Stage Audio Works Namibia completes comprehensive AV upgrade for local beverages company boardrooms

Windhoek, Namibia. March 2026 – Stage Audio Works Namibia (SAW Namibia) recently completed an advanced AV overhaul across two boardrooms of a local beverages company, furthering a longstanding partnership that has spanned several years. The beverages company has been a leading manufacturer of beverages in Namibia for over 100 years. The project, led by SAW Namibia in close coordination with architects Chamberlain & Associates, is part of the company’s ongoing investment in modernising its workspaces. The installation was focused on two boardrooms, which were upgraded with new Crestron-based AV systems, enhanced customisable lighting control, wireless presentation capabilities and professional Samsung ultra-HD displays.

“This local beverages company has been a valued client for many years,” says Joppie Maritz, Managing Director at SAW Namibia. “We originally installed the first-generation AV equipment in one of the boardrooms, and when the client decided to modernise the space with new joinery, displays and lighting control, they turned to us for phase two.”

In the one boardroom, SAW Namibia expanded the existing Crestron Flex Microsoft Teams Rooms system by adding a lighting control interface and wireless presentation via a Crestron AirMedia system. The space now features 85″ displays, chosen for their brightness and suitability for professional use, and full AV control integration. Audio capture is handled by a Sennheiser TCC2 ceiling microphone, paired with Audac loudspeakers and an Aver camera for more engaging video conferencing.

Meanwhile, a further boardroom received a new Crestron Flex video bar system, providing an all-in-one solution to meet the demands of this smaller meeting space. A Crestron control system and occupancy sensors automate power and lighting, ensuring that the system powers down when the room is not in use, helping reduce energy consumption and, in turn, prolong the lifespan of the technology.

“The choice of professional-grade displays allows for extended use, increased display brightness and integration with the Crestron control system, whilst the upgraded DALI lighting with Cameo keypads allows for easy environmental control and customisation,” explains Maritz. “Users can tailor brightness and scenes to match their meeting requirements, and the Crestron system ensures that all devices and modes can be easily managed. The addition of wireless presentation capabilities means anyone in the room can share their screens, and multiple people can even present at the same time.”

The new automation features not only streamline operations but also contribute to sustainability through reduced energy usage. The finished spaces are now smarter, more efficient and better suited for hybrid collaboration, providing a more equitable meeting experience for both in-person and remote attendees.

SAW Namibia sees the project as part of its broader commitment to empowering organisations to communicate more effectively through technology. “Assisting clients, long-standing and new, to keep their meeting spaces stable and effective remains a top priority for us,” confirms Maritz. “The combination of upgraded displays, lighting and control systems provides this client with a future-proof system, bringing their boardrooms in line with the latest collaboration technologies.”