On the Move

AUSTIN, TX — SHS Global, distributors of new and used lighting, video and audio equipment, opened a new office here Sept. 1 that includes a lounge area, demo room and sales space. It is located near Austin Film Studios and other entertainment-related companies including Fender, Peavey, Rooster Teeth Games, Electro-Fish Films and others. SHS Global also noted a rebranding program, new business model and plans for a total website rebuild and new logo design.

BURBANK, CA — Electrosonic names Josh Cottrell system consultant for sales. Cottrell, based in the company’s office here, will focus on Electrosonic’s Entertainment business that includes themed environments and attractions. He has more than 16 years of industry experience.

LONDON — Creative Technology’s London operation named Dan Burgess account manager, focusing on the corporate sector. Burgess has worked within the corporate events industry for 17 years on behalf of PRG and others.

UDDEVALLA, Sweden – Wireless Solution Sweden AB named Bo Wendemo R&D engineer. Wendemo has 25 years of experience with wireless technology and spent the last 10 years at Nokia Denmark as RF Senior Engineer.

MONTREAL — Show Distribution Corp. announced that it has purchased of all capital stock of Niscon Inc. of Mississauga, Canada, a company specializing in the design, engineering and implementation of motion control systems. Pictured here, from left, are Joe Jeremy, vice president, Niscon Inc. and Marc Desrochers, president, Show Distribution Corp.

LOS ANGELES — 4Wall named Darin Cohen service manager for the company’s Los Angeles division. Cohen, a lighting industry veteran, comes to 4Wall from Angstrom Lighting.  Along with the addition of Cohen, 4Wall Los Angeles has expanded its tech support services to include 24-hour assistance to any venue in need.

ROUDNICE NAD LABEM, Czech Republic – Milos Group, based here, hired Marc Hendriks, a truss industry veteran. Hendriks, who comes to Milos Group after 22 years with Prolyte, will help manage product development for Milos, Tomcat and Litec truss products.

ORLANDO – LMG Touring recently promoted Kevin Maas, who joined the company as a full-time LED Show Technician in 2011, to Touring Technical Project Manager. Maas, who has supported bands including Maroon 5, Train, Fun., Childish Gambino and The Fray, will help clients and technicians with solutions for tour planning and prep for video, audio, lighting and LED show elements while also providing technical training and assistance to LMG Touring technicians.

TUSTIN, CA — WorldStage promoted Richard Bevan from vice president of production services to senior vice president/general manager of WorldStage West, based here.  He will be reporting to WorldStage president Josh Weisberg.