Gloucestershire / Sheffield, UK – 27 January 2026 – Solstice AV has announced a new UK partnership with Killis, one of Britain’s most established names in cleaning technology and robotics.
The partnership brings cleaning and service robotics into the AV channel, giving resellers a clear, supported way to introduce robotics as part of wider technology projects across hospitality, education, retail and commercial environments. The focus is firmly on practical deployment, long-term support and clear commercial value.
Cleaning and service robots are moving quickly from pilots into everyday use. Labour shortages, rising costs and higher expectations around cleanliness and consistency are accelerating adoption, particularly in customer-facing spaces. While the technology itself is proven, many organisations still struggle with how robotics is specified, rolled out and supported once it is live. For AV resellers, the challenge is not demand, but confidence.
Robotics fits naturally alongside the systems AV resellers already design, install and support. Service and cleaning robots rely on the same foundations as modern AV projects, including reliable networks, predictable uptime, simple user interaction and ongoing service. In practice, robots are increasingly operating alongside displays, digital signage and control systems as part of a wider technology estate.
By bringing together Killis’ long-standing experience in cleaning innovation with Solstice AV’s reseller-first approach and service infrastructure, the partnership offers a straightforward, repeatable way for resellers to take robotics to market. Partners will have access to Killis’ cleaning robotics portfolio, supported by demonstrations, deployment guidance and aftercare designed to reduce risk and protect margin.
Michael Tulip, Managing Director at Solstice AV, said:
“Robotics is no longer speculative technology. It’s the next sensible question customers in some sectors are asking.
This partnership with Killis gives resellers a way to answer that question with confidence. Killis brings deep UK experience in cleaning and robotics, and Solstice brings the support, service and commercial framework that helps partners turn opportunity into repeat business. That’s exactly where we want to be as we continue to grow.”
Tibor Killi, Managing Director at Killis, added:
“Killis has been building cleaning technology in the UK for more than sixty years, and that history shapes how we work today. As a family business, we care deeply about how our solutions are designed, manufactured and used in the real world.
As robotics becomes part of day-to-day operations, it needs to be introduced properly, with the right knowledge, training and long-term support. Solstice understands that. Their understanding of the AV channel and their focus on service made them a natural partner as we continue to grow our robotics offering in the UK.”
Solstice AV will support resellers through live demonstrations, showroom access and a dedicated robotics brand and website designed to help partners introduce robotics to customers and support the sales process.
https://robots.solsticeav.com/
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About Solstice AV
Solstice AV is a UK-based, trade-only AV distributor focused on helping resellers win more business through technical expertise, flexible commercial support and a wrap-around service model. Working across display, LED, collaboration and emerging technologies, including robotics, Solstice partners closely with resellers to support specification, demonstration, deployment and long-term success.
About Killis
Founded in the UK in 1964, Killis is a family-owned business and a long-standing leader in commercial cleaning technology and innovation. Killis combines decades of industry knowledge with advanced service and cleaning robotics to help organisations maintain cleaner, healthier and more efficient environments.
Media contact:
Louise Abbey, Marketing Director, Solstice AV
Email: info@solsticeav.com
