SCHILLER PARK, IL – PSAV recently announced its acquisition of Hawthorn Theatrical, Ltd., a U.K.-based event production company founded more than 30 years ago by Martin Hawthorn, the company’s CEO. Hawthorn will operate as a subsidiary under PSAV and keep its senior team and brand in place.
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LOS ANGELES – Mojo Barriers US office announces the appointment of Dan Gormley as Vice President, joining fellow US Vice President Jordi van Berkum. Dan states: “I am delighted to be joining Mojo Barriers as the company prepares to introduce new product ranges into the US market. I have the utmost respect for Mojo and relish the challenge to continue to evolve and improve our effectiveness and reach, expand the offering to clients, while developing and further strengthen our brand.”
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA- Pacific Coast Entertainment, provider of staging and theatrical services, has acquired Santa Ana-based California Stage & Lighting, affectionately known as Cal Stage. Cal Stage has been a legend in the Southern California entertainment industry since 1982. Their focus on the theatrical, themed and live event industries has been invaluable to the market.
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MINNEAPOLIS—The Guthrie Theater announced that Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein has been elected as president of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theater association of its kind in the United States, boasting 72 member Theatres in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Bielstein succeeds Timothy J. Shields, the managing director of McCarter Theatre Center, and began her three-year term in May 2017.
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LAS VEGAS, NV- 4Wall Entertainment, a national provider of entertainment lighting and video, is adding industry veterans Mike Gold, Andy Isola, and Matt Talent to its nationwide sales force. The trio brings nearly 60 years of experience in the lighting industry to 4Wall. Gold will work out of the 4Wall Washington DC office as the location’s Sales Manager, pursuing opportunities in all aspects of the entertainment lighting industry. He joins 4Wall from Stage Equipment and Lighting (SEAL) in Miami, FL. Gold’s extensive knowledge of entertainment and commercial lighting will be a great asset to 4Wall’s DC’s sales team.
MIDDLESEX, UK – Automation and motion control specialist and manufacturer Kinesys announces three new appointments boosting the team based at the company’s HQ in Hampton, Middlesex, UK. This is a result of a busy year to date, and a surge in business following the launch of a new range of game-changing motion control hoists – Apex – in April, plus an expansion of the brand’s worldwide dealer network.The new posts are in three key areas – digital marketing, software development and workshop technical.
SAN FERNANDO, CA– GLP US Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Jim Gregory as their new Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast. Jim brings more than 25 years of industry experience to GLP, working with touring, local productions, house of worship, as well as special and corporate events, there is not an area of the industry he is unfamiliar with. Jim sees GLP as a great opportunity to work for a company that is not only growing in size, but also in ingenuity continuing to establish themselves as market leading manufacturers.
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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – The appeal of the entertainment industry draws many, but breaking in, standing out and making a career can be an uphill climb. Fortunately, John Cameron Carter had both the gumption and talent to take advantage of Bandit’s intern program where upon completion, he joined the team as a full time Bandit Lites employee.
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SEATTLE, WA – LMG, LLC, a national provider of video, audio, lighting, and LED support based in Orlando, FL, is pleased to announce the hiring of David Taylor as Account Executive on the firm’s show team in the Seattle office. With an extensive history in mixing audio and rigging, Taylor brings more than ten years of show experience to LMG. He has a degree in Physics and CAD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and ITT. Taylor expresses, “I am looking forward to working with amazing clients, creating successful events and having a great time.”
AUSTIN – Effective October 1, 2017, High End Systems will resume exclusive distribution for our HOG4 HedgeHog console products. Customers can now purchase HedgeHog 4 products directly from authorized High End Systems dealers and distributors, and the company retains the single point of initial distribution for our entire console line. CLICK HERE to learn more about the HedgeHog line of automated lighting controllers.
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PARIS, – Analog Way, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of innovative equipment dedicated to the professional AV industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Valérie Gérôme as Global Communications Manager.
SINGAPORE – Automation and motion control specialists and manufacturer, Kinesys announces a new distributor in Singapore – Total Solution. Says Kinesys MD Dave Weatherhead, “There’s been a surge of interest in Kinesys in Asia generally in the last two to three years, and the timing of this deal is perfect for us to capitalize on this and increase our brand exposure and market share. Total Solution is a strong company that is well-established and respected, and we’re looking forward to a very positive working relationship”.