MIAMI — Herman ProAV, a provider of professional AV products, procurement services and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV and broadcast industries, announced a new distribution partnership with SurgeX, a provider of professional grade power protection and energy intelligence solutions.
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LAS VEGAS — Le Maitre Ltd, a 35-year developer and provider of pyro, smoke, haze and other special effects technologies, named Bruce Baum, based here, as its chief operating officer and chief financial officer (COO/CFO). Prior to Le Maitre, Baum served as CFO of Pyrotek Special Effects.
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PHOENIX — Clearwing Productions promoted Nick Dressler, the company’s Pro Shop manager in Phoenix since 2010, to National Sales Manager. As such, Dressler will coordinate sales efforts for both the company’s Phoenix location and its Milwaukee location.
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NEW YORK — Anolis, the architectural division of Robe Lighting, named Darin Fowler national business development manager for the U.S. market. Fowler, most recently with Kreon Inc., will be based in New York.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications named Jiou-Pahn Lee director of R&D. He will work to explore and develop new technologies relating to the company’s MediorNet media networks, RockNet digital audio networks and Artist intercom systems. As director of R&D, Lee is also now a member of the company’s management board.
Read More »ORLANDO — Alcorn McBride named Brian Macauto senior sales engineer. He was most recently regional sales manager (North America) for Vista Systems, where he handled outside sales, software/hardware training, system commissioning, trade show and technical support. At Alcorn McBride, Macauto will work with customers and provide pre-sales application support while also developing new project opportunities worldwid.
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COOPER CITY, FL — Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe Lighting named Ambrose Gumbs, based here, technical service department manager. Gumbs served with Martin Professional for close to 14 years, starting as a bench technician before specializing in lighting console and PCB repairs.
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ORLANDO – Christie Lites announced plans to open a Chicago office in fall 2014. The move in Chicago follows the company’s recent expansion to a new location in Las Vegas this year, the launch of Christie Lites New York (in Fairview, NJ) and Winnipeg, Canada in 2013 and the launch of the company’s Nashville location in 2012. The new full-service 50,000 square foot warehouse location near Chicago is slated to open in Woodridge, IL. More details will be announced as they develop in late summer 2014.
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