The events market in Namibia is currently buoyant, and Robe - thanks to the hard work of DWR and the leading Namibian rental companies' willingness to invest in premium products - is well established as a moving light brand amongst the top production companies in the country which is most definitely 'emerging'.
Michael Vermeulen founder and co-owner of Mikel-Jes already has around 80 Robe fixtures in hire stock and has been a steady investor in the brand - along with other quality names in the entertainment technology world - since founding the company in 2008.
When he saw the Spikie in action at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt this year ... he knew it was a suitable fixture for Mikel-Jes's core business - which covers all sized events delivered to the highest production standards.
"It is really bright" was the first thing that Michael observed about the Spikies "and being a wash and a spot ... plus having some high-impact effects was all good for us".
In the first two weeks after delivery, the Mikel-Jes Spikes were deployed on eight shows and lighting designer Berend Apollus comments, "They have made a big difference to how I can light a stage or a space - it is great to have so many choices at my fingertips."
Projects on which the Mikel-Jes team have already used their Spikies include the 50th anniversary of the Safari Court Hotel - the largest in Windhoek - which featured an appearance by popular SA afro-fusion band Freshly Ground; a 'Trophy Wines' event for insurance company Old Mutual where they helped turn the room different colours and a Gospel evening at Family Foundation.
(Jim Evans)
