ET Group expands into Atlantic Canada with New Fredericton Office

Advancing Coast-to-Coast Coverage as a Premier Workplace Technology & AV Integrator

ET Group – a division of Pistil Enterprises Ltd. – a Toronto-based audiovisual technology company focused on providing workplace technology solutions in Canada, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Fredericton, New Brunswick, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. This move is a testament to ET Group’s commitment to serving the growing demand for cutting-edge workplace technology and AV solutions in Eastern Canada.

ET Group is thrilled to achieve coast-to-coast coverage as a premier AV and workplace technology integrator, bringing its services to new territories and strengthening its presence in the Atlantic Canada region. The company is dedicated to offering comprehensive consulting, design, integration and support services to customers by connecting businesses with state-of-the-art technology.

“Opening our new office in Fredericton is an exciting leap for ET Group. We are eager to showcase the latest workplace and AV technology to the incredible people of Atlantic Canada. This expansion not only signifies our commitment to innovation but also our dedication to providing top-notch services to our clients in this region,” said Pierre Versteege, Atlantic Canada Account Lead at ET Group.

The newly established ET Group office isn’t just a workspace; it’s a cutting-edge demo facility designed to immerse clients in the latest advancements in audiovisual technology. ET Group is excited to invite customers to experience firsthand the transformative power of workplace technology solutions. The demo facility serves as a showcase for innovative workplace and AV technology, allowing businesses to explore tailored solutions that align seamlessly with their unique needs. Pierre Versteege (Account Lead) is eager to personally guide clients through this immersive experience. If you’re interested in discovering how our state-of-the-art technology can elevate your business, don’t hesitate to reach out to Pierre Versteege by filling out the contact form on the ET Group website. 

“We are ecstatic about what this means for us, our clients, and the Canadian AV industry. This new office will allow us to enhance our national coverage, provide a wider range of the industry’s best managed services, and access ET Group’s services to help our clients navigate new ways of working, ” said Dirk Propfe, President & CEO at ET Group.

The Fredericton office represents a strategic move towards expanding its reach, one province at a time, and enhancing communication through technology. As a trusted partner for AV needs, the company is well-positioned to deliver expert audiovisual integration services to businesses across Eastern Canada.

About ET Group

ET Group – a division of Pistil Enterprises Ltd. – is a Toronto-based audiovisual technology company focused on providing workplace technology solutions in North America. Alongside its design and integration expertise, ET Group provides top-tier service and support, as well as learning experiences to coach clients on new hybrid work practices. For 45 years, the company has helped its clients tackle their evolving and complex communication and collaboration challenges by providing workplace technology solutions that support their unique needs. 

For inquiries and further information, please contact:

Pierre Versteege, Account Lead — Atlantic Canada
pversteege@etgroup.ca 

CONTI joins the ET Group team; together we’re focused on human-centric workplace design.

ET Group acquires CONTI Electronics Ltd.’s audiovisual design and integration business assets, including the CONTI and Forte brands.

September 30, 2022

ET Group (“ET Group”), a Toronto-based audiovisual technology consulting company and CONTI Electronics Ltd. (“CONTI”), a Vancouver-based audiovisual technology consulting and integration company, today announced that ET Group has completed the acquisition of CONTI’s audiovisual design and integration business assets, including the CONTI and Forte brands.

Founded in Vancouver in 1973, CONTI provides audiovisual consulting, design, installation and support services for audiovisual projects. For its corporate, restaurant, and retail clients, CONTI will now have access to a larger national network of services and support. All CONTI’s government AVSO clients will continue to engage with CONTI and the contracting relationship will remain unchanged.

The Forte brand is the technology consulting division of CONTI, founded in 2019 to provide a high quality, human-centred approach to technology design. Together CONTI and Forte have created a unique approach to workplace technology design and integration that is very much aligned with the same ideals pioneered within ET Group. CONTI and Forte employees will now join ET Group and continue to support clients across Canada.

“We are very pleased to welcome the CONTI team into ET Group.” said Dirk Propfe, President & CEO at ET Group. “CONTI has had a long-standing presence in the industry and is viewed as a leader in the audiovisual technology space. ET Group’s acquisition of CONTI will allow us to extend our geographic reach and will give us access to CONTI’s expert talent who will help to further strengthen our human-centric design capabilities.”

“The workplace technology industry is a dynamic industry, particularly today with the shift to hybrid work,” said Colby Harder, President of CONTI and Forte. “We are ecstatic about what this means for us, our clients, and the Canadian AV industry. Our partnership with ET Group will allow us to enhance our national coverage, provide a wider range of the industry’s best managed services, and access ET Group’s global HybridX workspace services to help our clients navigate new ways of working.”

The agreement was finalized on September 7, 2022, and each company has been notifying its respective key stakeholders, clients, and vendors to provide information about the acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About ET Group

ET Group – a division of Pistil Enterprises Ltd. – is a Toronto-based audiovisual technology company focused on providing workplace technology solutions in North America. Alongside its design and integration expertise, ET Group provides top-tier service and support, as well as learning experiences to coach clients on new hybrid work practices. For 45 years, the company has helped its clients tackle their evolving and complex communication and collaboration challenges by providing workplace technology solutions that support their unique needs. The company has offices in Toronto and Calgary. For more information visit etgroup.ca.

About CONTI AV Design

Founded in 1973, Conti AV Design provides unique hybrid work and future of work consulting services to global clients. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Conti specializes in consulting, design, product, installation, and support services for audiovisual, phone and unified communications, and security systems. For more information visit conti.ca.

For ET Group 
Erin Fahey, Calgary 
403-671-5255 efahey@etgroup.ca 

For CONTI
Clayton Creed, Vancouver 
604-734-0606 claytonc@conti.ca