Avidex expands national footprint with acquisition of CCS New England – TyN Magazine
Avidex, a leading national provider of audiovisual solutions, has acquired CCS New England, a premier AV systems integrator serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The transaction brings together two highly respected AV organizations to deliver broader innovation, deeper capabilities, and elevated service for clients across the Northeast. While CCS Presentation Systems operates in multiple U.S. markets, this acquisition applies specifically to the CCS New England entity.
Two trusted AV integrators, one stronger team
Founded in 1998 by Chris and Cheryl Gamst, CCS New England has built a reputation as a trusted AV partner for corporate, education, and government organizations. The company has grown to more than 70 employees and developed a notable client portfolio that includes Raytheon, the University of New Hampshire, the New England Aquarium, and Bryant College. Its offerings span design, integration, programming, and ongoing support—capabilities that align closely with Avidex’s focus on end-to-end AV solutions.
Expanded capabilities and managed services
By joining Avidex, CCS New England’s clients and employees gain the advantages of Avidex’s national footprint, centers of excellence, and global deployment capabilities. Clients also benefit from Avidex 360° Service—an integrated suite of managed services that includes 24x7x365 help desk support, on-site assistance, and Avidex Assure, a remote monitoring and management platform designed to deliver proactive support, faster issue resolution, reduced user disruption, and actionable analytics to optimize AV performance.
Stronger supplier relationships and value
The combined purchasing power and strategic relationships of Avidex and CCS New England with leading AV and IT manufacturers are expected to enhance client value. Access to best-in-class technologies, competitive pricing, and priority support will help organizations deploy reliable, scalable systems that meet evolving collaboration and communication needs.
Leadership perspective
Avidex leadership describes the acquisition as a pivotal step in its mission to transform how organizations collaborate, connect, and communicate, while expanding the company’s presence in key U.S. regions. They highlighted CCS New England’s long-standing reputation for technical excellence, client service, and integrity, noting that the combined team will set a higher standard for AV solutions and services in New England and deliver measurable business outcomes for customers.
For CCS New England’s founders, the decision reflects a people-first philosophy. They underscored that joining Avidex will expand capabilities and resources for clients without disrupting the trusted relationships and service model built over decades. They also emphasized continuity for employees, expressing confidence that the team will grow and thrive as part of Avidex and that the move will benefit customers and the broader AV community across the Northeast.
Continuity for New England clients
The CCS New England team will continue to operate throughout the region under the Avidex brand, ensuring stability and continuity for existing clients. As part of Avidex, the team will leverage national infrastructure and operational best practices while maintaining the local expertise and responsiveness that New England customers rely on.
Advancing a national growth strategy
This acquisition supports Avidex’s ongoing strategy to expand its reach in priority U.S. markets and to serve enterprise, healthcare, education, and government clients with innovative AV solutions and comprehensive lifecycle support. By uniting complementary strengths, Avidex and CCS New England are positioned to accelerate delivery of modern collaboration experiences—from meeting rooms and classrooms to mission-critical command centers—across the Northeast and beyond.
