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Alcorn McBride Outfits Brooklyn Navy Yard Center

NEW YORK – The history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard from before the Revolutionary War to the 21st century has found a home in Bldg 92’s Brooklyn Navy Yard Center (BNYC).  An exhibit and visitors center operated as a program of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, the BNYC features a number of exhibits implementing Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machines and Digital Audio Machines.

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Canada Water Library

Stage Electrics Installs at Canada Water Library

LONDON – The new Canada Water Library in London’s southeast Docklands sees its four floors tapering upward in an inverted pyramid, with the cultural space at ground level. It presented some unusual challenges in designing containment, facilities panels and drapery. Darren Beckley, Stage Electrics Divisional Sales Manager – Installation Projects, said, “As not one of the walls is square, we created a unique fan style lighting grid.”

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Alan Keen

Alan Keen Joins Robert Juliat’s US Team

WALLINGFORD, CT – Alan Keen has joined the American team for lighting manufacturer Robert Juliat.  Keen has more than 20 years of experience in design, sales, and management within the theatrical lighting industry, most recently with Production Resource Group (PRG). He has also worked with Genlyte-Entertainment Technology (now Philips Entertainment) and Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC).

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Draper

Draper’s Screen Carrying Cases

SPICELAND, IN –  Draper, Inc. is unveiling a new carrying case for the company’s rental products including FocalPoint, StageScreen, Ultimate Folding Screen and Cinefold. Customer feedback resulted in a screen case that has more interior space, stronger support, and that can be stacked or stood on end.

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Analog Way Axion2

Analog Way Axion2 Updated with New Features

Analog Way’s Axion2, a remote controller designed for live events and multi-screen venues, was recently upgraded with 14 new key features, including the automatic display of IP addresses and all the connected devices on the screen’s setup page. Axion2 is also compatible with Analog Way’s new generation of Seamless Switchers.

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Path of Pearls

Clay Paky Shines Light on Bahrain’s Path of Pearls

MANAMA, Bahrain – Manama, capital city of Bahrain, is celebrating its appointment as Capital of Arab Culture 2012. As part of the festivities, the city produced an opening ceremony, Path of Pearls, which was packed with imagery and effects. Belgian LD Luc Peumans used 170 Clay Paky fixtures to light the tiered stage, full-sized orchestra, aerialists and dancers during the event.

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A Night In Casablanca-themed fundraising event at Full Compass Systems

Full Compass Hosts “A Night In Casablanca” Benefit

MADISON, WI – Full Compass Systems recently hosted a benefit at their facility to raise funds for the Journey Mental Health Center of Dane County (JMHC).  JMHC is a non-profit provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse assistance programs for residents of Southern Wisconsin.  For more than 70 years, their work has had a positive impact and Full Compass is proud to stand behind them in their efforts.

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