Among the new products making their debuts at Focus Austin were: the MAC III AirFX luminaire and M2GO and M2PC consoles, launched by Martin Professional; along with the DLV Digital Light, and TechnoArc automated luminaire, both from High End Systems.
The Professional Development Program was a major attraction with substantial audiences for sessions that ranged from Demystifying Audio to Austin City Limits Live!.
CEO of PLASA Matthew Griffiths, commented, "Exhibitors have been enthusing about the high quality of visitors and the rate of sales enquiries. With so many visitors coming out to support this landmark first event for the region, this has been a great opportunity to meet new people that don't ordinarily travel to larger trade shows."
Zoe Paine, of Rose Brand, commented, "I made a point of asking each visitor I spoke to if they attend other shows and 85% to 90% of them I would not have met, had I not been here."
Rich Dale, of Apollo Design Services, added, "It's nice that everyone is on a level playing field in regards to booth size because it allows everyone to present their products in the best light possible."
Warren Cunningham, of CommuniLux, stated,"We're trying to develop our regional rental market and this regional show is perfect for us."
Jeremy Levin, of GAM Products, added, "This is glorious! It's really nice to have conversations with people."
Brad Schiller of High End Systems concluded, "It's been very busy and we're very, very happy."
Organizers PLASA Events confirm that a substantial number of exhibitors have already signed up for the next PLASA Focus regional event, which will take place in Nashville on 11 and 12 July 2012. Free registration opens soon at www.plasafocus.com
(Jim Evans)
