Over 20 years ago, John R. Eickhof, owner of Northwest Theatre Equipment Co., started as a field service engineer working for independent theatres throughout the Northern California and Nevada area. He was trained by Altec Service Co., and subsequently was certified by Dolby Labs, DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) and SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound).

He is an active member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers and a member of the I.A.T.S.E.. John is licensed in the state of Idaho to perform low-voltage and commercial sound equipment installation. John has years of experience in design, manufacture and installation of systems ranging from small Hollywood screening rooms to 12 14 screen complexes. Some of his clients have been: Clint Eastwood / Malpaso Productions, Walt Disney Co., Leonard Nimoy, and Arnold Schwartzenegger to name a few.

Phil Housh came along the scene about 2 years ago. Phil was a projectionist for many years in the Boise valley. He also has a "Limited Energy" license in the state of Idaho and a degree in Electronics from Boise State University. Phil has attended Sony school among other training sessions and seminars.

We can provide a diverse range of equipment from projectors certified to run nitrate film, to the latest in forward / reverse studio equipment. Northwest Theatre Equipment Co. Inc. has a vast inventory of equipment and parts ready to ship when you need them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.