On the Move

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

INDIA – Messe Frankfurt has acquired two of India’s leading trade fairs, LED Expo and Media Expo. LED Expo takes place annually in both Delhi and Mumbai, and is the only event in the industry focused solely on LED products. Media Expo occurs once a year in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata and is the largest exhibition for the signage and advertising industry. This takes the number of events organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India to 14. 

LOS ANGELES – 4Wall Los Angeles named Jessica Brownell account executive. Brownell, who previously served as a project manager for ETC and an account manager for ELS, will focus on rentals and sales while also assisting the 4Wall Systems division. “Jessica is a great fit for our location,” said Jeff Mateer, 4Wall LA VP of Business Development.  “Her experience in our market and in the lighting industry as a whole will make her a great resource for our customers.” 

LONDON – NanoLumens named David DaCosta vice president of EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). DaCosta, pictured here, is the co-founder and former chairman of the Limited Space Media Group. He is now responsible for the development and implementation of all administrative, operational, sales, marketing, and technical support programs for the EMEA region. He reports to NanoLumens vice president of sales Rick Bortles.

NEW YORK – Broadcast Pix named Gregory Bedross, CTS  New York regional sales manager, effective July 15. He will work directly with Broadcast Pix co-founder Russell Whittaker to expand sales in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.