On the Move

DALLAS – Dallas-based theatrical and architectural lighting equipment manufacturer Syncrolite LLC is ramping up its management team to accommodate industry growth. Since Dave Keighley joined the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer in January 2013, the company is undergoing new product development, improvement of existing products, a heightened level of service for the concert touring/live event industry, and serious expansion into the architectural/installation and TV/film market. Hall Capital Partners, the new owner of Syncrolite, has brought in veteran industry specialists Jerry Trojan and Steve Washington, who were former colleagues at Vari-Lite/VLPS.  The new team is joined by Jonathan Adamson, chairman of Syncrolite and a representative of Hall Capital Partners, which is supporting the growth.

DUBAI — Robe announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Robe Middle East Trading LLC, based here. The company said the move was part of an ongoing expansion strategy in the Middle East. Pictured here, from left, are Robe lighting SRO CEO Josef Valchar, Middle East regional sales manager Elie Battah, international sales director Harry von den Stemmen and sales director for Anolis, John Saunders.

FORT WAYNE, IN — Blue Pony, a company affiliated with Apollo Design Technology, promoted Karey Davis to sales director, a new position. Davis will be responsible for leading the sales team in its efforts to generate new business, cultivate existing relationships and refine current sales processes with an eye toward efficiency.

STUTTGART, Germany — Milos Concepts GmbH, based here, is a think tank, design laboratory, and project development company which creates modular space structures and xtruss systems.  The company recently added Hans Christoph Pakleppa as the newest member of their team. He takes on the role of Sales Director.