LAS VEGAS — Every year, the readers of PLSN honor some of the top regional lighting companies in the U.S. and Canada. Based on reader nominations, we list the top contenders from five regions in the U.S. and all of Canada. PLSN readers then get to vote for the top regional lighting companies in these six areas.
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LOS ANGELES — American R&B artist R. Kelly recently wrapped up a European leg of his Love Letter world tour, with shows continuing across the U.S. this summer. Lighting Director for the tour is Alex Skowron who programmed and operates the show on a Martin Professional M1 lighting console.
Read More »BELLINGHAM, WA — Roland Systems Group (RSG) is sponsoring a North American Audio Visual Showcase Tour from June through August. The tour will visit more than 25 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, for anyone looking for more information about Roland products.
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REEDSBURG, WI — For XtremeFoamParties.com’s First Birthday Bash, which recently took place at Good Times Bar & Grill, American DJ and Elation Professional consultant James Keeley designed and operated the lighting for the headlining act, R&B and hip-hop performer Cupid, best known for his “Cupid Shuffle” and “CU-Step.”
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GERMANTOWN, WI – WAGO Corporation’s new 758-915 Bluetooth ETHERNET Gateway wirelessly transfers ETHERNET protocols, such as PROFINET, MODBUS/TCP or EtherNet/IP via Bluetooth 2.0. Replacing communication lines between two automation systems, 758-915 features a 400 meter range courtesy of an international, license-free 2.4–2.480 GHz ISM band. This is ideal for mobile applications or those where cable-based data transmission would be too costly, complex or impossible.
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SKB Corporation has expanded the LCD case offering with the 3SKB-5055 LCD Transport case. The 3SKB-5055 LCD screen case is rotationally molded of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) for maximum strength and durability. The 3SKB-5055 LCD screen case is designed for transport of any LCD, LED or Plasma screens ranging from 50” to 55” in size. The interiors are designed to hold screens in a desirable upright position with a universal interior foam padding system designed to configure easily for customized production.
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Serapid Group announces the appointment of Bonnie Taube to the position of Marketing Manager for North America and Europe. Ms. Taube will have the key responsibilities of creating marketing strategy to grow and expand the Serapid business worldwide. As the new marketing manager, Ms. Taube brings over 15 years of advertising and marketing experience to Serapid and will have a major role in growing and expanding Serapid Group worldwide.
Read More »ARMONK, NY — Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) has acquired Nocturne Productions, a leading touring video provider, through its newly-formed subsidiary, PRG Nocturne Productions Inc.
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MAHWAH, NJ — Edward McLaughlin, president of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and Director of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), has announced a plan to step down, in accordance with an agreement with SEC chairman and CEO Kozo Takahashi. McLaughlin will assist in the search for his successor, which is now underway.
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INDIO, CA — Some 200,000 made the trek to the three-day 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and many more would have attended if the event wasn’t sold out. The good news for the many lighting professionals hoping to work at the event next year is that, for 2012, the festival will be staged over two consecutive weekends.
Read More »PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – The Rental and Staging Network (RSN), a network of regional rental and staging companies with complete event capabilities, announced the addition of two new companies to the organization: ProStage Event Technology, representing Orlando, FL and Las Vegas, NV, and Stage Right, Inc., representing Chicago.
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