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Non-Compliant Stage Replaced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS — One of five stages set up to entertain racing fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) during the Indianapolis 500 had to be replaced last week after safety inspectors deemed it non-compliant with Indiana’s new safety regulations, which were drafted in response to last summer’s deadly stage collapse at the Indianapolis State Fair.

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Pete’s Big TVs Hired For ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Finale

NEW YORK – Pete’s Big TVs was hired for the third year to provide video screens and monitors for NBC TV’s  “Celebrity Apprentice Finale.” The live broadcast May 20 took place at a theatre within the American Museum of Natural History. The set resembled Donald Trump’s board room as seen on the series, with a Gtech 20mm flex screen serving as the Manhattan skyline at night as seen through “windows.”

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AVC Group, SpeakerCraft and Panamax/Furman Announce Changes

CARLSBAD, CA — The AVC Group, SpeakerCraft and Panamax/Furman released a joint announcement of a significant strategic move to address the changing needs of technology consumers and dealers alike. Under the new arrangement, the diversified resources of The AVC Group, SpeakerCraft, Proficient and Panamax/Furman brands will align under one centralized division with a focus on customer-centric product development, brand innovation and dealer support.

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Brenda Caplen

Caplen Joins Gearhouse ICS

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Brenda Caplen has joined Gearhouse ICS. Caplen has 17 years of experience in the Southern African conference and events industry, most recently with Evaluate Interactive Event Systems and Conference Communications.

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Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley Supports First Night Riders Event

LONDON, UK – British actress Keira Knightley is supporting this year’s First Night Riders charity motorcycle ride, a charity dedicated to looking after the interests of backstage and Front of House personnel. A host of other actors have joined in to help support the photocall at this year’s ride, which starts June 22 at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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Lightware 25G Hybrid Matrix

Lightware 25G Hybrid Matrix

With its 25G Hybrid Matrix, Lightware U.S.A. reinvents the meaning of the matrix switch.  Until now systems have operated in two dimensions, with inputs and outputs.  But Lightware has now added a third dimension – media layers – and set a new standard for the AV industry.

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RevEAL Studio.3 LED Fresnel

RevEAL Studio.3 LED Fresnel

Prism Projection’s RevEAL Studio.3 LED Fresnel offers the ability to tune the high CRI white light from 2700-8000K, output of more than 9000 lumens, fully functional barn doors, and a flat beam from 10 to 90 degrees. Other highlights include plus-minus green-magenta correction.

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