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14 March 2016

Seven years ago, Pugin joined Electrosonic SA. He worked in the systems department and did lighting installations including the manufacture and design of lighting bars, custom steelwork and motor controllers. He became a product manager for CM Lodestar & Litec Trussing, providing sales and technical support.

"Over the last two years, I planned to start my own business," said Keith. "Then I decided to come on board at DWR."

"I really get so excited when I look at our team," commented Duncan Riley. "Everyone gets on so well and I am grateful to be surrounded by such amazing individuals."

(Jim Evans)

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Turnbull has spent the past seven years at Stage Electric's Newcastle depot, where he was branch manager and was also responsible for sales. Prior to that, he carried out business to business sales for Telewest and Orange, after a three year stint in the Royal Marines.

In his new role at Northern Light, Turnbull will be responsible for expanding market share for the company's boxed goods and consumables division - Northern Light Direct. Based in Newcastle, he will initially cover the north east and north west of England, with a view to further expanding his territory in a southerly direction as he settles in to the post.

Turnbull comments, "I'm delighted to have joined the rapidly growing Northern Light Direct team and I'm looking forward to serving new and existing cu

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14 March 2016

For the past 10 years UK audio rental company Capital Sound has been working with CSE Forces Entertainment to support British troops in the Middle East, providing sound for the shows that are a vital part of keeping moral high.

More than 45 days must be served in operational areas for recipients to qualify for the awards. As Charlie received his medals, Nicky Ness, Controller of BFBS Radio and Director of Entertainment, read his citation and said, "He's eaten roughly 80 RAF paninis and suffered approximately 160 hours of indigestion as a result! If the RAF did air miles, he'd have enoug

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14 March 2016

Oshiro comes to Community after several years as president and principal consultant at Arlington, TX-based Greppen Solutions. Previously, he served as technical director for L-Acoustics US, where he was responsible for a wide range of technical manufacturing processes. He has also held high-level engineering positions at Universal Studios Japan, Advanced Media Design, Maryland Sound, and Clair Brothers Audio.

"We're thrilled to welcome Greg to Community," said Community president and founder Bruce Howze. "He brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the position, and I'm certainly looking forward to working with him. I have no doubt Greg will add a significa

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14 March 2016

"Suzy finished her studies at the end of July 2012 and 'really enjoyed her time as an intern' so was excited for the opportunity to work at Green Hippo once she had finished her course. Suzy's previous experience made her ideal for the position and is already experienced within the technical support area. She enjoys rock climbing and often works as a lighting programmer for shows, therefore truly embracing the whole live entertainment industry," says the company.

Another new recruit is Ryan Bye, who joins the development team. Ryan studied at Warwick University and recen

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14 March 2016

Simpson has over 20 years' experience in the audio industry, the last 12 with Bose UK where he specialised in sales to the hospitality sector, working closely with major hotel, bar and restaurant chains.

Marquee Installations is continuing to expand its operations despite the current financial climate. Director, Mark Brown, commented, "We have had a long relationship with Bose, one of our key brands, so have worked with Paul for many years. He has a very good understanding of the hospitality, leisure, education and commercial markets he'll be covering and he has the same friendly but professional approach we value at Marquee. I'm very happy to welcome Paul and am confident he will bring additional expertise to the team."

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14 March 2016

Tony Smith, 56, joins MHA Lighting with a wealth of experience, having been in the industry all his working life, in positions previously for Thorlux, Technosol and Cooper Lighting.

His appointment comes as the Atherton-based company take on a number of new projects following new orders from Manchester Airport Group, the NHS and a number of car parking clients.

Smith, who lives in Devon, said, "I am delighted to be joining MHA Lighting at such an exciting time of expansion. We all know how difficult the market is out there and companies need a product which gives them that extra edge. MHA Lighting's award-winning waveguide technology definitely gives us that. By using waveguide technology MHA can combine all the benefits of LEDs with all the benefits of traditional f

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14 March 2016

Schalk's introduction to lighting came when he was appointed as co-resident DJ at Bourbon Street, a nightclub in Boksburg; he was known as DJ Shabz.

In 2004 Schalk joined Prosound's TNA Lighting doing technical sales, repairs and installation.

He has freelanced with companies including Black Coffee and Hirezone, doing everything from rigging, programming and running shows, and then striking and loading trucks.

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14 March 2016

He will be responsible for providing product training and sales support to Audio-Technica distributors and customers in Mexico, Central America and South America, as he works as part of the team to grow the A-T brand and increase sales within these regions. The announcement was made by Philip Cajka, Audio-Technica U.S. President and CEO.

Tiburcio has extensive and broad experience in microphone sales and training. A native of Acapulco, he has lived and worked his entire career in Mexico, and will continue to be based there. His previous positions at Hermes Music and Grupo Imis have included sales and marketing responsibilities for the A-T brand in Mexico.

"Javier is a tremendous asset for us to expand our sale

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Dave Weatherhead, managing director at Kinesys explains further, "In 2011 we started phase one of our consolidation and growth strategy by tripling the floor space that we occupy and by creating a brand new training and education zone in our new building. This allowed us to provide an enlarged support and training centre for both our customers and end users alike.

"Now in 2012 phase two of our strategy sees us increasing our staffing levels to where we have all the resources in place to continue our growth. I am delighted to be able to welcome Cristiano on board with Kinesys, his skills and knowledge along with his vision and insight into the industry align perfec

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14 March 2016

The audiologists gaining Golden Circle certification at the seminar, held 28-29 July at Sensaphonics headquarters in Chicago, include Stelios Dokianakis of Holland Doctors of Audiology in Holland, Michigan, and Jennifer Dionneof Comprehensive Otolaryngology & Audiology, serving Portsmouth and Exeter, New Hampshire.

The Golden Circle seminar is taught by Dr. Michael Santucci, Sensaphonics president and founder, along with the company's audio engineering consultant, Joe Tessone. Participants are taught the basics of concert sound systems, with specific emphasis on in-ear monitoring.

Dr. Michael Santucci commen

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Dullabh studied at Witwatersrand University and has a degree in dramatic art. He has worked both in the TV industry and theatre industry around South Africa and most recently worked on the Grahamstown Arts Festival.

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"I would like to thank my new partners for all they have done in the past," said Duncan Riley. "I am very honoured to have them.

"The step forward means that there will shared responsibility and help with decision-making. Most importantly, the foundation has been laid to ensure that DWR Distribution remains strong in future times ahead."

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

Dunn will focus on two of the Chauvet sub-brands, Chauvet Professional and Iluminarc.

He started his career as a DJ before working in light production for theatre, corporate functions and trade shows. He also worked for Martin US and his family-owned business in Colorado.

"It's a great opportunity for John to focus Chauvet Professional and Iluminarc products in this growing facet of the marketplace," said Albert Chauvet, CEO for Chauvet, "and build upon what he's already accomplished in his two years with Chauvet."

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

Mercer's brief is to develop the Concert Touring division of XL Video globally, by working with XL's offices in the US and mainland Europe to provide artists with a seamless touring solution across multiple continents.

"I'm hugely excited by my new role within XL Video," says Marcer, "and the responsibility that comes with keeping us visionary in our approach to the industry; in terms of providing cutting edge display technology, high skilled crew, efficient packaging and unequalled service.

"With live show revenues increasingly replacing CD sales as the main income stream for most touring artists, this places equal importance on high production standards and va

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"Richard is an important addition to our company, and it's great to have him on the team," says Byrne. "He has a broad mix of skills - exactly what we look for in our staff - that combine highly relevant product knowledge with practical project work, ranging from broadcast to live sound. We will be using his sales skills to the maximum, extending his enthusiasm for d&b audiotechnik loudspeakers across our other brands, while assisting him to integrate with the wider Orbital team. We are sure that he will make a valuable contribution to the company - helping to drive our sales forward and ens

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14 March 2016

Van Hullebusch comes to Martin with an extensive background in live event production, lighting and media server programming and controller maintenance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Karel de Grote University College in Antwerp, Belgium.

With the success and growing popularity of the Martin M1, M2GO and other lighting controllers in the M-Series range, Martin has also launched a new, dedicated 24-hour controller support hotline to "offer its fast-growing user base a convenient point of contact and peace of mind around the world".

The new hotline is routed to carefully selected controller experts worldwide to help users and programm

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14 March 2016

Watson has been involved in the industry in some way for the last 12 years, working at Middlesex Sound and Lighting (2010 - 2012), and as a UK & international salesman for Martin Audio (2000 - 2010), and said this about joining the Void family, "working at MSL (Middlesex Sound & Lighting) was a fantastic experience, but I wanted a new challenge with a return to the manufacturing side of the industry. Void do things just that little bit differently, which initially drew me to the position."

Void MD Alex Skan said, "Bradley comes to Void at a crucial time in the company's growth, he mirrors bot

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14 March 2016

Since joining Avolites Ltd in February 2000 Neminathan has become an indispensable member of the core sales team and has been instrumental in energizing the company's longstanding sales success.

Neminathan, whose experience at Avolites encompasses the job of Business Development Manager from 2006 and then as Sales Manager from 2009, succeeds Steve Warren who will remain as an active Director of Avolites Ltd while also acting as Managing Director of fast-growing Avolites Media Ltd - a position he took on in September 2011.

As Sales Director of Avolites, Neminathan will continue to oversee and expand the vast International distribution network and also manage the UK sales team.

JB Toby has an equally strong and proven track record at Avolites Ltd having

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14 March 2016

At the same time, Stardraw.com announced the acquisition of intellectual property rights associated with Stardraw Control, their award-winning universal control platform, by manufacturer of IP and WiFi-enabling products, Global Caché. As part of this arrangement, Snipp has been appointed CTO of the Jacksonville, Oregon, hardware provider.

The new structure will see Stardraw.com focusing on their core business of software tools and services for system design and documentation, and the development of

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14 March 2016

To meet increasing demand for services in Northern California and to better serve West Coast clients, Robert Young will lead the theatre consulting group from Arup's San Francisco office.

He joins industry veterans Josh Cushner, Kurt Graffy and Larry Tedford to offer integrated acoustics, audiovisual and theatre consulting services. Recent projects include work for arts, education and corporate clients including the Metropolitan Opera, the San Francisco Opera, SF MOMA, and Idyllwild Arts.

A respected member of the theatre community with more than 20 years of experience, Young has led the theatre planning and technical systems design for some of the most acclaimed arts and academic buildings of the last decade.

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Sasha Xiong joined the company eight years ago as sales manager, with responsibility for the Asia Pacific countries.

Commented international sales director, Ernie Armas, "We strive to build long term relationships not only with our customers but also our employees. It is just as important for us to mentor and develop the talent and skills of our sales force, as it is a key asset to everyone's success. I very much look forward to working with Sasha in her new role."

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"It's great to be able to welcome Simon to the DiGiCo team," says managing director James Gordon. "He is going to bring a new dimension to our expertise base and will be instrumental in taking us into new areas. It's an honour to manage a great company where smart people want to come and work and we're delighted that Simon is going to be a part of that. We believe DiGiCo is a real professional audio oasis."

Blackwood comments, "I've long admired the way the DiGiCo team have pioneered the evolution of professional digital mixing. In the past I've regarded them as strong and creative competitors and now feel privileged to be joining the team at such an exciting time."

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

Blitz welcomed Simon Brockwell to its team at the beginning of August as a full-time lighting designer. He has a wealth of experience as a freelance engineer, having graduated from Rose Bruford. Brockwell is developing Blitz's lighting design and project management offering so it can offer a more bespoke service to both direct clients and freelance designers. As a trained operator, he is experienced with a range of lighting consoles and media servers, and is helping Blitz further integrate its video and lighting departments.

To enhance the pre-production and visualisation offering, Blitz has installed a new WYSIWYG studi