SYRACUSE, NY – Joe Aldridge of Las Vegas, Nevada took office as president of USITT July 1. He will lead the 3,800 member organization of designers, managers, and technologists in performing arts and entertainment for the next two years.
Read More »HARROW, U.K. – Artistic Licence announced a plan for expansion that officially recognizes the company's activities in two areas by forming two entities: Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd and Artistic Licence Integration Ltd. The two companies will operate as closely linked entities with complementary roles.
Read More »COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Liberty Wire & Cable has changed its name to Liberty AV Solutions to reflect its status as a provider of AV connectivity solutions. There has been no change in the company's management or ownership.
Read More »LIMASSOL, Cyprus – Global Design Solutions (GDS) named ArchiLX as its exclusive distributor for Cyprus.
Read More »SANTA CLARITA, CA – Entertainment Sciences Group Inc. named Barry I. Seiden national sales manager for its VenueMagic brand of DMX lighting and AV software. Seiden has nearly 30 years experience in the lighting and show control industry.
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ORLANDO, FL and HOPATCONG, NJ – Techni-Lux, Inc. named Scott Jolliffe as a representative for the New York/New Jersey area.
Read More »Recent staff changes/appointments include the following: Chauvet & Sons, Inc. named Ford Sellers senior product development manager for Chauvet and Iluminarc products; Techni-Lux, Inc. named Scott Jolliffe as a representative for the New York/New Jersey area; Entertainment Sciences Group named Barry I. Seiden national sales manager for its VenueMagic brand of DMX lighting and AV software.
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WINTER GARDEN, FL – Candela Controls, Inc. named Bruce Lehnus lighting control specialist. Lehnus' background includes positions with Martin Professional, ETC, BMI Supply, SUNY in Purchase, N.Y. and work on hundreds of stage shows and concerts at various venues and during his college days at the University of Texas and Wichita State University.
Read More »HAMBURG, MI – Leprecon, LLC appointed The Healy Group as its new sales representative for the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Healy Group is an independent rep firm specializing in audio, video and lighting products for the professional, retail and commercial markets.
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – After a busy start to 2010, DWR Distribution has appointed three new staff members – two joining the technical support crew, and one addition to the office and admin team.
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HOLLYWOOD, FL – Chauvet & Sons, Inc. named Ford Sellers senior product development manager for Chauvet and Iluminarc products. Sellers brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in the lighting industry. After studying lighting design at Syracuse University, he began his career installing lighting for EFX starring Michael Crawford at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Read More »OMAHA, NE – Strong Entertainment Lighting has promoted John Luhrs to national sales manager. Paul Rabinovitz, vice president, made the announcement.
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