Avidex Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of CCS New England

Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Avidex’s National Presence to Deliver Enhanced Resources and Support to Clients 

Avidex, a leading national provider of audiovisual solutions, today announced the acquisition of CCS New England, one of the region’s premier audiovisual systems integrators serving the greater New England region. This strategic move unites two highly respected AV integrators to deliver greater innovation, capabilities, and service excellence for clients across the Northeast. While CCS Presentation Systems has operations across the US, this acquisition is specific to CCS New England, the operating entity serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Founded in 1998 by Chris and Cheryl Gamst, CCS New England has earned a reputation as a trusted AV partner, offering design, integration, programming, and support services to corporate, education, and government clients. Over the past 25 years, the company has grown to more than 70 employees and built a portfolio of prestigious clients, including Raytheon, University of New Hampshire, New England Aquarium, and Bryant College.

By joining Avidex, CCS New England clients and employees will benefit from Avidex’s national footprint, centers of excellence, and global deployment capabilities. Clients will also gain access to Avidex 360° Service™, a robust suite of managed services that includes 24x7x365 helpdesk, on-site support, and Avidex Assure — their remote monitoring and management platform that delivers proactive support, faster issue resolution, minimized user disruption, and actionable analytics to optimize AV system performance.

In addition, combining Avidex and CCS New England’s purchasing power and strategic relationships with leading AV and IT manufacturers will create additional value by ensuring access to best-in-class technologies, competitive pricing, and priority support.

“The acquisition of CCS New England represents a pivotal moment in our mission to transform how organizations collaborate, connect, and communicate while also supporting our strategy to expand Avidex’s impact in key regions across the United States,” said Jeff Davis, chief executive officer of Avidex. “Cheryl, Chris, and the entire CCS New England team have built a respected business with a trusted reputation for technical excellence, client service, and integrity. Together, we will raise the bar for AV solutions and services in New England — providing our clients with greater access to advanced capabilities and technology, stronger partner relationships, and a level of proactive support that delivers measurable business outcomes.”

For CCS New England founders Cheryl and Chris Gamst, the acquisition represents an exciting next chapter for their business and employees. “From the very beginning, our mission was to build a company that puts people first – our clients, our employees, and our partners,” said Chris Gamst, Vice President and Co-Founder of CCS New England. “Joining Avidex enables us to expand our capabilities and bring even more value to our customers, while maintaining the same relationships and service they have trusted for decades.”

The CCS New England team will continue to operate and expand throughout the region, as part of the Avidex brand, ensuring continuity for clients while leveraging Avidex’s national infrastructure. “We are proud of the company and culture we’ve built, and we’re thrilled that our entire team will continue to grow and thrive as part of the Avidex family. We’re confident this will be a win for our team, our customers, and the AV industry in the Northeast,” added Cheryl Gamst, President and Co-Founder. 

This acquisition is part of Avidex’s strategic growth plan, aimed at expanding its reach in key U.S. markets to better serve enterprise, healthcare, education, and government clients with innovative solutions and comprehensive support.
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About CCS New England
CCS Presentation Systems of New England, founded in 1998 by Chris and Cheryl Gamst, is a trusted leader in commercial audiovisual integration. From its beginnings as a two-person operation, CCS New England has grown to over 70 professionals, providing best-in-class AV design, integration, programming, and support services across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. CCS New England has built its reputation on delivering reliable solutions and exceptional service to corporate, education, and government clients.

About Avidex
Avidex is a global pro-AV integrator specializing in the design, integration, and support of innovative audiovisual and unified communications solutions. With a focus on enabling collaboration and connection, Avidex serves enterprise, education, healthcare, and public sector clients with scalable solutions backed by Avidex 360° ServiceTM, a comprehensive suite of managed services. Avidex is a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company.