Marenghi previously worked for Pulsar for almost 10 years, and has wide experience of all elements of marketing. Chris Rolph, managing director of Tryka comments: "Tryka has expanded at an outstanding rate since its start at the end of last year and I am confident that getting Sabrina on board will enhance our activities and market presence even further."
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Of the vigorous BSS R&D programmes in place, Rowley notes: "Some of the modifications will be in evidence by PLASA, while some brand new products will be introduced during the course of next year. For me, the timing couldn’t have been better."
Another man returning to the Soundcraft Group this month is sales engineer Richard Ayres. He spent 13 years handling technical support for all brands, interfacing with dealers and distributors before leaving a year ago to join system integr
As the company embarks on a vigorous programme of product development, Watson’s primary aim will be to raise brand profile and manage an expedient design-to-market delivery, as well as establish a number of new customer facing initiatives.
Originally a student of engineering and now, with over 20 years experience across a full range of marketing and communications programmes, Watson brings an impressive pedigree to The Soundcraft Group. Since the mid-eighties he has held senior positions responsible for every aspect of marketing, spanning advanced technology, B2B and consumer brands. He also includes band a
This new position has been created specifically to develop First Facilities - a service brand within the ELP group which will specialize in the design, manufacture and operation of custom-built solutions to mobile event problems. "Robbie has over 30 years’ experience within events, including a successful career as a tour manager in the live concert and production industry," explains ELP MD Ronan Willson. "He is the ideal man for the job and I am delighted that he has come on board."
The company is not intent on becoming another staging/rigging/event management brand, but is aiming to supply those specialist companies in each field with fully t
Multi-Lite USA has also announced a planned Open House at its Burbank office on 10 July, between 5:30 - 9:00pm. The company is based at 160 So. Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to the e-mail address below by 4 July.
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Woodcock spent several years in Ibiza and Greece sampling the highs and lows of life as a club 18-30 rep, during which time he became the regional manager and was involved in the launch of the Sundance festival and the Beaver Espana campaign. Woodcock commented: "In the past three years I have watched with interest the re-structuring and development of Carlsbro. The company has moved forward at an alarming rate
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Since the two organizations formed an alliance last year, Light Projects reports an overwhelming interest in these high quality and innovative products. The range of luminaires includes the latest Kove family of T5 systems, which range form low-cost base products, through to fully-controlled RGB colour changing systems.
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While at Cerwin-Vega, Kilburg travelled around the globe helping customers on every continent. Always willing to go the extra mile for a customer, she even took an order while riding camelback near the Pyramids of Giza! Tommy Stephenson, TMB sales manager, said: "We have been bumping into Stephanie all over the planet for many years. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she is exactly the right person to fill the special projects role within our sales department."
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When not touring, he provided a sound design consultancy through his own company. "My main interest in music and sound production has been working with acoustic instruments," he explained. "To me, the ultimate challenge is to amplify musical instruments and still preserve the acoustic quality of the sound. Because of that interest I've worked with a great variety of musical genres such as symphony orchestras, opera companies, musical productions and Irish/Scottish folk groups".
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The Emmy nomination, Ravitz's third, is for his work on the Christmas special, Carols By Candlelight, presented by Channel 4 San Diego and carried by the Cox Cable Network. The Aurora Award was presented for the lighting design created for Univision's El Grito, the Mexican Independence Day special broadcast live from the steps of the Los Angeles City Hall.
Ravitz, a partner in the LA design firm, Visual Terrain Inc, previously received a Primetime Emmy for his work on the Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's HBO special.
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From 1988 to 1998, O'Neil worked for Bank One Corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. There he served as vice-president of corporate banking and later, director of loan syndications, Bank One Capital Markets. O'Neil will work out of Mackie's headquarters in Woodinville, Washington.
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Holm joins Martin from Dentact, a Danish dental products firm, where he was responsible for development, sales and marketing of new dental products internationally. Educated in international sales and marketing, his experience includes two years of distribution network development in the US, as well as development and implementation of new sales and marketing strategies.
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Lerman brings a wealth of distributor development to the industry and also has background in advertising, having run an advertising company in the 1980s. He will be located at Lycian Stage Lighting's office and production facility in Sugar Loaf, NY.
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Sandra Platts joins TSC's Customer Support Team, working closely with the Projects Team to help coordinate new projects as well as handling sales and service issues, and providing key customer support. Tim Brooks joins TSC's Music Team, where he will coordinate and administer the distribution of music to customers as well as providing customer support by dealing with music enquiries and providing the latest new releases information.
The company's head of development, James Abdool, said: "The appointments of Trevor, Sandra and Tim h
CTI's President Gary Fails told PLASA Media: "This is a wonderful opportunity for City Theatrical to improve our manufacturing processes, lower our costs and strengthen our product development efforts. Brian has the experience needed to teach and guide our manufacturing staff and to help us grow. Following on from our acquisition of Matsuda-Dunn Design and the transition of Larry Dunn as our head of engineering, the addition of Brian Batease strengthens and solidifies our management team."
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Troke, a Captain with the Royal Engineers TA, based in Swansea, will be spending eight or ninemonths in Southern Iraq, helping with civil infrastructure reconstruction. Paul Adams, managing director of PAI, commented: "Peter is a valuable member of our team, and has formed solid relationships with our customers. However, ensuring our customers continue to receive high levels of service and support, meant that we need to identify an individual who could hit the ground running in this pivotal position. We wish Peter all the best and look forward to his safe return during 2004."
Carl Sergeant will continue delivering a
Graham Eales will be taking over the position of Zero 88 brand manager, having been managing the company's US, Asian and South African sales for the past five months. iLight group manager, Chris Fenwick, commented: "The new arrangement with Tim should prove beneficial to all. The iLight Group places high priority on e-business and wants to continue using the latest e-media tools for our business and communications. Tim's understanding of our industry, coupled with our ongoing commitment to providing the best tools for our customers and suppliers, will keep us ahead of the game."
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Ludwell has extensive practical experience in the live sound reinforcement market, having previously worked as a freelance sound engineer and club/bar Installer, designing and specifying sound systems for a number of bars and clubs around the Midlands. One club was voted BEDA Club of the Year for its lighting design and sound system.
Ludwell has also worked as a sound engineer and lighting designer for artists such as Sasha, James Zabiela, LTJ Bukem, Orbital, Freestylers, Chicane, Reef, JJ72, Therapy, Herbaliser, Jools Holland, Scratch Perverts, Plump DJs and Judge Jules. Even during his degree
MDG has enjoyed steady growth over recent years, with recent projects including the Universal Studios 'Coin' project in Florida, and all the atmospheric effects for Céline Dion at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. As wel
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Managing director Martin Hawthorn told PLASA Media: "The company has grown dramatically in recent years, to the point where we regularly complete a wide range of contracts from international conferences to parties, music tours, product launches and major permanent installations. Tony's appointment offers us the opportunity to take our services into the exhibition and allied markets, at a time when the true value of effective lighting is becoming appreciated in these areas."
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"Greg's will be a tough act to follow," Sager confides. "He did a tremendous job building the market and providing our customers with the support they need. As far as my own plans are concerned, promising business as usual sets the bar fairly high right from the start." Sager joined QSC in November of 2002. Prior to making the move to southern California, he spent six years with EAW, most recently as the company's director of market development for installed sound products, and before that was director of strategic projects with Mark IV Audio. Sager will play a vital role in the introduction of QSC's next gener
