Robert Izzett from DWR Distribution, the South African distributor, joined the tour and training, and was very impressed. "I had the impression that it was a small manufacturer," he said. "They produce more than 10 000 luminaires a year and added to this, make everything except the glass lenses. The factory is extraordinary."
Robert Juliat currently employs around 80 people dedicated to designing and manufacturing stage lighting products. The company operates from 9.000 m² factory in the suburbs of Paris. Robert Juliat lighting solutions are distributed through a worldwide network including more than 50 distributors on the five continents.
"There is no other company who makes followspots like they do," said Robert. "Their product is in a league of its own."
The trip included product training, presented by Ludwig Lepage, product manager, known for his lovely nature and huge product knowledge. "I learnt many things I did not know before about RJ Profile and Fresnels," said Robert. "Ludwig was hands on and we disassembled the fixtures and then put them back together again. When I returned to South Africa, I presented the same training to our sales team and it was great to pass this information on.
"There is something very special about Robert Juliat as a whole. The team are incredibly passionate about what they do, believe their products are the best and superior and I think they are right."
(Jim Evans)
