Almo Pro AV, Hall Research Expand Distribution Partnership

North American Pro AV distributor Almo Pro AV and Hall Research, global provider of Pro AV signal management and distribution solutions, have announced an expanded distribution partnership. Through this agreement, Hall Research's newly aligned portfolio of five AV-focused brands, including Hall Technologies, Atlona, Captivate, Javelin, and Gain Audio, is now fully available through Almo Pro AV.
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