LIVINGSTON, UK – UK-based LightGeist, specialists in cloud-based audience engagement products for live music and sport events, has announced the appointment of Simon Hicks as director of software products.
Read More »PUIDOUX, Switzerland – Merging Technologies, based here, named HHB Canada as its distributor in Canada, effective July 2014. Toronto-based HHB Canada is an established supplier to the music, broadcast, post production and production markets in Canada, well-known for its abilities in terms of systems integration and sales.
Read More »BELL, CA — Pro AV wholesale distributor, Empire PRO, has recently moved. Its new location is 5675 Mansfield Way Bell, CA 90201. The new facility, close to Los Angeles, has three times the warehouse space, according to the company.
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PHOENIX – Clearwing Productions announced that Clayton Melocik has joined the company’s office here as an account executive. Melocik has worked as a freelance audio technician with Clearwing productions for nearly a decade.
Read More »CYPRESS, CA – Christie announced that it has acquired Montreal-based Arsenal Media Inc., a digital signage agency specializing in experiential installations, interactive content and strategic digital signage installations. Arsenal Media will become Christie Creative Media Services, operating within Christie’s Global Professional Services group.
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PHOENIX – Clearwing Productions has hired Michael J. Eddy as an Account Executive in their Phoenix office. Mike, who has provided lighting designs for Phoenix performing arts and corporate organizations for decades, also previously served as Phoenix Theatre’s Director of Production for 11 years.
Read More »LEEK, The Netherlands and WAKEFIELD, U.K. — Prolyte Group announced the sale of its project-related businesses — Brilliant Stages and Litestructures Projects — to Dark Arches Holdings, owner of LS-Live, Perry Scenic Creative and a founding investor in Backstage Academy. Adrian Brooks has stepped down as shareholder of the Prolyte Group. Prolyte Sales UK, which will continue as Prolyte Sales Ltd., will be moving to a new location.
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ANKARA, Turkey — Clay Paky has announced a partnership with Asimetrik SES, Isik ve Görüntü Sistemleri A.S (Asimetrik Sound, Light and Display Systems), with locations in Ankara and Istanbul, that becomes effective June 1. The Turkish company, which specializes in the marketing and installation of technology and systems for show, corporate and architectural environments, will provide marketing and technical assistance for all Clay Paky products.
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LONDON — Avolites announced May 19 that it has restructured its board of directors. Managing director Richard Salzedo is stepping back into the role of director, and Steve Warren has been promoted to Avolites Group MD. Pictured here are the Avolites directors. From left, J.B. Toby, Richard Salzedo, Meena Varatharajan, Steve Warren and Koy Neminathan.
Read More »SANT’OMERO, Italy — Proel S.p.a., which makes and markets a variety of audio, video and lighting related products, recently launched Solo Distribution, a new division specialized in the distribution, development and commercialization of musical instruments and proprietary brands.
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