Portugal’s very high proportion of Avolites equipment followed on from the Expo in 1998, when 26 different Avolites consoles were specified for various pavilions and stages site-wide. Since then, most Portuguese lighting designers have had a very close working relationship with Avolites equipment. This trend looks set to continue with Electrosound, who have already placed orders for four new consoles for a major Portuguese rental company for their busy summer schedule.
In Turkey Istanbul-based Telesine are now the Avolites distributor. Avolites had enjoyed a close working relationship for some time with Laurent Ferron (LouLou), who recently joined the Telesine sales team after many years in the lighting rental business. "LouLou is enthusiastic about the product and the production industry in general," states Steve Warren. "This was a major factor in our decision to go with Telesine. The industry needs focused and energetic people with positive attitudes, and we wanted to take full advantage of LouLou’s experience of the industry in Turkey." Again, sales have already been confirmed to Turkey since the deal was sealed at the beginning of the month.
(Ruth Rossington)
