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Tyler Truss Acquires McGuire Scenic Expanding Event & Entertainment Offerings

Tyler Truss Systems, a leading manufacturer of truss structures and systems for the live event and entertainment industry, has acquired McGuire Scenic. McGuire Scenic provides a wide range of scenic fabricating and rental services, supporting similar live event and entertainment production companies. Both companies are based in central Indiana.Read More »Tyler Truss Acquires McGuire Scenic Expanding Event & Entertainment Offerings

Motor Stage Automation Makes Large Investment in Kinesys Kit

MSA’s Christina Vigso (left) and Kasper Sonberg with part of the new Kinesys systems

Denmark-based entertainment automation specialist, Motor Stage Automation (MSA), has made a substantial investment in Kinesys, comprising 30 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 30 Kinesys Apex V2 drives plus three Mentor 401 safety controllers – offering SIL3 safety over Ethernet and safety control of up to 60 devices simultaneously. This follows up a second-batch purchase of 21 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 26 Kinesys V1 Drives, a Mentor 401 and Vector control delivered last year, bringing MSA’s current total of Apex hosts to 72, including Apex 1,250Kg motors that arrived when the company launched in 2021.Read More »Motor Stage Automation Makes Large Investment in Kinesys Kit

Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

Laura James

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Laura James as Sales Support Manager. Reporting to Jean-Louis Blanchard, President, James will work closely with the Sales Support Team to build and maintain successful long-term relationships with A.C. Americas customers through innovative customer satisfaction solutions. A.C. Americas Sales Support Team is a shared resource for A.C. Lighting Inc. and A.C. ProMedia.Read More »Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

4Wall Entertainment Acquires Sacramento-Based BP Productions

4Wall Entertainment, a worldwide entertainment equipment and services provider, has acquired BP Productions of Sacramento, CA. BP Productions’ current location will be re-branded as 4Wall Sacramento, with all employees staying on board to service existing and future customers as part of 4Wall’s 13th US location. Read More »4Wall Entertainment Acquires Sacramento-Based BP Productions

Three Marketing Roles Filled at ETC

Lowell Olcott

Three familiar faces recently moved into new marketing roles at ETC. Each individual has been with ETC for several years spanning various positions. Lowell Olcott was recently promoted to Product Marketing Manager of ETC’s Product Management department. After eight years of experience as a Product Manager, Olcott says, “I am excited to be working more closely with this fantastic team as they continue to develop innovative new products.” He is deeply interested in system integration and is committed to exploring new ways for ETC products to work together. Prior to working in the Marketing department, Lowell was a Field Project Coordinator based out of ETC’s LA office.Read More »Three Marketing Roles Filled at ETC

Success in the Fight Against Product Piracy: MA Lighting Wins Legal Case in Brazil

MA Lighting has come out on top in the fight against illegal counterfeit products, winning a case at Brazil’s Supreme Court. Acting as the court of last resort, the Supreme Court has ruled against a local businessman who had offered counterfeit MA consoles, such as the onPC fader wing and the onPC command wing, for sale on the Brazilian online platform “Mercado Livre”, and imposed an order to refrain and to pay substantial damages. The convicted party had been proved to have perpetrated trademark infringements and engaged in unfair competition through the illegal sale of the counterfeit products.Read More »Success in the Fight Against Product Piracy: MA Lighting Wins Legal Case in Brazil

iRIG Appointed as Middle East Partner for Eilon Engineering Load Cell Distribution

(l to r): Mathias Wilke, Managing Partner & Technical Director, iRIG and Ryan D’Cunha, Managing Director, iRIG

Dubai-based iRIG, a leading provider of industrial and live event solutions in the Middle East, is pleased to announce its partnership with Eilon Engineering as the exclusive distributor of their high-quality Ron StageMaster load monitoring systems. The partnership became effective on June 1st, 2023, marking a significant milestone for both companies in expanding their presence in the Middle East market.Read More »iRIG Appointed as Middle East Partner for Eilon Engineering Load Cell Distribution

Environmental Lights Announces the Acquisition of City Theatrical

Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announced that it has acquired City Theatrical, Inc and City Theatrical, Ltd (UK). The acquisition continues Environmental Lights’ growth trajectory as it expands its footprint and product offerings in the scenic market.Read More »Environmental Lights Announces the Acquisition of City Theatrical

NAMM Announces New Leadership for the Executive Committee

L-R: Whitney Brown Grisaffi, Chris White, John Mlynczak, Barbara Wight and Tom Sumner

The NAMM board of directors has elected a new executive committee to continue the organization’s legacy of service to NAMM members and the industry at large. In a vote at the recent board meeting, Tom Sumner, president of Yamaha Corp. of America (and previously NAMM’s vice chair), was named chair of the NAMM board of directors. The board also elected Chris White, president of White House of Music, as vice chair, where he will serve in an ex officio role as chair of The NAMM Foundation board; Barbara Wight, chief financial officer of Taylor Guitars, as treasurer; and Whitney Brown Grisaffi, president of Ted Brown Music, as secretary of the executive committee.Read More »NAMM Announces New Leadership for the Executive Committee

Nicolas Champion Joins SGM Light as Managing Director of North America

Nicolas Champion

SGM Light announces that Nicolas Champion has joined as Managing Director of North America. With over 25 years of experience in both architectural and entertainment lighting, Champion is a trusted and well-known lighting professional. As Managing Director, Champion will work closely with North American key accounts and distribution partners as well as the SGM Light sales and customer support teams to develop and coordinate business in both rental and fixed installation markets.Read More »Nicolas Champion Joins SGM Light as Managing Director of North America