WUPPERTAL, Germany —Riedel Communications opened a new office in Hilversum, Netherlands (near Amsterdam), which will serve the Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg markets (Benelux). Riedel has also opened a new office in South Sydney, Australia.
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BRISTOL, UK – The Lighting Hospital – an independent electronic service department for the professional lighting industry – has recently moved to new expanded premises in Bristol. This has enabled further streamlining of its processes to offer an even faster and slicker service for damaged lighting gear needing emergency treatment. Industry engineer Dik Welland launched the company in 2009.
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LUTON, UK – In partnership since 1970, the founding directors and shareholders of Optikinetics Ltd, have recently passed ownership of this world renowned UK manufacturer to an individual, marketing specialist Rob Stitcher. His background includes working at large advertising agencies in New York, including a five-year stint at Grey Group. Rice and Brunker will continue to serve OPTI as consultants to ensure a smooth transition and customer continuity.
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LONDON – Stage Electrics has announced a management buyout of the business from the estate of David Whitehead. Under the new ownership structure Trevor Smallwood will continue as chairman of the board and the executive directors of Stage Electrics will remain unchanged. The new shareholders include industry veterans Trevor Smallwood, Dan Aldridge, Bob Smith, James Irvine, Anna Western, Adam Blaxill, Adrian Searle and Ian Tregaskis.
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NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites has promoted Jake Tickle to director of technical services. He will oversee support for road staff, research and development, training and repairs. Tickle joined the Bandit family in 2006 and was promoted to tech service manager in 2007.
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FT. LAUDERDALE – ARRI Inc. has promoted Jeffrey A. Reyes to director of sales, Latin American Markets. Reyes previously served as a technical sales representative at ARRI, working closely with rental houses and customers for lighting and camera products.
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AARHUS, Denmark – Industry professional Matt Hallard has joined the Martin Professional EMEA sales organization as business area manager, Rental. Hallard worked as production manager for P&O Cruises Worldwide, as regional sales manager at PRG Distribution and most recently for Philips Vari-Lite as European sales manager.
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ALAMEDA, CA — Clear-Com named Samer E. Mouwanes regional sales manager, Middle East, effective on May 13, 2013. He will be responsible for overseeing all sales and customer service activities in the Middle East, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.
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DUBLIN – UK lighting and visuals rental specialist, Blackburn based HSL, has formed a new partnership with Production Services Ireland (PSI), with operations in Belfast and Dublin. PSI now has the additional advantage of access to HSL’s massive equipment inventory and additional resources.
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VANCOUVER, BC and HALIFAX, NS, Canada — Montreal-based Solotech announced new sales and integration offices in Vancouver and Halifax on May 1. The Vancouver office will be led by Brian Konechny and Larry Medwin. The Halifax office will be led by Eric Bourgeois and Bill Lawlor. Solotech also added Rob Lanthier to its Ottawa office staff.
Read More »MIDDLETON, WI — ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.) is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the purchase of a 350,000 square-foot building in Mazomanie, WI. ETC will move portions of its manufacturing and warehousing to the new facility while maintaining its headquarters in Middleton, WI. Portions of the new facility are expected to open this fall. ETC does not anticipate a reduction in its workforce.
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LOS ANGELES – 4Wall Entertainment has acquired the assets of Action Theatrical, a Sun Valley, CA-based production company specializing in rigging for the film and video industry. Action Theatrical President Rich Porter will assume the title of VP of Business Development for 4Wall LA.
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