NOTTINGHAM, U.K. – Chauvet opened a full-service office in the U.K. with its own dedicated inventory, technicians and sales team. Michael Brooksbank, pictured here, has been named sales manager. Darren Jackson is serving as Southern U.K. territory business manager. Serving the U.K. and Ireland, the new branch is fully stocked with LED and other fixtures designed for 240 volts power and fitted with UK mains plugs. Product categories include lighting for the DJ and club market; production lighting for stage, theater and touring; and architectural lighting.
"We felt it was time to put a face to Chauvet in the U.K.," said CEO Albert Chauvet. "Our business has grown substantially in Europe and we want to make sure all of our customers can get their products as quickly as possible as well as having their service needs met."
Brooksbank and Jackson will work under Gerry Zigman, Chauvet's international sales manager, who is based in Hollywood, Fla. "We have needed a physical presence in the U.K. for some time, and now we have the personnel with the level of experience and dedication necessary to represent Chauvet properly," Zigman said.
Brooksbank brings more than 20 years experience in the professional lighting industry to Chauvet, including experience with retail/DJ, production/entertainment to architectural projects. "This is a great opportunity," he said. "Chauvet is in a strong position with a product range that crosses several sectors. I'm really looking forward to the challenge."
Jackson has more than 15 years in the lighting industry, including operating his own company, which sold intelligent as well as LED lighting.
The office is located at: Unit 1C, Brookhill Road Industrial Estate, Pinxton, Nottingham, U.K. The phone number is + 44 (0) 1773 511115.
For more information, please visit www.chauvetlighting.com
