On the Move

TORONTO – Belgium-based Luminex Network Intelligence named Toronto-based A.C. Lighting Inc. as a primary distributor in lighting. LS Media remains the distributor for AV markets in Canada.  This news closely follows the recent announcement that Rik Kirby, owner of Allied SMD in Mission Viejo, California, has been named sales director for the U.S. operations of Luminex. Pictured here, from left, are Hugo Larin, Luminex; Bart Swinnen, Luminex; Jean-Francois Canuel, A.C. Lighting; Philippe Coudyser, Luminex

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[caption id="attachment_277038" align="alignnone" width="561"]Rushworks signs VisionHOUSE[/caption]

FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS AND KIEV, UKRAINE –RUSHWORKS, the Dallas area-based software development company that produces cool technology for production, playback, and streaming, has expanded into Eastern Europe by signing an agreement with VisionHOUSE, establishing the full-service systems integrator based in Kiev as their exclusive Ukrainian distributor. RUSHWORKS and VisionHOUSE made the announcement jointly from their respective headquarters. The agreement underscores RUSHWORKS’ commitment to global expansion, already having agreements in place with the UK’s Cache Media and AV Group Technologies in the Asia Pacific region. 

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[caption id="attachment_277026" align="alignnone" width="800"]Jaime Friedstadt[/caption]

YONKERS, NEW YORK – In a move to expand their International sales division, Altman Lighting is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Friedstadt as their new International Sales Director. With a wealth of knowledge in both the architectural and entertainment lighting industries, Friedstadt will now manage the Altman Lighting sales channels in the Caribbean, Latin American, European, Middle Eastern and African markets.

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[caption id="attachment_277008" align="alignnone" width="800"]Bart Swinnen and Rik Kirby [/caption]

MONTREAL– Belgium-based LUMINEX Network Intelligence has strengthened its sales force in the US by partnering with Allied SMD to broaden the company’s American presence. Rik Kirby, owner of Allied SMD in Mission Viejo, California, has been named to Sales Director for the US operations of LUMINEX.  “We’ve been growing quickly in the American market,” explains LUMINEX CEO and co-founder Bart Swinnen, “and we’re looking forward to working with Rik to further develop our business there.”

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[caption id="attachment_276998" align="alignnone" width="797"]Scott Kinnebrew[/caption]

LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional is pleased to announce that lighting professional Scott Kinnebrew has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager – Central U.S.  Scott will focus on helping to grow Elation’s central U.S. territory and will work alongside Elation’s rep firms to bring a higher level of service to the company’s ever-growing customer base.

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FARMINGDALE, NY – Avolites and its US distributor, Group One Ltd., are pleased to announce the appointments of two Support Engineers: Kade Behm and Ruben Laine (pictured here, L-R). Both new hires report directly to Avolites US National Sales Manager Brad White, while the announcement comes from Group One President Jack Kelly.

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REUTLINGEN, Germany – Eyevis, a leading manufacturer of visualization systems, named Michael Reichart sales director of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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PHOENIX – Video West recently brought on David Stern as VP of National Corporate and Entertainment Accounts. David brings in over 40 years of both… Read More »Video West Hires David Stern

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[caption id="attachment_276821" align="alignnone" width="408"]David Barendt[/caption]

NASHVILLE, TN – LMG, LLC, a national provider of video, audio, lighting and LED support based in Orlando, FL, is pleased to announce the hiring of David Barendt as Account Executive on the firm’s show team in the Nashville office. Barendt brings over ten years of combined audio visual and project management experience to LMG.

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LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Kanarek to the new post of Software Support Manager.  Kanarek has filled the role of Software Technical Support for the past two years and will work closely with Will Murphy, Director of Software Support and Development at A.C.T Lighting, to ensure customers receive a consistent level of exceptional software support.

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WALLERN, Austria – AV Stumpfl®, the Austrian AV technology manufacturer, recently announced the Canadian company Theatrixx as their exclusive media server and show control distributor for Canada. The Montreal based company distributes and manufactures technical equipment for the performing arts industry. Theatrixx Technologies also designs custom equipment that offers solutions for video, lighting, audio, power and cabling challenges. Pictured here, from left, are Gabriel Duschinsky (Theatrixx), Philippe Laframboise (Theatrixx), Horst Damoser (AV Stumpfl), Jacques Tessier (Theatrixx) & Helmut Protte (AV Stumpfl) 

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[caption id="attachment_276572" align="alignnone" width="800"]Becky Koester – new GM for HES[/caption]

MIDDLETON, WI – On June 1st, Becky Koester will officially begin in her new role as general manager for High End Systems. Earlier this year, ETC acquired High End Systems from Barco Lighting Systems, Inc. and has been working diligently to build support for the team in the Austin, TX based headquarters. “Koester was a supporter of the acquisition by ETC throughout the process,” says Dick Titus, President of ETC. “She brings with her a deep understanding of the culture that made High End a market leader and will be instrumental in blending the cultures of ETC and High End Systems.”

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