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.
AV Concepts announced the appointment of Kirk Hover as Client Services Director to help expand the company’s growing producer and agency business.
PITTSBURGH and AMSTERDAM — NEP Group Inc. acquired Faber Audiovisuals, extending NEP’s video display capabilities into Europe and the broader international market. Faber is a leading European company providing solutions for complete audiovisual productions. They serve clients in the sport, music and corporate markets supporting productions of all sizes.
Read More »AUSTIN, TX and WILLEBROEK, Belgium — Barco’s High End Systems announced an agreement with AED Distribution to expand their existing distribution partnership. Starting Jan. 1, 2015, AED Distribution will serve as European Master Distributor for HES products in Europe, including the Scandinavian countries, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. The companies also announced that HES’ Constantinos Vonofakidis and Tania Lesage will now serve as AED Distribution’s HES Regional Sales Manager and Brand Manager, respectively. AED Distribution will also be assuming HES distribution responsibilities for all of Africa.
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