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Apollo BTS Wrench
The Apollo Wrench from Apollo Design Technology is designed to work as an adjustable wrench on one end, with a closed-end wrench built into the handle. The closed-end wrench includes three sizes (3/4”, 1/2”, and 3/8”), giving users easy access to the most common bolt sizes found in the industry. The Apollo Wrench is an ideal companion when focusing or striking a rig of conventional fixtures. Made in USA; MSRP: $79.00.
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STONY POINT, NY – Barbara Montgomery is retiring from Lighting Services Inc after 45 years of service. She started her career at the company in 1968 as a receptionist, and will depart in October with her current title as Metro NY regional sales manager. Montgomery was featured in the IES/NY T.A.L.K. (Talk, Archive, Listen, Keep) production, a short film of candid interviews on “Women in Lighting.”
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SAO PAULO, Brazil – Christie expanded its presence in South America with the opening of its first office and showroom in São Paulo, Brazil. Christie is undergoing global expansion, which includes new subsidiaries and offices in South Africa, Australia and India during the past 12 months.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Chalmers University of Technology Students’ Union has invested in 12 new Robe LEDBeam 100s to add to its existing stock of Robe moving light fixtures. All the money made by the Students’ Union on staging events is invested into buying new gear.
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LITITZ, PA – Tait/FTSI’s integration efforts are finalized to combine Tait’s expertise in the international touring market with Fisher Technical Services’ leadership in permanent installation and high performance rigging. Integration between the two companies has now been consolidated by moving the control department and key support staff from FTSI’s Las Vegas office to augment the team in Lititz, PA.
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Dura Truss Anchors Chicago Tabernacle
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