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Alcorn-McBride Signs Electori as Japan Distributor

Mercedes Stevao-Boase

Green Hippo Expands its Team

LONDON – Green Hippo has expanded its team with two new members. Mercedes Stevao-Boase joins the company as ‘Marketing Executive,’ responsible for increasing the brand’s online presence. Estelle Chung is the new Product Design Intern.

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Rock of Ages

‘Rock of Ages’ Entertains with High End Systems

AUSTIN, TX – The film “Rock of Ages” Broadway opened June 15 with a star-studded cast, hits from the 1980s, and High End Systems products in the mix. LD Mike Baldassari handled the live stage performances, using 4 High End Systems SHOWBEAM 2.5 automated luminaires, with the High End Systems Road Hog Full Boar console for Programmer Paul Turner.

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No Structural Defects Found in 2011 Ottawa Bluesfest Stage Collapse

OTTAWA, Canada – Ontario Ministry of Labor authorities have concluded their investigation of the July 18, 2011 stage collapse of a Groupe Berger-made staging structure during a Cheap Trick performance that injured three people, and determined that there was no evidence of structural issues contributing to the collapse. Instead, the blame for the incident was put on freakish weather, and no individuals or companies are being charged with wrongdoing.

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Charles Israel Assumes Presidency of IES

NEW YORK – Charles “Chip” Israel assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) effective July 1, succeeding Denis Lavoie. The newly-elected Board of Directors named are: Cheryl English, LC, Acuity Brands; Allan Long, Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division; Ardra Zinkon, TEC, Inc. Engineering and Design; and Zach Foster, (Emerging Professional), Lighting Group Northwest.

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