Here are more details on the winners of the Residential Systems Best of Show awards at ISE 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers and were decided by a team of judges who rated the products on a number of criteria, including its value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
HTSA’s Jon Robbins at the group’s 2025 Spring Conference. (Photo by Ish-This Photography)
By Anthony Savona This year’s annual HTSA Spring Conference took place at an inauspicious time — from March 31 through April 2 — including not only April Fool’s Day but also “Liberation Day,” when the current administration outlined their tariff plan. Still, probably the best place to get that news was at a buying group event with some of the most experienced and successful pros in the business. While tariffs were top-of-mind — and covered in a session and many group discussions — they did not get in the way of the business at hand, which was educational tracks and numerous networking opportunities for members and vendor partners.
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Showcasing product offerings from the combined business for the first time under one roof, the event featured in-store specials and more than 23 giveaways.
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