • 2009

    AVI Systems launches multiple branded products, including Digital Signage, Asset Management and Conference Support. Jeff Stoebner is named CEO.

  • 2010

    AVI Systems becomes a 100% employee-owned company.

  • 2013

    AVI opens a facility in Denver, CO; acquires Antech Labs of St. Louis, MO; and launches a state-of-the-art Global Professional Support Center in Minneapolis, MN. AVI Systems rebrands with new logo.

  • 2017

    AVI acquires Dascom Systems, the leading integrator IPTV systems with more than 200 telecommunications customers throughout North America.

  • 2018

    AVI acquires Magenium Solutions, a Chicago-based technology services provider that brings vast expertise in Microsoft competencies to hundreds of companies nationwide.