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27/10/2025
Turtle AV Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement With ApexPro
Turtle AV has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with ApexPro, expanding its footprint across South Africa and the wider Sub-Saharan African region.
The partnership connects one of the fastest-growing AV over IP brands with one of Africa's most respected technology distributors, giving integrators and end users access to a complete ecosystem of award-winning solutions.
"South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa are key markets for Turtle AV as we expand our global presence," said Eamon Drew, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Turtle AV. "ApexPro is widely regarded as the premier expert in Dante and AV over IP networking in their market, with a portfolio of complementary products that makes them a natural fit for Turtle. Their technical expertise, local credibility, and proven ability to deliver results give us great confidence in building the brand together across the region."
For more than two decades, ApexPro has played a pivotal role in shaping the professional AV and live production industries in Africa. The company is widely recognized for introducing new technologies, providing hands-on training, and building trusted relationships with integrators, consultants, and enterprise customers.
By aligning with ApexPro, Turtle AV customers in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa will benefit from:
• Immediate access to local inventory and fast delivery
• On-the-ground technical expertise and training
• A distribution partner with unmatched reach and credibility in the region
Through ApexPro, the African market now has access to Turtle AV’s full range of solutions, including:
• Chazy 4K family of Dante AV-A encoders and decoders
• Chazy Control hardware with built-in Dante Controller
• Mineola and Phoenix Dante audio bridges from 2×2 to 16×16
• Darwin H.265 encoders/decoders for efficient video transport
• USB-C 4K60 extenders designed for BYOD meeting spaces
• 3-in-1 Video wall processor, HDMI Matrix switch, and Multiview for scalable visual deployments
• Dante audio adapters and power amplifiers
"ApexPro is excited to bring Turtle AV to South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan market," said Justin Acres, Director at ApexPro. "Our reputation is built on introducing technologies that genuinely change the way professionals work, and Turtle AV’s portfolio does exactly that. Their Dante AV-A video and Dante audio solutions align perfectly with the needs of our customers, while innovations such as their video wall processors and USB extension technology open up powerful new opportunities for our partners."
This partnership signals a new phase in Turtle AV’s international expansion, combining global innovation with local expertise to bring scalable, reliable AV solutions to Africa.
turtleav.com
The partnership connects one of the fastest-growing AV over IP brands with one of Africa's most respected technology distributors, giving integrators and end users access to a complete ecosystem of award-winning solutions.
"South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa are key markets for Turtle AV as we expand our global presence," said Eamon Drew, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Turtle AV. "ApexPro is widely regarded as the premier expert in Dante and AV over IP networking in their market, with a portfolio of complementary products that makes them a natural fit for Turtle. Their technical expertise, local credibility, and proven ability to deliver results give us great confidence in building the brand together across the region."
For more than two decades, ApexPro has played a pivotal role in shaping the professional AV and live production industries in Africa. The company is widely recognized for introducing new technologies, providing hands-on training, and building trusted relationships with integrators, consultants, and enterprise customers.
By aligning with ApexPro, Turtle AV customers in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa will benefit from:
• Immediate access to local inventory and fast delivery
• On-the-ground technical expertise and training
• A distribution partner with unmatched reach and credibility in the region
Through ApexPro, the African market now has access to Turtle AV’s full range of solutions, including:
• Chazy 4K family of Dante AV-A encoders and decoders
• Chazy Control hardware with built-in Dante Controller
• Mineola and Phoenix Dante audio bridges from 2×2 to 16×16
• Darwin H.265 encoders/decoders for efficient video transport
• USB-C 4K60 extenders designed for BYOD meeting spaces
• 3-in-1 Video wall processor, HDMI Matrix switch, and Multiview for scalable visual deployments
• Dante audio adapters and power amplifiers
"ApexPro is excited to bring Turtle AV to South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan market," said Justin Acres, Director at ApexPro. "Our reputation is built on introducing technologies that genuinely change the way professionals work, and Turtle AV’s portfolio does exactly that. Their Dante AV-A video and Dante audio solutions align perfectly with the needs of our customers, while innovations such as their video wall processors and USB extension technology open up powerful new opportunities for our partners."
This partnership signals a new phase in Turtle AV’s international expansion, combining global innovation with local expertise to bring scalable, reliable AV solutions to Africa.
turtleav.com
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