Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions has been providing audio and visual services in the National Capital Region for over 30 years now. Suffice it to say, we’re very enthusiastic about AV equipment and gear, different event types and audience experiences, as well as delivering high-quality client service. Since we’re celebrating our anniversary this month, here’s a little history on Baldwin, where we started, and where we are now!
Keith Baldwin started Baldwin Audio Visual in 1986 handling sales, AV installations, and rentals. Keith was well-known in the audio-visual industry having sold and installed PA/sound systems for years in the GTA. When Keith moved to Ottawa, he worked at Rutherford AV (one of the first firms in the AV industry to have multiple offices across the country) until the company abruptly closed.
Baldwin Audio Visual was originally located on Carling Ave by the Churchill Ave North intersection. The industry was a lot different back then with most of the business coming from sales of overhead and rear screen projectors, slide projectors and dissolvers, film projectors and screens, etc. With time, Baldwin started an AV rental department that would handle sound systems, multi-image slide shows, staging, and other services for client events.
As the years went on, audio-visual technology evolved as did the business. The company continued to grow, the office moved, and more space was needed to house the array of equipment that was used for events and rentals. Keith’s son, Brian Baldwin, ended up taking over the family business. Brian continued on with the sales and installations side but eventually decided to sell the rentals, staging, and events portion of the business — that’s us!
In our next post, we’ll bring you all the way from then to now.
Throughout all the audio-visual and event evolutions, Baldwin’s been there. Our passion, dedication, and knowledge allow us to supply the highest quality AV solutions for your event. Contact Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions today to learn more!