On the Move

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Mega Systems, Inc. has been named the exclusive ImageCue distributor for North America. ImageCue is a compact, easy to use image server that provides control of high definition still images and videos with only twelve channels of DMX512. Each ImageCue includes a library of 255 images and videos. In addition, users can supply their own images and videos using a USB flash drive or external solid state drive to provide access to over 65,000 image and video files.

BEAVERTON, OREGON— Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, today announced the appointment of Laëtitia Giovanni as the company’s tradeshow manager and the promotion of John Urban to product marketing manager. 

BRISTOL, U.K. – Stage Electrics Hire and Events announced that the company will now be known as SLX. The company, founded 35 years ago, also released its new logo, which appears here. The company is also operating with a new warehouse to better assist customers in the U.K. and Europe.The former Stage Electrics branches in London and Exeter are now operating as part of SLX, and the company pledged to continue to provide tailored event and rental solutions.

LONDON – AV company Electrosonic named Steve Leyland executive chairman of the board. Leyland has been a non-executive director and advisor on the Electrosonic board since July 2015 and has worked for many leading global technology companies during his career. Philip Aminoff, who has served as chairman of the Electrosonic board for the last 14 years, remains a director of the board, and chairman of Electrosonic’s parent company Helectron Oy Ab.

NYC – NEP/Sweetwater, the full service provider of video display, camera flypack systems, custom control rooms and production trucks to entertainment and corporate clients worldwide announced that Blake Steury has joined the company as Director of Engineering.

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SUN VALLEY, CA  – Andrea Schulnig is the new head of marketing at GLP. She will be supported by Uli Steinle, who remains with the Karlsbad company.

AMHERST, NY – Stampede CEO and founder Mark Wilkins, pictured here, noted that, after years of success taking the Christie brand, products and services to the North American market, Christie has appointed Stampede Europe to serve as a distribution partner for its Business Products, LED and Video Wall Solutions. According to Wilkins, both parties are confident that their successful North American collaboration ensures continued success with the UK as a new base and market.

MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – Lexair, the Australian and New Zealand distributor of High End Systems, Green Hippo and TMB products, named Renaat De Wilde sales and marketing director, a new position. De Wilde  recently moved to Australia from Texas, where he was most recently the VP of sales and business development at High End Systems and before that the regional director/Scandinavia and Eastern Europe at Barco, will be responsible for driving business growth and enhancing customer experience through marketing and sales activity across Australia and New Zealand including the Lexair regional dealer network.

WAUKESHA, WI. – Blizzard Lighting expanded its staff recently with Atom Slaby, who has bragging rights to a unique job title, “Particle Accelerator.” In this new role, Slaby will aid in process improvement and data analytics. Slaby spent the last seven years working for one of the country’s largest DISH Network retailers in roles ranging from inside sales to business intelligence. This experience, and his charming good looks, make him a key asset to the team at Blizzard Lighting.

NEW ORLEANS – RZI Lighting named industry veteran Stephen Thurber National Sales Manager. Prior to RZI, Thurber worked for the past 12 yearsat two major lighting/production companies in the roles of production manager, lighting designer and sales manager. Thurber also worked for several theatre companies including Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Le Petit Theatre and Southern Rep Theatre, working as a  lighting designer, scenic designer, technical director, master electrician, stage manager and managing director. Thurber also coordinated, managed, and designed scenic and lighting for eight years of tours including Cabaret, Annie Get your Gun, Chorus Line, The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast.

SECAUCUS, NJ – 4Wall Entertainment Lighting and BML-Blackbird Theatrical Services have reached an agreement for 4Wall to purchase the Film & Television division of New Jersey based BML. In addition to the equipment purchase, current BML-Blackbird CEO Elliot Krowe, who has led the film & TV division within the company for over ten years, will be joining 4Wall New York as part of the acquisition.

DUBLIN, Ireland – Penn Elcom, a manufacturer of flightcase hardware and 19-inch racks, launched Penn Elcom Ireland. The new facility will be led by Rory Winston. Along with Penn Elcom Ireland, Winston will oversee the company’s 7,000-square-foot wareshouse in south County Dublin, which will supply customers with the most popular 19 inch racks. Pictured here, from left, are Rory Winston and Penn Elcom chairman and founder Roger Willems.