Audio Video Associates Now Represents Avolites
Audio Video Associates has been named the newest independent manufacturers rep firm for Avolites.
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Robe Appoints Lighting & Sound Distribution Exclusive Distributor For Singapore
Robe Lighting announced Lighting & Sound Distribution as its exclusive distributor in Singapore as of August 1st 2014.
Read More »Creative Technology Names Ed Jarman Senior Project Manager in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE – Creative Technology’s Middle East operation has recently recruited Ed Jarman in the position of Senior Project Manager at their Dubai Investment Park offices. Jarman will be heading up day-to-day project management and project development. Working alongside Mark Woodhouse, General Manager of CT’s Dubai operation, Jarman will also be supporting existing and building new relationships with clients throughout the Middle East.
Christie Promotes Jennifer Smith, Mike Esch and Ihor Stech
CYPRESS, CA – Christie promoted Jennifer Smith to executive vice president of Christie’s new Global Market Solutions group. Succeeding Smith as vice president, Global Engineering for Christie, is Mike Esch, promoted from senior director of engineering. Ihor Stech was promoted to executive vice president, Operations.
Read More »JoeCo Moves Into New Offices in Cambridge, U.K.
CAMBRIDGE, UK – BlackBox Recorder manufacturer JoeCo recently moved to new offices at its Cambridge headquarters. The new building incorporates office and meeting space, production and workshop facilities, as well as a dedicated development and testing area for the expanding BlackBox product range. The move coincides with the forthcoming release of the company’s latest product – the new BlackBox BBR1MP Recorder with integrated mic preamps – and the expansion of the company’s team.
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A.C.E.S. Cargo Adds and Moves Locations, Hires Eddie Kercher in Florida
COCOA, FL – A.C.E.S. Cargo now has locations in Los Angeles (LAX), Henderson, NV (Las Vegas/LAS), Springfield Gardens, NY (New York/JFK), Cocoa, FL (Orlando/MCO) and London. The company, now led by CEO Keith Mitchell, also noted that Eddie Kercher has joined its Orlando, FL-area office here and will handle East Coast operations. Kercher has more than 30 years experience handling logistics for the touring industry, including service as a production manager.
Read More »ETC Purchases Daktronics’ Vortek Rigging Division
MIDDLETON, WI and BROOKINGS, SD — ETC and Daktronics have announced that ETC has acquired the Vortek rigging division of Daktronics. All Vortek rigging products will be integrated into ETC’s rigging portfolio, and operations will be consolidated with ETC’s primary manufacturing locations in Wisconsin by the year’s end, the companies noted.
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Morpheus Lights Names TJ McCullough Director of Business Development
LAS VEGAS — Morpheus Lights named TJ McCullough, a 20-year veteran in the corporate, trade show and live events industry, as the company’s new director of business development. In his new role, McCullough will be responsible for assisting in relationship development, developing market strategies and strengthening local and national industry relationships.
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PRG Names Stephan Paridaen President/COO
NEW YORK — PRG expanded the responsibilities of Stephan Paridaen from CEO of the company’s EMEA operations to President/COO for PRG’s global operations. PRG chairman/CEO Jeremiah J. Harris promoted Paridaen to his new position.
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Shockwave Cargo Opens New LAX Location, Announces Key Personnel Changes
LOS ANGELES – Shockwave Cargo announced several personnel changes along with its new office location near LAX airport here. Noting Keith Mitchell’s departure, Shockwave welcomed Craig Kruger, a 35-year freight forwarding veteran (pictured here), as its new director of operations. The company also named Chris Gratton director of business development and announced that Benny Collins will play a key role on Shockwave Cargo’s sales team.
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Kramer Electronics’ Dave Bright Joins AQAV Board of Directors
CLINTON, NJ – Dave Bright, president of Kramer Electronics’ US office, based here, has joined the board of directors for the Association for Quality in Audio Video Technology (AQAV). Kramer Electronics’ ongoing partnership with AQAV includes an ongoing focus on training and AV certifications as technology continues to shift from analog to digital.
Read More »Hall Stage Names Steve Shortt Head of Design
LUTON, U.K. – Steve Shortt, a 30-year industry veteran, has joined Hall Stage, based here, as head of design. Shortt has worked with Hall Stage products on projects led by the staging company’s U.S. partners, including Thern Stage Equipment, Hall Stage North America, Epic Production Technologies, Gridworks and others. The company says his appointment is part of its plan for growth in new product development and projects and installations.
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