Since its 1995 beginnings in Rochester, VADCON, Inc. has made and distributed connectivity hardware for video, audio and data systems, with patch panels at the center of its business. The company’s custom work is especially distinctive: its metal shop uses laser cutters to turn customer designs into loaded, labeled panels and enclosures, often assembling adaptable adapter-plate configurations within one business day. VADCON’s panels and interface assemblies are made in the USA.
RCI CustomSince Doug Macuch founded it in 1991, RCI Custom has built its identity around practical, made-to-order work for professional technology installations. The 100% American-owned Frederick, Maryland company is known for custom panels and related connectivity solutions, with its own PanelBuilder SE design software and an ISO 9001:2015-certified small-business operation.FREDERICK, MD
Video Storm LLCSince 2003, Video Storm LLC has designed and manufactured professional video and audio distribution equipment for custom electronics installers. Its NetPlay systems serve residential and commercial installations, scaling from small home setups to projects with as many as 1,000 displays, while adding capabilities such as video walls and digital signage. The company says it keeps design and manufacturing within the United States and also takes on custom product design.CHATEAUGAY, NY
Key DigitalFounded in 1999 by digital-video pioneer Mike Tsinberg, Key Digital designs and manufactures digital audio/video connectivity and control solutions from its U.S. headquarters in Mount Vernon, New York. The company develops its products in-house and works as an extended engineering team for A/V consultants, designers, and system integrators, including through customized solutions and its Compass Control Pro platform. Tsinberg’s more than 40 digital video and HDTV patents—including work tied to ATSC HDTV and DVD authoring—remain central to the company’s technical identity.MOUNT VERNON, NY
R.J. EnterprisesSince 1984, R.J. Enterprises has manufactured and supplied networking connectivity hardware from Long Island City, including patch panels and modular cabling components for IT, telecom, and structured-cabling installations. Its products are built to TIA-568 standards, many designs are U.S.-patented, and every product carries a 10-year warranty.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY