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Bright Star Stages Makkah Awards with Milos Truss, Staging Products

2011 Makkah Awards

Bright Star Stages Makkah Awards with Milos Truss, Staging Products

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Along with lighting, sound, AV and projection, Bright Star Events supported the 2011 Makkah Awards at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel with a custom stage and truss structure that incorporated Milos products. The event honored leaders in a variety of fields and disciplines for achievements within the Saudi Arabian province of Makkah, including its capital city, Mecca. Honorees receive a certificate of appreciation from Makkah’s governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal.

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Scott Johnson

Tomcat Names Scott Johnson Project Manager

MIDLAND, TX — Tomcat named Scott Johnson project manager. Prior to Tomcat, Johnson was senior design engineer at James Thomas Engineering, where he worked for almost 11 years. As such, Johnson has considerable experience and knowledge of production drawings, special projects, custom installs & training, advertising and marketing, customer service and solutions.

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SHoW DMX Neo and SHoW Baby

SHoW DMX Neo and SHoW Baby

SHoW DMX Neo builds on City Theatrical Inc.’s experience in the world of wireless DMX for the entertainment industry with high fidelity and fast speed (7mS or less latency).  Users can choose from three operating modes, including Neo, Neo Adaptive, and Classic mode (compatible with all existing SHoW DMX products).

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Ambersphere Solutions Ltd. Formed to Support MA Lighting and Clay Paky Gear in U.K.

LONDON — Ambersphere Solutions Ltd. has been formed from MA Lighting Ltd. to support MA Lighting and Clay Paky gear in the U.K. Now in the process of moving into a large facility in Park Royal, West London, which will feature an expanded showroom along with training, service and support center, Ambersphere will be located close to several U.K. television and theatrical lighting suppliers, staffed with skilled technicians, and offer spare parts and a service workshop.

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PLASA 2011: ProLightingSpace Blogs, New Product Highlights

LONDON — There’s a new Society of Television Lighting Designers (STLD)-sponsored LED luminaire shoot-out, a new Riggers’ forum and the second Rigging Conference this year, but the perennial focus for many at PLASA 2011, set for Sept. 11-14, will be squarely on new products. Be sure to catch the latest blogs from PLSN editor Justin Lang from the show floor on ProLightingSpace.com. He’ll be there for the duration of the event, from Sept. 11-14.

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ETC Gio

ETC Gio Lighting Control Console

ETC’s new Gio promises to serve as a high-function console in a smaller footprint. It is positioned as a mid-level console in the Eos console range,  between the Eos and the Ion boards. Along with ETC syntax, Gio gives users access to effects including pixel mapping and media server control. The console is designed to minimize the learning curve, and to be familiar to users of other ETC consoles. Along with its light weight and portability, Gio’s buttons are back lit, making programming in dark situations much easier.

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Brad Haynes

Martin Names Brad Haynes Senior Project Manager, Head of Project Sales Department

SUNRISE, FL — Martin Professional, Inc. has named Brad Haynes senior project manager and head of its newly-established Project Sales department. Prior to his new post, Haynes served as regional sales manager and product manager for Martin. He joined the company in 2006. Prior to that, he founded and operated his own company, Bright Ideas, a lighting and sound company based in Missouri.

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