"Childhood blindness, hearing loss, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes type two, obesity and many other health problems are caused by this horrible disease," says Staddon. "Providing support and advice to those
Pagel, a director of the Belfast based lighting rental and sales company, says: "With health & safety issues increasingly topping all rigging agendas, and our commitment to offering clients the very best and highest quality services, industry driven and recognised qualifications like this are vitally important."
PLASA's National Rigging
He helped start Disco International magazine in October 1976 at a time when the word 'disco' had scarcely been invented. And when the following month the inaugural meeting of the trade association now known as PLASA took place, David was on the founding committee.
Yet by this time he had already spent several years galvanizing the nascent sound and lighting companies, in pop weekly Record Mirror's burgeoning Disco Mirror supplement ... laying down the cornerst
Anderson will support the Americas region in his new role, applying his substantial industry experience and strong marketing background to develop and implement marketing strategies for RTS and Telex intercom products. Acting as the focal point for the voice of the customer in this segment, Anderson will report to Daniel Gundlach, VP Marketing - Americas.
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Felton, whose extensive experience spans both the commercial and public sectors, said, 'I am extremely pleased to be joining Creative & Cultural Skills when there is so much potential for future development. I have a passionate commitment to skills, training and professional development and believe that there is much more work to be
It has been confirmed that Joe Graziano will fulfil the new role of market development manager - MicroTiles. He has been closely aligned to the launch preparations for MicroTiles, preparing the EMEA market prior to the recent ISE2010 launch platform. His new role will position him as product champion, enabling him to support the regional sales team across EMEA as well as find and close busi
"I am really looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead and being part of a fresh and energetic environment. I hope to bring my previously acquired skills and make a positive contribution to what is an already great set up," says Jaques.
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President Mark Engel and senior sales manager UK, Paul de Ville, each pledged £150 on behalf of Roscolab USA and UK respectively, towards sponsoring the runners.
"When Phil approached us and said he was to attempt a Half Marathon on behalf of the PSA Welfare & Benevolent Fund, I told him that only people over a certain age wo
Manwaring has previous experience within the exhibition and events industries from working within AV rental company ATC for five years as its sales manager where he was responsible for growing the business and working with clients within the aviation and defence industries. From there, he became sales director at Exhibition Organisers Fairs & Exhibitions before going on to manage his own exhibition company in the Middle East.
Manwaring comments: "Arcstream is positioned within a niche part
"Germany and Austria are two of our 'direct' domestic markets, and they are both enjoying significan
The Robin Series of moving lights is expanded to include a powerful and versatile 600 range and a Classic 300 range of fully-featured value-conscious units.
The ColorBeam 2500E AT is added to Robe's AT Series, taking the concept of concentrated high powered lightsources into a new dimension, and Light4ce is a new robust and very bright range of indoor and outdoor LED fixtures.
The Profile version of Robe's flagship ColorSpot 1200E AT series drew a lot of interest from th
"Besides our innovative audio solutions, one of Meyer Sound's strengths is our responsive and expert support with a strong understanding of the needs in mission-critical live sound environments, as well as cinema and fixed
Cowan comes to City Theatrical from Pixelrange where he was the international sales manager, covering Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and South Africa. Prior to that, he was with HSL in Blackburn in the role of new business executive.
Alex's role at City Theatrical will be building the City Theatrical distribution network in Europe, and helping customers to get the lighting accessories they need from City Theatrical's broad range of award winnin
Gary Lee, who has held several successful sales positions with Aviom since the inception of the company, has been appointed director of sales for the Americas, a territory that includes all of North, South and Central America. Lee will continue to cover the Northeastern U.S. region, in addition to overseeing and coordinating all sales activities throughout the Americas. In the Western US, Denny McLane will continue as regional sales manager.
Additionally, Shawn Stahmer, who previo
"It's an exciting time to join Rycote," comments Italian-born Pucello, who has been settled in the UK for 12 years and previously worked in the wire and cable industry. "The company's new Universal Studio Mount redefines the concept of the low-noise recording microphone suspensio
The new-look management team will focus on continued operational and customer service improvements as part of strategic business development. This significant restructure sees two key members of staff promoted with widened responsibilities supported by a number of area managers taking on new roles, says the company.
Alan Wallace, who has worked with Showsec for 15 years, has been appointed regional manager in the North. Wallace was one of the first Showsec manager
The certification indicates expert proficiency in the use of counterweight, mechanical, and hydraulic systems installed in theatres. ETCP riggers also understand the health and safety issues involved in the use of theatre rigging, as well as Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) requirements for the use, maintenance and inspection of rigging.
Stock, who c
Working closely with Roberto Segato, Lighthouse's director of the CEME region, Zigon has worked for the company since February 2009 covering the East European regions.
"Janez has exceptional knowledge, both of our products and of the market in France," says Segato. "His appointment is a very positive step for our European
Stuart Kerrison will be working primarily in the European territories, but liaising tour sound companies all over the world. He has a long track record in the professional sound engineering business, and will bring real-world expertise and experience to Nexo's activit
Paul Franklin brings international theatre consultancy experience to Charcoalblue. Skilled in the design of lighting, dimming and control systems for a wide range of environments and functions, Franklin has contributed to a number of prestigious projects including the critically acclai
In his new role, McAfee will supervise all US sales of Clancy rigging systems, working closely with specifiers, dealers, and end users to determine the best rigging solution their each projects.
Beginning his career as a technical director, first for a cultural centre on Staten Island and later at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Centre, he followed his early experience with more th
More than 100 magazines from all over the world voted in over 40 categories for the MIPA awards which were presen
Jackson has taken up a position on PRG's production technician team and will be working on the preparation and implementation of a wide range of lighting projects throughout Europe. Initially based at the group's Essential Lighting operation in South West London, Jackson and the production technician team will work across the group in the concert touring, theatre, television, live events and corporate markets PRG are active in.
Martin Locket, CEO of Production Resour
Lawford will work closely with DiGiCo's UK dealer network, helping to further strengthen commercial development in the UK market and provide a dedicated point of contact for both DiGiCo's UK dealers and its end-user customers.
"The DiGiCo team is already very strong," says marketing director, David Webster. "However, we have a real desire to provide the greatest possible level of supp
