LOS ANGELES, CA – Electrosonic has promoted Bryan Hinckley to head of the worldwide Entertainment business, which includes the museum, theme park, visitor center and retail markets. The post was previously held by Chris Conte, who was recently named head of the new U.S. Business Development team.
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SGM has appointed one of Spain’s most prominent lighting designers as its new representative in South America.
Ben Díaz takes up the position of Area Sales Manager with immediate effect, in a role that also includes product training on the Continent.
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HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire, UK – A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. are pleased to announce their appointment as the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for the GLP range of award-winning LED lighting solutions.
Read More »LLANELLI, Carmarthenshire, England – Lighting Technology Projects is delighted to officially announce that it has joined Traxon Technologies / e:cue’s extensive worldwide partner network.
Traxon Technologies – an OSRAM company – is a global leader in solid-state lighting and control systems; elevating architectural, entertainment, hospitality, and retail environments globally.
Read More »CYPRESS, CA – Christie acquired Cologne-based coolux GmbH (‘coolux’), a developer and supplier of 3D compositing and rendering systems, best known for its Pandoras Box product family. coolux will be integrated into Christie’s Global Market Solutions team, maintaining its office in Cologne, Germany.
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LOUISVILLE, KY – ZFX Flying Effects named Jason Schumacher general manager. Schumacher, who returns to the company, will oversee ZFX operations, leveraging an extensive experience in performer flying along with years spent working in the entertainment industry. In addition to incorporating flying into over 300 productions as a Flying Director, he has also worked as a film producer and stunt coordinator.
Read More »LAS VEGAS – Many 4Wall locations have relocated recently, with New York, Nashville, DC, and Los Angeles all moving to new buildings during the last few years. Now, 4Wall’s flagship corporate headquarters are relocating as well. Effective January 5th 4Wall Las Vegas will inhabit a new 122,000 sq. ft. facility located next door to its previous location. The address is: 3165 W. Sunset Rd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89118.
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LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting named Justin Lang, who served as editor of PLSN magazine from 2011 to Dec. 2014, as the company’s director of marketing. Lang will be working directly with Brian Dowd, A.C.T Lighting’s vice president of sales and marketing, to increase market awareness of A.C.T Lighting and its partner brands, which include MA Lighting, Clay Paky, Robert Juliat, MDG, Wireless Solutions and Chain Master.
Read More »SURREY, U.K. – Elation Professional EU named Damon Crisp as the company’s new sales representative for the south of England, which includes London and surrounding counties. Damon, who operates DAC Pro-Media LTD, a distribution company for entertainment technology, previously served as sales director Lamba PLC, managing director for Numark Alesis Europe LTD (Now In-Music) and managing director for Monacor International GmbH’s U.K. office.
Read More »LAS VEGAS – TBF-Pyrotec GmbH named Le Maitre as the primary North American distributor for the Germany-based company’s range of flame effects products. TBF’s Spraymaster, Spraymaster Multicolour, Fountain Flame; Single Shot; Pyromaster and 5-Master will now all be sold by Le Maitre in most U.S. and Canadian markets.*
Read More »MUNICH, Germany – Astera LED Technology GmbH is moving from its previous base in Rüdesheim an der Nahe, Germany to Munich. The company noted that its new sales office will be joined by an office devoted to technical and customer support, overseen by Astera’s R&D director, Simon Canins. Astera cited potential improvements in logistics, product demos and brand awareness.