PMA Research is to begin a flat-panel display tracking service, in addition to its projector tracking. The FPD Tracking reports will be compiled from monthly sell-through data provided by a panel of pro-AV dealers and integrators in the USA. They will highlight sales, revenue, brand shares and top models.
The first FPD report, for September 2014, shows a 7% MoM rise in unit sales and 13% in revenues in the pro-AV channel. Strong sales of 70″+ models were the main driver. The top model was Sharp’s LC-70LE650U, followed by NEC’s E554.
A key segments analysis is also included, which examines sales by product type and specifications. The first key segment analysis shows direct-lit 1920 x 1080 units in 50″ – 59″ sizes, without tuners, led on a revenue basis. These models topped $5,000 in September. The volume category was led by direct-lit 1920 x 1080 models in the 40″ – 49″ size class, with tuners.
