CRESSKILL, NJ — Crestron Electronics announced Nov. 4 that company founder and chairman George Feldstein died after battling brain cancer over the past year. Feldstein, a lifelong tinkerer, whose company developed AV and lighting control panels and systems for commercial applications along with residential control systems, was 73.
Feldstein started out on his own in the late 1960s and early 1970s, devising gadgets such as a laser-leveling device for detergent-packing machines. After developing a wireless remote for commercial AV systems, Crestron Electronics became known for its audio switches, video projectors and lighting control panels, and by the 1990s, the company’s integrated AV systems were becoming increasingly commonplace in casinos, universities and corporate headquarters.
Crestron Electronics, which remains a private company, now has more than 2,500 employees and its sales are estimated to be in the $500 million range. Crestron Electronics also continues to work with a legion of independent dealers who purchase, install, and program its systems for residential and commercial automation.
Crestron Electronics posted this announcement of Feldstein’s passing on the company’s website, www.crestron.com:
George Feldstein
1941 – 2014
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Crestron’s Chairman and Founder, George Feldstein. After a brave battle with brain cancer over the past year, he passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. His passion and love for our industry was evident in everything that he did. His influence has left an indelible mark on all those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was truly a great man and a great leader. We will all sorely miss him, but his spirit will live on in all that he touched.
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