Chase M. Strickland has worked in and around Bandit since a very young age, starting in the shop and eventually moving on to the road. This experience provided Strickland with a wide view of the operations. Additionally, he has watched his father, Michael T. Strickland, in action since he was born, giving him an exceptionally close perspective of exactly how Bandit operates.Read More »Chase M. Strickland Named Bandit Lites Business Manager
Phoenix-based High Resolution Engineering (HRE) has added disguise vx 4+ media servers to its equipment rental inventory. The purchase marks the first disguise acquisition by HRE, which also offers rentals of the Christie Spyder X80 video processor and Lightware and Dexon routers.Read More »High Resolution Engineering (HRE) Invests in disguise vx 4+ Media Servers for Rental Inventory
Bandit Lites announces the complete overhaul of its website, www.BanditLites.com. Bandit’s team sought to revamp the online experience for both current and potential clients as well as its team members. With a robust social media following and engaged online community, the web team focused on redesigning the main website, seeking to build a space that would showcase the company’s continued dedication to both progress and excellence.Read More »Bandit Lites Rolls Out New Updated Website
After a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak as the next President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants. Mlynczak will join the NAMM team in Carlsbad, CA, on April 3 and officially assume the role of CEO on Monday, May 1. Read More »John Mlynczak Named President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants
Since the grand opening of the ICP Production Centre, In Concert Productions founder, Jay Rabbit, has been looking at expansion opportunities. The 30,000-square-foot facility is set to double in size by March 2024. The 60,000-square-foot facility is predicted to offset production costs while creating jobs for the nation’s skilled engineers, effectively delivering world-class production services to the Hollywood of the South.Read More »Atlanta-Based ICP Production Centre Plans Expansion from 30,000 to 60,000 Square-Feet by March 2024
3LR Design, Inc. announces that Richard Cadena has joined the company as Senior Consultant – Technical Systems. Cadena is an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician and trainer, a member of I.A.T.S.E., and Technical Editor of Lighting&Sound America and Light and Sound International. Cadena is also a well-respected author who brings over 36 years of experience in the entertainment lighting industry to the 3LR Design team. His focused discipline is lighting design, control systems, and electrical design and implementation, with a knowledge of multiple technical systems. Cadena’s career has covered a variety of industry segments including concert/touring, television/film, theatre, architectural, and corporate events.Read More »Richard Cadena Joins 3LR Design, Inc. as Senior Consultant – Technical Systems
Elation Professional announced the promotions of Eric Loader to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing and John Dunn to Director of Sales – U.S. The promotions reflect not only their performance and leadership within the company but also their ability to think strategically in order to move Elation forward. Read More »Elation Promotes Eric Loader to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing, John Dunn to Director of Sales, U.S.
Bandit Lites announced the promotion of Mark Scherer to Client Representative. Scherer is the latest addition to the leadership team at Bandit where his recent adventures on the road will offer a fresh perspective to clients as well as bringing practical applications of the latest in lighting technology. Read More »Bandit Lites Promotes Mark Scherer to Client Representative
Obsidian Control Systems is excited to announce that MTG (More Than Group), a growing AV equipment supplier based in Belgium, has been appointed the sole… Read More »MTG Appointed New Distributor for Obsidian Control Systems in Belgium and Luxembourg
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Master FX, an American manufacturer and distributor of professional special effects equipment and customized solutions, announced the launch of its Canadian dealer network. They have added Apex Sound & Light and Pur FX as dealers.Read More »Master FX Adds Canadian Dealers
Following a stellar year in 2022, the ADJ Group has restructured its USA Sales Team to provide a solid foundation for further growth in 2023. Firmly established as a mid-level entertainment lighting brand, ADJ’s product range offers an attractive combination of functionality, reliability, and value which is proving increasingly popular in both the rental/production and installation/integration sectors. To better serve customers in both these markets, as well as the traditional retail supply chain, four well-established ADJ team members are being redeployed into new strategic roles.Read More »ADJ Restructures USA Sales Team for Further Growth
ESTA is proud to announce that Richard Nix is the new Technical Standards Manager for the Technical Standards Program (TSP). His predecessor, Karl Ruling, will stay on in a supporting role. Read More »Richard Nix is ESTA’s Next Technical Standards Manager