Audio Visual Equipment (1973) Limited. The Cinema Specialists for 50years. Supporting cinemas in NZ and the Pacific.

In 1973 the company was purchased and has run as a NZ owned and operated family business for the past 50 years. A milestone to be celebrated in an industry that is truly unique. From the start, the company expanded into professional cinema. Obtaining exclusive agencies with the world’s top manufacturers of cinema equipment and technology, and never looked back.

During this time the company has progressed and become the major cinema supplier in New Zealand.

 We offer a full range of services from cinema design, consultation, products, and installation, backed by after-sales service and warranty for everything supplied by our company.

 Size is immaterial, from a small technical presentation to a single theatre or multiplex cinemas of any size; we have the technical knowledge and understanding to custom build to all your requirements.

 During the past 50 years we have seen many changes in cinema technology and have developed products to meet the needs of our market. Our experienced team can offer qualified expertise in electrical, audio, projection, video, control, networking, software development, cinema design and remain Industry certified service providers and installers.

 Our company is further expanding in the permanent exhibit and theme park industry with custom show control systems, animatronics, automated audio-visual presentations, lighting, research and development of prototype attractions.

 Today the Cinema industry has transitioned to the digital age of cinema and AVE understands the importance of reliability, backup and support, introduce the tools for cinema owners to take control of their own digital cinemas with the backup and support of the AVE NOC. Peace of mind for cinema owners is that someone is available to solve issues as they occur.

 50 years on we are proud to be “The Cinema Specialists”

 Our motto is “The Show Must Go On”