BRISTOL, U.K. — GDS named Chris Patton, a 12-year industry veteran, head of U.S. operations. With a background in stage electrics, Patton has held positions including export sales manager, divisional sales manager and business development manager, working within the West End theatre and touring rental markets. In his new position, Patton has been appointed to develop the GDS brand across North and South America. He will work with GDS distributor A.C.T Lighting, based at first in the U.K., then relocating to GDS’ New York office in August 2012.
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MACHU PICCHU, Peru — Machu Picchu, which dates from the 15th century, is perched on a narrow ridge in the Andes nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. It was abandoned a century after it was built, then grew famous as a centuries-old marvel after American historian Hiram Bingham brought the “lost city” to international attention in 1911.
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MIDDLETON, WI — Every year, ETC selects a group of theater or lighting students to receive an all-expense-paid trip to LDI. The students get a backstage look at ETC and its products, as well as the opportunity to network with and be mentored by people with years of industry experience. ETC’s judging panel recently selected the 2011 LDI Student Sponsorship winners.
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Mega Systems Inc.’s Enlighten ONE Lighting Console is specifically designed for House of Worship and stage lighting control. It lets users easily create buttons as looks or sequences running the Enlighten stage lighting control software. There are eight sliders, a grand master, a manual crossfader, 11 jog wheels for attribute and function control, an external USB port, eight bump buttons, 32 assignable or preset direct access buttons with dry erase area, LED backlit button showing user interaction, programming and playback functionality in one unit and a USB connection LED indicator. The unit, which measures 31 by 16 by 3 inches in size, comes with a road case.
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PITTSBURGH, PA — NEP Inc. announced that Danny O’Bryen will return to the company as president of its Screenworks division. O’Bryen, who left the company in January to start a new business, has over 30 years experience in the industry. O’Bryen, an original founder of Screenworks, will lead the staff, manage day-to-day operations, and oversee every Screenworks project.
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