Solotech announces the appointment of Bob Leonard as the Vice President of Operations, Sales and Systems Integration Division, USA, starting September 5th, 2023.Read More »Bob Leonard Appointed Vice President of Operations, Sales and Systems Integration USA for Solotech
GLP UK has appointed the experienced Paul Fielder as its new key account manager. Coming from a theatre lighting background, he was previously technical sales consultant at Stage Electrics after leaving the Royal Opera House, where he was lighting systems assistant manager. He also worked in a series of London theatres for the Really Useful Group, gaining much experience in various technical lighting roles.Read More »Paul Fielder Appointed GLP UK’s New Key Account Manager
Obsidian Control Systems announces that Controllux BV has been named the exclusive distributor of Obsidian products in the Netherlands. The agreement, which went into effect on July 1, 2023, covers Obsidian’s full range of lighting control products, including the company’s growing range of NETRON data distribution devices.Read More »Controllux BV New Distributor for Obsidian Control Systems in the Netherlands
Bandit Lites is thrilled to share the hiring of Amy Kerestessy as the Director of Human Resources. She will be responsible for implementing policy and procedures, onboarding new hires, managing employee engagement, assisting with record keeping as well as other duties.Read More »Amy Kerestessy Joins Bandit Lites as Director of Human Resources
“It’s all about the people,” states Chris Norwood of Norwood Productions, explaining his people-first management style, and echoing a phrase actively embraced and promoted by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR. However, good, reliable, and flexible kit also helps a business thrive, and Johannesburg-based Norwood Productions has invested in some of Robe’s most compact fixture ranges to further the company’s growth – starting with LED Beam 100s and now also including LEDBeam 150s and LEDBeam 350s, with some Spikies on order. The Robe purchases – eight of each fixture – are perfect for the current size and scale of the events they are providing with top notch technical production.Read More »Norwood Productions Invests in Robe
Canto USA announces that Shawn Harmon has been appointed as its North American Sales Manager, beginning October 1, 2023. A graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Lighting Design, Shawn has been working professionally in the specific field of Lighting Design and Systems Integration since 2004.Read More »Canto USA Appoints Shawn Harmon as North American Sales Manager
Neutrik Americas, the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional AVL connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Fernando Manfrini to the position of Technology Business Manager for Latin America. Manfrini started with Neutrik Americas on August 1, 2023, and is stationed in Miami, FL.Read More »Neutrik Americas Announces Fernando Manfrini as Technology Business Manager for Latin America
Nordlite Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH is a leading regional provider of event technology and set construction solutions. The Hamburg-based company offers various complete solutions in the event sector, from conception and design through technical planning and implementation to dry hire. The clientele primarily includes large and medium-sized companies.Read More »Nordlite Opts for GLP’s impression X5 Series
Avid, a leading technology provider that in the media and entertainment industry, announced on August 9, 2023 that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of STG in an all-cash transaction valuing Avid at approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of Avid’s net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Avid stockholders will receive $27.05 in cash for each share of Avid common stock. The cash purchase price represents a premium of 32.1% over the Company’s unaffected closing share price on May 23, 2023, the last full trading day prior to media speculation regarding a potential sale of the Company.Read More »Avid Technology to be Acquired by an STG Affiliate for $1.4 Billion
CrowdLED, the European leader in LED wristbands technology, is setting the stage for a new era of audience engagement in the Americas. With the grand opening of its Nashville office, CrowdLED is set to transform the landscape of live events across North, Central, and South America. CrowdLED’s RF technology, requiring no cabling, no rigging, and integrating in just two minutes, has already made waves in high-profile events such as the opening ceremony of San Salvador 2023, the coronation of King Charles III, Formula E championships, concerts, and tours. And now, with the opening of CrowdLED’s Nashville office, it’s closer to home.Read More »CrowdLED Unveils the Future of LED Wristbands for Live Events
Every innovation begins with an initial idea. At the Adam Hall Group, these ideas emerge anew every day – and they are developed step by step in the Experience Centre at their Neu-Anspach headquarters into finished products and solutions that support event technology users worldwide in their creative processes. Recently, this innovative competence has been officially confirmed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. With the award of the BSFZ seal by the Certification Body for Research Grants, the Adam Hall Group is now recognized as a researching and developing company.Read More »Adam Hall Group Receives the BSFZ Seal of Innovation Competence
Bandit Lites, a world leader in entertainment lighting, is proud to announce the promotion of John Cameron Carter to Integration Solution Sales. Carter first joined the Integration team seven years ago and has since grown as a technician, project manager and sales member.
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