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"I am looking forward to taking the UKCMA to its next phase," he says. "A key part of my role will be to encourage all reputable crowd management companies to join the UKCMA and adopt its best practices. By doing so they will be signing up to a professional standard recognised by and beyond the event industry.

"It is important for key member companies such as Safestyle, Special Events, Show and Event Security and Rocksteady to continue to set the standards in a unified approach."

He continues: "With the Olympic Games approaching in 2012 we must ensure that the UK'

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Deletic comes to LSC with global experience in software design, having worked at Kvaerner Oilfield Products in the UK and Pupin Holdings in the former Yugoslavia. Most recently he has been working with Australian Arrow as their software developerHe will be working as part of the EKO R&D team; developing new software and giving the EKO range more flexibility to further expand its use into the 'archi-tainment' marketplace, says the company.

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"I am delighted to have joined Klotz Digital, as it is a dynamic company well established in the radio broadcast market. Furthermore it offers a broad range of promising products and solutions with great potential to conquer the PA sector," says Bakker. "I will focus strongly on managing and developing Klotz Digital's business relations to fuel the company's further growth."

Bakker was previously with AKG Acoustics where he was fully responsible for sales business in Europe. Prior to that he was involved in sales, consulting, design and installation for high-performanc

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Jack worked on theatrical projects of all sizes across the world including the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City, the Chicago Opera House, and the United States Naval Academy. He had a long-standing concern for safety and served on the Ente

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Joe Graziana joins the company having previously worked for a Southern-based solution provider for four years and is now directly responsible for all UK channel sales activities in the installation market.

Darren Banks has spent eight and half years in the AV industry and takes on the role of Business Development Manager, but will also have responsibility for developing sales in the North of England and Scotland, across all five key markets.

Adding further weight to the team is the appointment of Pam MacDonald as UK customer service co-ordinato

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Thomas Descamps, Verlinde's managing director, said: "Simon has proved over many months an enthusiasm and aptitude to perform in the role, and he continues to hit his new business targets. Our sales in UK and Ireland are on track, and we are pleased to extend Simon's role to South Africa where he has already helped us make significant inroads into a major new marketplace."

(Jim Evans)

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Stardraw.com CEO David Snipp confirmed that the appointment of Paul Clark was a logical step for the company. "We had been looking for a while, but good programmers are hard to find, especially good programmers with an industry background who understand our objectives and our market. Paul was the ideal candidate - already a Certified Programmer with an excellent working and technical knowledge of Stardraw Control, and a good understanding of how we work as a company. I'm sure he'll be a great asset to the team."

(Jim Evans)

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The company's brief statement on the departure reads: "David Caulfield has ended his employment with Martin Professional Plc as of August 30, 2007. We would like to thank David for his efforts over the last five years as Managing Director and wish him the best in his future endeavours. A recruitment process for the position as Managing Director in Martin Professional Plc will begin immediately and it is our intention to fill the vacancy promptly."

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"Frank brings an entrepreneurial spirit and tremendous track record for building professional audio brands,and successfully leading high-performance sales teams," says Tim Carroll, senior director of worldwide sales at Digidesign. "His broad experience in all aspects of live sound sales, along with his deep industryconnections, will be crucial in helping us achieve the next level of growth in l

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Prior to joining the Nexxus Lighting team, Masterman and Gasperson served as general manager and national sales manager respectively for the pool and spa division of Energy Focus, formerly Fiberstars.

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Kovler started in the entertainment industry at a young age, supporting various products both as a freelance technician and most recently, running the service department for UK company Lightfactor for two years.

"I am excited about joining the team and strengthening the support in Europe and the rest of the world for HES," says Kovler. "I look forward to working closely with both the office in Austin and with customers on the ground ensuring that the trust and reliability of the HES brand continues at the highest possible standards."

Bill Morris, executive vice president of HES, says: "W

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Dempster has a lifelong electronics passion and his AV career journey plays testimony to this. After four years with Sony (UK) professional and broadcast division he joined Marcom Systems as technical general manager and progressed to become technical director. Dempster went on to spread his wings as a Freelance AV consultant, providing systems design and project management, to a wide range of blue chip companies for 13 years.

Paul Hutton, managing director at Blitz comments, "We have gained a fantastic reputation in this market with most of our existing business coming through referrals. We have a unique position in the market as a company that can provide permanent installa

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"Gary's experience is unique in that he has worked closely within the MI, corporate, house of worship, recording and live sound markets," says Thomas Hansen, VP sales, Bosch Communications Systems - Americas. "More than 25 years of entertainment technology experience - along with a solid background in global sales management and brand management - will make him a great asset. Gary will team with Jeff Taylor (Dynacord product manager, Americas) to provide a dynamic force for the Dynacord brand and products in the Americas."

Most recently, Pace held a sales and marketing position with LSI, a lighting and rigging production company specialising in corporate events, press events and trade shows. He also spent more than nine years as the global sales and market

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Commenting on the continuing potential for sound and vision integrators in the region, Hickman said, "The boom in hotel build and future tourism attractions shows no sign of letting up - new projects are being announced on an almost daily basis. As a result, the professional sound, light, music, audio visual and systems integration industries are expected to quadruple in the next three years as a result of opportunities in both the commercial and residential sectors."

(Jim Evans)

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Malcolm Burlow, managing director, says Hartley brings a wealth of knowledge to the company, having been within the sound and light industry for many years.

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Veteran of nearly two decades in the motion picture and television lighting support industry, Edwards comes to PRG from Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, NY, where he served for three years as vice president of operations. Before that, he was with Paramount Pictures for 10 years, as executive director of PPSI, Paramount's lighting rental company in New York and Los Angeles.

"Brian will be a great asset to PRG and we're very glad to have him with us," said Schenk. "In addition to his great experience in our industry, he brings us outstanding management

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2007 has been Summit's busiest year to date, with highlights including being appointed as house riggers for the newly opened O2 Arena in June. This alone prompted an immediate need for additional experienced staff.

At Summit Frost will be dealing with a selection of key projects and working alongside existing account handlers Jon Bray, Chris Walker and Jay Call.

Jon Bray comments: "We're naturally delighted at having someone of Simon's calibre onboard, and look forward to a great working relationship."

(Jim Evans)

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"We are absolutely delighted to announce that Bill is joining us." says group managing director Ian McCarthy. "This is the first appointment we've made since the companies merged in March this year and Bill will assume all sales and marketing responsibilities for the group."

Bill Woods, a highly respected veteran of the pro audio industry, has been living with his family in the USA for the past three years and for some of that time, he worked on a freelance basis representing Quested. Later he returned to live sound, working for Ashly Audio to help them establish Camco in the US Market.

McCarthy continues, 'Having known Bill for many years, I knew that the skills and professionalism he offers are exactly what we would

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Two "local guys" who have worked in Nashville for many years were hired as new sales project managers. Mike Brack has worked in television, video production and sales since 1986, while J. Andy Flatt has worked in the lighting business since 1987.

(Jim Evans)

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Ravenhill's primary goal in locating to the US in 2005 was to place increased focus on America's influential television and theatre markets, along with the growing House of Worship market. He also lent invaluable support through a period of personnel changes at Martin US, says the company.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the two years that I spent in the US organisation," Ravenhill commented. "I not only learnt a great deal about the US market and its way of doing business, which was one of my main goals, but I made many friends along the way."

(Jim Evans)

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Zhang joins Community after receiving dual Masters in Acoustic Studies and Recording/Production at the prestigious Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Sumoro also holds a Masters in Acoustics from Peabody and a BA in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee College. Sumoro is a talented jazz pianist with a strong academic background in psychoacoustics, architectural acoustics and system design.

(Jim Evans)

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Perry's primary focus is providing in-depth technical support for all EAW Commercial products, in addition to assisting with the entire EAW line. He comes to EAW from Loud Technologies support and service, and as an active sound system operator and musician, he also brings a great deal of relevant real-world experience to his new position. Based in Woodinville, Washington, Perry adds additional hours to the company's US support basis and is fluent in Spanish.

Walker is responsible for service requests and return issues, as well as providing technical su

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Burnett has made the move from the company's Cambridge branch where he has been working for the last two years; and will be concentrating on the West End and touring theatre business.

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Browne has more than 20 years of lighting industry experience and comes to Martin UK from a specification sales director position at Zumtobel Lighting UK, where he focused on specification sales to architects and electrical designers the past 13 years.

"I have enjoyed building up a strong and competent sales team at Zumtobel UK, but am now ready for a new challenge at Martin," Browne stated. "I am looking forward to a somewhat different market that has a huge potential, building on a very sound and successful structure already established in the UK. The MD position is the next logical step for me and I look forward to focusing my motivation and drive in order to make it a success."