Peerless Timeline

1940's

Peerless Products, Inc. is founded in Chicago , IL to support WWII efforts. From the beginning Peerless developed into a recognized leader in the manufacturing of mounting accessories for audiovisual and electronic equipment.

1950's

Peerless Products, Inc. relocates to the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park, IL and is renamed to Peerless Sales Company. TV’s emerge in the 1950’s. Peerless begins manufacturing “Rabbit Ear” television antennas.

1960's

Introduction of the first Peerless television mount, Model 1100, for Zenith® televisions in the hospitality market. Introduction of television carts.

1970's

Debut of yoke-style television mount. Product line addition of mounts for CCTV, speakers and security cameras.

1980's

The company is purchased by Walter Snodell and renamed to Peerless Industries, Inc. Peerless redirects its efforts to the development of a proprietary line of television mounts for commercial applications. Introduction of Slimline® Television Mounts.

1990's

Peerless expands operations into an adjacent building in Melrose Park, IL. With this growth, Peerless triples its engineering staff and invests in new equipment, making Peerless products second-to-none. Peerless emerges as the industry leader and innovator in the commercial and consumer marketplace. Introduction of the Designer Series™ and The Perfect Mount™ television mounts. Introduction of the Jumbo® Television Mount that set the standard for the industry. Introduction of the Projector Mounts, Jumbo 2000™ and initial plasma screen mounts including the Plasma 2000™.

2000

Peerless Industries launches its Installation Safety Training Program. Peerless expands their TV, Projector and Plasma mount lines. Introduction of the first LCD Screen Mount.

2001

Peerless in-house design team is responsible for more than 10 patents.

2002

Introduction of the Vector Pro™ Projector Mount and Solid•Point™ Plasma Mounts. Product lines are broadened to include a line of Plasma Screen Mounts and Vision•Point Mounts for LCD’s.

2003

Peerless, still growing, expands to more than 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

2004

Peerless introduces the new PRS Series Projector Mounts and the Adjustable Wall Arm with Channeled Cord Management Mount.

2005 and beyond..

Peerless Industries, Inc. will continue to uphold our values and pioneer solutions for commercial and residential applications by providing innovative mounts for the latest flat panel, projector and other audiovisual and computer technologies.