Econocom has acquired a 67% stake in AV integrator Image Supply Systems Audio Visual (ISSAV), in a deal that complements the Smartcomm partnership completed earlier in 2025.
The two deals will help Econocom deliver complex, end-to-end AV integration projects for education, public-sector and corporate clients in the UK and Ireland.
Combined with existing resources, these businesses now offer consultancy, design, installation, integration, maintenance, and support for AV environments of every scale across the UK and Ireland.
The deals also add more than 55 AV specialists to Econocom’s UK and Ireland team, strengthening local delivery and bolstering the company’s growing AV integration capabilities across Europe.
The purchase of ISSAV follows Econocom’s recent acquisitions in Spain and Germany, and will contribute to a €300m-plus European AV business.
Smartcomm, which is already fully integrated into Econocom, brings an established presence in AV and infrastructure integration, with experience in delivering large-scale AV projects in corporate headquarters, universities and public-sector estates.
ISSAV, in which the previous owners retain a 33% stake, has more than 30 years integration experience and a loyal Irish customer base of more than 150 organisations across the education, public and corporate sectors.
Both acquisitions form part of a €225m investment programme that aims to consolidate fragmented national AV markets and strengthen the One Econocom transformation plan.
Israel Garcia, UK Country Manager and Managing Director of Business Development and Strategic Plan at Econocom Group said: “Smartcomm and ISSAV are trusted AV integrators with strong track records in their respective markets.
“Wmakes them such a strong fit for Econocom, is a shared commitment to delivering complete, integrated AV and IT solutions to customers.”
Brendan Nourse, Director of ISS AV (pictured) said: “Joining Econocom allows us to expand our capabilities throughout Ireland and into Europe, while also opening the door to new opportunities across Europe, giving us access to a broader network, greater resources and a wider client base.”