San Juan Capistrano, California – December 20, 2017. PMA Research (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on large displays, has published their latest set of sell-through tracking reports on large-format (32” and larger) flat panel displays being sold by leading U.S. AV/IT Distributors and Pro AV dealers and integrators who serve commercial markets.

For Professional models 50-inches and above, the November PMA Research Tracking report for the AV/IT Distribution channel showed Sharp with the two best-selling models. The PN-LE701 and PN-LE601 came in first and second, respectively. Samsung followed with a pair of models – the DM55E and QM65H – coming in third and fourth, respectively. LG rounded out this “Top 5” list with their 55LV340C.

In the Distribution channel, the year-to-date growth rate for all flat panels (32” and larger) is 16% ahead in sales volume and 12% ahead in revenue compared to November YTD 2016.  The growth was in several segments of the market, but most notably in the sale of 24/7 models which have grown to 30% market share up from 25% a year ago; and in a significant increase in 4K UHD sales that now represent 12% of the total volume, up from 3% a year ago

For Professional models 50-inches and above, the November PMA Research Tracking report for the Pro AV channel showed LG taking top honors with the best-selling 55LV340C. Samsung followed in second with the QM65H, and AVer took the third spot with their interactive IFCP654I0 display. Sharp rounded out the Pro AV list with a pair of models – the PN-LE801 and PN-LE701 – coming in fourth and fifth, respectively.

In the Pro AV channel, despite a 4Q slowdown, the year-to-date growth rate for professional models is solidly positive, running 40% ahead in volume and 22% ahead in revenue compared to YTD November 2016. Larger screen sizes and support for 24/7 account for some of this growth, but the biggest contributor is the increase in interactive display sales which have grown 80% in this channel since November 2016.

About PMA Research

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.  Expanded coverage of the display industry includes market information on U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays. PMA’s Flat Panel Tracking Reports offer timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted selling prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com