We’ve managed to miss February’s Employee Spotlight by just one day, but we’re starting March off perfectly. This month’s spotlight features Stefan Johnson, our Human Resources Manager. One of his jobs is to know (and care about) everyone, and he manages to do it at Abt—a place with hundreds of employees in dozens of departments. You may have seen Stefan out on our sales floor before: one of his many duties is…
Say hello to Samsung’s 2023 OLED television, the Samsung S95C. Following in the footsteps of last year’s S95B, this 77″ model is a sight to behold, and a step into unknown grounds for the entertainment giants. It first premiered at CES 2023 where it made a huge splash and seemed to upset the natural order of all things on-screen. The best part? It fuses the best of both QLED and OLED screens for…
It’s the end of January, and that means it’s time to showcase another one of Abt’s amazing employees. This month’s Employee Spotlight shines on our lead electrician, Lincoln Buchanan, who has been working here for nearly 18 years. That’s just his career: “I’ve been a part of the Abt family for almost 40 years now. My dad Mike still works here, and we’re blessed to be part of a company that treats…
Experience home entertainment like never before with the all-new 97″ LG OLED evo G2 Gallery Edition TV. This is the world’s first and largest 97″ OLED TV, and you definitely don’t want to miss out. Its gallery design hugs the wall, which not only looks great in any room but also creates a more immersive viewing experience. Flush mounting and a giant screen deliver a high-end home theater experience without having to…
Introducing the Sonos Sub Mini, the latest offering from the audio experts at Sonos. As the name suggests, their newest device is a conveniently compact subwoofer. Despite its diminutive size, this device delivers surprisingly rich, clear and balanced bass tones. Like every product Sonos releases, this subwoofer is designed to work in harmony with the rest of the brand’s lineup to create a stunning whole-home audio setup. Connect it to your home…
The second Apple Event of 2022 was held today. The event, titled “Far Out,” gave an exclusive look at several new launches, including the next generation of iPhone. If you missed it, have no fear—our recap has everything you need to know about what Apple has planned for the far out future. Tim Cook opened the event on a sprawling green Apple campus, explaining the connectivity between iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch.…
As the end of summer approaches, we’re excited to announce that August’s employee spotlight focuses on another duo here at Abt: Rey and Rigo Mora. These two members of the Abt family began their tenure at a young age and worked their way up. After being referred to Abt Electronics by a friend, Rey started working the third shift in the warehouse. A year later, his brother Rigo joined him in working…
CE Pro has once again named their top firms for the 2022 CE Pro 100, with Abt taking the #6 spot. This group of top 100 companies are known for their expertise and variety of products. Per the publication, “the median member of the CE Pro 100 has revenues of $6.56 million, up from $5.7 million in 2020. That’s a solid 13% increase driven by the continued demand for smart home technology…the…
We’re excited to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has named co-president Mike Abt a 2022 Notable Leader in Sustainability. The publication notes that these leaders devote considerable resources to environmental efforts and “lead their organizations’ efforts to keep climate change in check.” Crain’s Chicago Business highlighted Mike’s groundbreaking sustainability efforts at Abt, writing: “Mike Abt oversees all financial decisions and sustainability efforts at Abt Electronics. In 2020, he facilitated the expansion of…
For this year’s Father’s Day, we couldn’t be happier to feature our IT department’s greatest father-son team, Jake and Dave Iffland. Combined, these two have nearly 40 years of working at Abt. In 1988, Dave started his career here in the warehouse at only 17. At the recommendation of his grandfather, he headed to the Niles community center and heard word that Abt’s warehouse could always use a pair of helping hands.…
