UK - PRG Nocturne has announced that James Morden has joined their UK team as a senior account manager. With 18 years of video experience in the industry, Morden is eager to help PRG Nocturne continue to expand in the UK with innovative video services, gear, and support for concerts, public festivals, and corporate events.

"A core value of PRG Nocturne has always been to invest in people," notes PRG UK chief sales officer Rich Rowley. "Having James join our UK team underscores that commitment. He will allow us to continue to provide the meticulous level of customer support that PRG Nocturne is known for, especially as our UK operation is rapidly growing."

Morden has demonstrated throughout his career that he shares the PRG Nocturne focus on understanding and anticipating the needs of their clients. "Joining PRG Nocturne is a real honour, their products

Sweden - Wireless Solution Sweden AB has welcomed Bo Wendemo as R&D engineer, effective immediately.

Wendemo has 25 years of experience with wireless technology and spent the last 10 years at Nokia Denmark as RF senior engineer, which included 18 months as international assignee project leader in China, helping to build up and train the new RF team in Beijing.

Wendemo's addition further adds to the already strong R&D team at Wireless Solution, having over 35 years combined experience with companies including Ericsson, Sony, and Nokia.

Niclas Arvidsson, CEO of Wireless Solution says, "We're very happy to add Bo to our R&D team. He has a very strong background and his experience in China further strengthens his position. I believe our products will benefit hugely and continue to be even more innovative."

Wendemo adds, "I'm looking forward to keeping the W-DMX

South Africa - Established in the mid 1980s, theatre and studio engineering is well known in South Africa for serving the theatre and entertainment market with design work and the manufacture of mechanical equipment and structures. Rob Young took over the company in 2003 and is now pleased to offer his expertise and workmanship to clients at DWR.

"I have always loved what I do because everything is different, " said Rob. The new merge sees DWR Distribution adding a new warehouse to the existing office space situated at Kimbult Industrial Park in Laserpark, Honeydew.

"It's a privilege for us to welcome Rob to the team," said Duncan Riley of DWR. "He is a great man with much knowledge and experience and we hope that the years ahead will be happy ones."

(Jim Evans)

UK - Creative Technology's London operation has recently recruited Dan Burgess in the position of account manager, focusing on the corporate sector.

Having worked within corporate events for 17 years, Dan brings a wealth of experience of the AV industry.

Dan started his career as a production manager at Crown Business Communications where he spent nine years working across a wide variety of shows for both the private and public sectors. Moving to Blitz Communications he quickly progressed from account manager to account director, becoming responsible for the team delivering production company events.

After four years at Blitz, Dan moved to Production Resource Group as account director, where his main focus was establishing video as a new offering into the UK corporate market.

Dan comments, "It's great to be joining Creative Technology and becoming part of the team. Cr

Germany - Scala has appointed Olaf Bujard as new area sales manager for Germany. Reporting to Damon Crowhurst, sales director EMEA, Bujard will be responsible for building on and further expanding Scala's leading digital signage position in Germany.

Communications and marketing expert Bujard joins Scala from Medialis Marketing GmbH, where he served as CEO for the past 20 years. As a founding member of the company, he was directly responsible for its success.

"I couldn't be more excited to welcome Olaf to the team," said Damon Crowhurst. "His extensive knowledge about the Digital Agency Landscape is a true asset. He certainly understands the industry, the key role that Digital Signage has to play within a client's Omni channel strategy, and is tasked to ensure that traditional agencies know and understand the Scala solution offering, and the value it can bring th

UK - Renowned throughout the theatre and music industries for his outstanding sound designs, Derrick Zieba passed away on 15 September after a recurrent illness.

From his early days at the National Theatre to this Year's BRIT Awards, Derrick managed the difficult feat of being both exceedingly competent and persuasive technically, ensuring no compromise was brooked in the path to perfect sound. He had the ability to charm even the most demanding live performer or producer.

These attributes proved invaluable to the many projects he worked on, especially when navigating the more Byzantine technical necessities of producing audio at events for live broadcast throughout the world - among them Chime For Change, The Diamond Jubilee and the BRIT and European Music TV Awards, on both of which he led the audio team for many years.

His was a considerable talent and he wi

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) has announced the appointment of well-known industry figure, Mats Karlsson, in a new international business development role.

Mats has more than 30 years of experience in various roles spanning rental and production, lighting design, sales and product development - and joins the company after some 10 years in LED display development at Barco, Martin Professional, and most recently, VER.

He will be responsible for increasing the market share of AC-ET's exclusive and key brands internationally, including the supply of Chroma-Q, Jands, Prolights and many more marques - from a portfolio of over 200 - to selected territories.

Commenting on his appointment, Mats says, "My association with A.C. goes back almost 30 years, and so to be asked by co-founder David Leggett to come on-board to grow their international business is a real ho

UK - Clear-Com has appointed Damien Egan to the role of regional sales manager for UK, Ireland and Israel, effective immediately. Reporting to Nicki Fisher, Director of EMEA Sales, Damien will be responsible for defining and supporting Clear-Com's sales strategy across these regions, working closely with reseller partners to grow the Clear-Com business.

Damien joins Clear-Com from Solid State Logic where he held the role of international distribution manager for seven years, managing worldwide distributors of SSL's range of analogue and digital professional audio products. Prior to this he spent over nine years working across various areas of the audio industry including engineering, production, manufacturing and sales.

Nicki Fisher, director of EMEA Sales, Clear-Com, said, "Damien's extensive experience within the audio industry and his knowledge of the region make him t

UK - VDC Trading, specialist distributor of Van Damme cable, assemblies and connectors has appointed Jodie Verley to the role of sales manager. Jodie's background for the last 16 years has been in electronics distribution, where over the last 12 years she has worked her way from material planner, account manager, field account manager to sales manager.

Jodie is enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our customers have an exceptional service experience. She says: "We have a great product and it's my job to ensure our sales team deliver the service and product."

(Jim Evans)

USA - Sound engineer and businessman, Michael Stahl passed away on Saturday, 20 September, 2014 after succumbing to an extended illness, he was 68 years old.

Michael was raised around music from an early age growing up in the greater Washington DC area. He was fascinated as a child by sound and how every "noise" has its own unique and distinct collection of frequencies. "When I was growing up, I had no idea as to how these sounds could be changed or modified. I think my fascination was due, at least in part, to being surrounded by glorious classical music," Stahl said last year.

Stahl's mother was the co-principal cellist of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., and many string quartet rehearsals were held in the living room of the Stahl home. What Michael did not realize at the time was that a string quartet was composed of superior musician

Apollo Design Technology has announced the appointment of Bao Ngo as their digital marketing consultant. In this role, Ngo will be responsible for the execution of the company's digital marketing strategy. He will ensure the company's websites, social media accounts and applications are creative, user-friendly, current, and optimized to reflect the company's products services and values. Ngo will also support digital solutions for marketing, training and sales initiatives.

Prior to joining Apollo Design Technology, Ngo worked at Lincoln Financial Group for 18 years in various communications and marketing roles most recently as multimedia manager.

Angela Delagrange has been named as their purchasing manager at Apollo Design.. In this role, Delagrange will work in partnership with management to ensure effective and efficient purchasing of materials and services. She will help effective

USA - Matt Mullen, vice president of sales for J. R. Clancy, Inc., has announced the return of two of its top-performing associates to its sales and product development staff. Patrick Finn and Paul Skidmore returned to J. R. Clancy in August.

"Patrick and Paul each bring a career's worth of rigging expertise to J. R. Clancy, as well as a deep understanding of our customers' needs and the products and services they require," said Mullen. "They will work to develop new products, find new pathways to innovation, and open new markets for Clancy products."

Patrick Finn joined Clancy in 2009 as a dealer project manager and product manager. He returns to continue his work in product development while researching new innovations within the entertainment technology field. He brings experience as a technical director, theatre consultant, and rigging and fall protecti

Sweden - LumenRadio has appointed Lars Fabian Paape as a part of their R&D team, where he will be working as senior research engineer.

Lars Fabian Paape comments, "I'm delighted to join LumenRadio. They have built such a strong reputation in the industry, not only for their excellent products, but also for their quality, reliability and also being really awesome people."

Having a Masters degree in Mathematics, Paape founded his own consulting company in 1998 and has ever since worked in the scientific field of mass spectrometry developing data evaluation algorithms for Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Paape brings with him extensive experience and has been working in the lighting industry since 2001, by that time working for Spectrosoft GmbH. During this time Paape was highly involved in the algorithmic development of the first grandMA 3D application. Paape has been worki

UK - Creative Technology's London operation has contracted business development professional Ben Philpott, specialising in broadcast media.

Having initially trained at the BBC, Ben spent many years as a freelance lighting cameraman for all the major international broadcasters and production companies. Ben then moved in to international sales and marketing, successfully developing the market for cutting edge LED lighting technology and subsequently with a variety of technology, audio visual and media companies.

Ben said, "I am absolutely delighted to have joined the broadcast team at Creative Technology. With my experience of working at the sharp end of production and LED technology, coupled with the class-leading expertise and technology that Creative Technology brings to the sector, we are committed more than ever to providing the best solutions and services to our broad

UK - Award-winning staging, seating and rigging specialist, Star Events Group, has four new faces at the window and a vacancy for an industry savvy structural engineer.

Senior design technician, Barry Gaynor, brings more than 30-years' experience as a project designer/draughtsman in the construction industry to the role.

Sales administrator, Sharan Tott, comes to the job from a very well known internet and telecommunications provider, where she managed a range of large projects and high net worth clients as project coordinator.

Martin Hunt, tasked with overseeing crew management and deployment, spent the last 12-years in transport logistics, overseeing thousands of movements for vehicles and drivers.

Technical services manager Tim Ford, who joined Star Events in August, has already worked on a number of profile projects, including the Jaguar XE launch on the Thames. Ultima

UK / USA - With effect from 1 September, SGM has appointed Filippo Frigeri as senior area sales manager of the United Kingdom and the United States.

The many activities in both UK and US has called upon a further strengthening of the sales force to maintain the high level of service and support for SGM clients.

Frigeri has eight years of industry experience working with business development and international sales with a profound insight into, and understanding of exactly these markets, assisting him in expanding the company's product reach. His European roots, combined with a complete US college education, provide a cultural background that makes him the perfect link for the Danish company to reach out to its growing market.

Frigeri says, "It is exciting to join one of the fastest growing companies in the entertainment lighting industry. SGM is investing highly in prod

UK - At PLASA London 2014, A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) has confirmed a number of senior appointments.

Laurie Giraudeau joins AC-ET in the new role of marketing manager, with immediate effect. Laurie will use her proven track record within digital marketing & brand communications to develop and oversee the marketing strategies for AC-ET's specialist lighting, audio, rigging and video sales divisions, and sister installations company, A.C. Special Projects Ltd.

AC-ET Director, Peter Butler, comments, "The Board of Directors are delighted that Laurie is joining us to spearhead the marketing team. We feel certain that with Laurie's knowledge and experience of the markets we operate in, she will bring a lot to the table - helping us to focus our efforts and create a greater synergy working alongside the sales divisions."

Jack Moorhouse is appointed product m

UK - It was confirmed at PLASA London 2014 that White Light has appointed Lee Dennison as Head of Audio, further expanding the company's audio expertise. The move signals more growth for White Light as the company continues its strong market presence throughout the entertainment and events industries.

Dennison brings more than 20 years of audio experience to the position. He has previously worked with Autograph Sound Recording and most recently spent seven years working with Delta Sound/Sound by Design in a projects director position. In his new role at White Light, Dennison will work with Events, Sales, and Installation teams on audio elements for a variety of projects using his experience, knowledge and relationships with key manufacturers, suppliers and end clients.

Managing Director Bryan Raven explains the new addition, "We have always grown by listening to the needs

UK - Creative Technology's London operation has announced the expansion of its account management team with the return of Mick Jones.

Starting his career at Mediatech AV in the late 80s, Mick has been a well-known figure in the live events industry ever since.

During his career, Mick has had stints as a freelancer working with some of the leading technical companies in the live events sector, including Blitz Communications and Production Resource Group. Most recently Mick worked for Chaos Visual Productions where he was responsible for the development and delivery of the corporate live events market.

Having worked at Creative Technology in the late nineties, Mick is returning at an exciting period of change and growth within the company.

Mick said, "I am thrilled to be back at Creative Technology. I have always held it in the highest regard, not just as a global leade

UK/Ireland - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) reports that Aaron Cripps, a regional account manager in the company's International Sales division, will be taking on the new role of regional sales representative for Ireland (ROI) and other selected European sales territories - effective from 20 October 2014.

Aaron has been working at AC-ET for over 10 years, having joined through the company's Sales Trainee recruitment programme. During this time he has helped to strengthen the existing business relationships with key suppliers, and develop new customer relationships across Europe.

County Limerick will be Aaron's new base. He will be working in a roving sales and support capacity for his existing customers, as well as actively looking to generate new business relationships across all sectors of the company's core business areas.

(Jim Evans)

UK - PSCo has announced the expansion of its specialist LED team with the appointment of Mike Bone. Bringing more than 22 year's AV industry experience and a wealth of LED knowledge to the position, Mike has been appointed to work closely with PSCo's customers to understand their needs and build solutions utilising the company's growing LED portfolio.

Mike joins from LED screen provider Mediatec Solutions UK where he was managing director for over five years. In his previous role, Mike was responsible for developing the sales of large outdoor screens and this experience stands him in good stead to help PSCo capitalise on the increasing opportunities for the rental and sale of LED screens in the UK.

"I am pleased to be joining the PSCo team at an exciting time for the company as they expand their LED offering," comments Mike Bone. "LED technology is evolving dram

UK - On the eve of the PLASA Show in London came the very sad news of the death of Highlite UK's Sue Burlow. Highlite International issued the following announcement on behalf of Hub and Connie de la Haye, Patrick Herveille, and all the management and staff of Highlite International BV.

"On Saturday 4 October 2014, shortly before 18:00, our dear British colleague, Sue Burlow, passed away in the presence of her loved ones and dear friends.

"Many people have known her for years as our tower of strength, our strong support at the Highlite UK office. For years, many of our English customers have known her personally and trusted her, because of her sincere and honest way of treating and advising customers. People who did not know her personally, know her voice: the warm welcome message when calling Highlite International.

"It will be a major challenge for our UK sa

UK - The service to celebrate the life of Sue Burlow, managing director of Highlite UK Ltd, will be held on Thursday 23 October 2014 at 2.30pm, at Semington Crematorium, Devizes Road, Semington, Wiltshire BA14 6HL.

All are welcome to come to attend the one-hour service to show their respects for Sue, however please bear in mind that only invited guests will be able to attend the function afterwards.

Those who wish to attend are kindly asked to email details of where they are from, their association with Sue and how many people are coming, to jim@chippenhamlions.org.uk.

Sue requested that people wear bright and cheery clothes, as this is the celebration of a wonderful life and not a funeral.

No flowers please - donations can be made to Dorothy House Hospice & The new cancer ward appeal at the RUH Hospital, Bath.

UK - Production Resource Group has announced that Q Willis has joined their team in the UK as head of rigging services.

PRG's offering to the various markets is fortified with valued rigging and venue expertise. This will be reinforced with the knowledge and proficiency Q brings from 19 years in the industry.

In his new role, Q will be focusing on developing existing customer relationships in the rigging industry and also looking for ways to promote new opportunities.

"We have always maintained a good position within the rigging market but we are well positioned for growth. With Q joining the team he plays an important role in moving us forward," says Rich Rowley, chief sales officer.

"PRG have the platform for developing their valued rigging service," explains Q, "I'm excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to developing and bringi

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