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David first joined the PLASA Executive Committee in January 1995 following the merger with the Sound &

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Bohnenpoll says:, "I have worked with Rosco for my entire entertainment career and I am looking forward to developing Rosco's potential even further within Germany."

Bohnenpoll will focus his attention on professional users from theatre, rental, architectural and the entertainment markets as well as providing support for all Rosco dealers in Germany, says the

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Active in the pro audio industry since 1986, Weingärtner has worked with many leading brands and was a founder of the highly successful German pro audio distributor, Trius. In recent years, he is best known for his work with the Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer, Adamson, where he was responsible for establishing their European distribution network.

Peavey's operations director, Dave Bearman commednts, "Andy brings to the table a solid background in

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Max Lindsay-Johnson has been appointed as international sales and marketing manager. He will be based at the company's new R&D and production facility in Zaltbommel (Netherlands). "Its an exciting time for Duran Audio, with everything that has been put in place over the past few years, and I feel it's a real opportunity to now capitalise on these foundations," says Lindsay-Johnson. "Seldom do you get an opportunity to be involved in something so te

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"We are pleased to have Mex join the Biamp team," said Graeme Harrison, VP of International Sales, Biamp Systems. "His experience in audio engineering will be a major asset to our sales force. He also carries

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"Loud's brands are revered for their market-leading positions, and we are committed to delivering even stronger marketing support to our dealers and distributors in the future," commented Rodney Olson, Loud CEO. "What's more, under Adrian's leadership our partners will see ti

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"After working with Columbus McKinnon for 13 years and admiring Tomcat as a customer as well as the Tomcat group of professionals, I jumped at the opportunity to become part of the team," said Dimitroff. "Tomcat's client list is a veritable Who's Who of the industry and I look forward to helping serve these customers and to bringing on clientele to experience the finest staging and lighting equipment offered

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"Loud's brands are revered for their market-leading positions, and we are committed to delivering even stronger marketing support to our dealers and distributors in the future," commented Rodney Olson, Loud CEO. "What's more, under Adrian's leadership our partners will see tighter in

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After five years on the project management team at XL Video UK, Mercer is looking forward to taking up the new challenges and "Exciting opportunity" of heading up the LA operation.

"My role is to ensure that the rigorous quality standards for which XL Video has become known in Europe for providing the best equipment, personnel and service are also operational in the US," he says, "This will enable us to offer all our clients - particularly those touring across both continent

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Working from his base in Cobham, Surrey, Merchant will continue to bring his vast experience of the lamp industry to customers across the country.

A fully qualified lighting engineer, he started his career in the industry with Thorn Lighting back in 1977 and since then has worked across the world specifying lighting equipment on some prestigious projects.

Specialising in

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Nexo is exhibiting at PLASA in its own right for the first time in nearly 20 years, marking the recent strategic move away from third-party distribution to direct manufacturer support for the UK market. As Nexo's regional manager, Gareth Collyer will take charge of a network of elite dealers, with a brief to expand and consolidate Nexo's profile in the UK and Eire.

Collyer is well-known to the pro-audio industry, having spent the last four years bring

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ACS was established in 1994 with a mission to supply, develop and manufacture products that protect the hearing of people with livelihoods depending on working in dangerously high sound levels. ACS, which has offices in both Harpenden and Banbury, now provides viable hearing protection and communication products that are designed to help anyone from, musicians, DJs, sportsmen and music lovers to enjoy sound safely.

Jones has been appointed to ensure continued gr

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One of the founding members of loudspeaker manufacturer EAW, Loyko has more than 30 years of professional audio sales experience. Most recently, Loyko served as Director of Live Sound Sales for Avid Technologies / Digidesign and, prior to that, as senior vice-president of sales at Loud Technologies Inc.

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Created in honour of the late designer, developer and commentator Tony Gottelier, this award aims to recognise the tireless product developers who have made a significant contribution to the equipment and tools that enable technology practitioners to continually push the boundaries of event production, presentation and installation. The award was presented by Rob Li

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Having managed the Southern European markets for Zero 88 Scerri explains: "It's time to dedicate more time to myself and my family. After nearly eight years with Zero 88, I felt that with two young children and a myriad of commitments including the recent appointment as Chairman of Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre and the opening of Nexos in Libya, I could no longer give my maximum to Zero 88. Zero 88 for me was, and still, is an im

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The team, led by David Taylor and Jim Niesel, is currently involved in developing projects across the US and abroad. These include the Sydney Opera House Western Venues renovation, the development of a theatre for Baryshnikov and The Wooster Group, the re-development of the Minneapolis Northrop Auditorium and a unique music recording and performance venue

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Pion, who was previously with digital mixing console manufacturer InnovaSon, told L&SI during the PLASA09 exhibition in London this week that while APG is a very popular brand in France, with installations of its product in venues throughout the country, it has very little

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Pauline has been working as acting managing director of the NSA for the past five months. In this time she has set up the NSA Board, launched the NSA website and is leading a capital bid to build a Centre of Excellence on the Royal Opera House Production Park in Thurrock. She has successfully recruited over 170 industry members from the live music, events and theatre industries, who will work in collaboration with the NSA's 20 Founder Colleges to de

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As export sales manager at MGC Lamps, Jackson has been instrumental in developing and growing the business and he will, within his new role, help formulate and implement strategies necessary to facilitate the continued growth and success of MGC Lamps, says the company.

Jackson says, "I am very pleased with the results that have been achieved at MGC Lamps over the last three years and am looking forward to the new challenges ahead."

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Hooper will be responsible for creating and maintaining new endorsement programs for Behringer and Bugera, assembling a list of talent that will represent the two lines across the globe. Furthermore, Behringer will soon be creating a forum and blog platform that will allow potential endorsers to converse with Hooper and engage him directly.

As a performer, Hooper is highly

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He will be responsible for supporting the division of the company towards achieving the goals set during the planning, and to detect the difference between plans and achievements, to establish and implement rapidly any

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Each brings their own unique specialist skills to the design table. James Thomas specialises in auditorium design and theatre planning, with emphasis on feasibility studies, concept and detail design. He brings 13 years experience as a qualified Architect and has worked

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Childerhouse joins PSCo from the role of CEO at trade only service company BITS. In his seven years with the company he headed up its sales force, introducing AV products to the company's business and managing large projects for the Royal Mail and BAA with JC Decaux. His previous industry experience also includes working with Fujitsu at the intr

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Lab.gruppen international sales manager Claus Behrens says, "Sim has got just the right profile for this position. He's worked as a freelance sound engineer for several UK rental companies, and also has a comprehensive knowledge of the installation market through his experience with companies such as Aut