Rosco Acquires DMG Lumière
Rosco has announced its acquisition of film , television , and broadcast LED specialist company DMG Lumière .
DMG Lumière was founded in Lyon , France in 2014 by
DMG Lumiere Co-Founder Nils de Montgrand ( left ) & Rosco
Owner Stan Miller brothers Mathieu , Nils , and Jean de Montgrand and their partner Nicolas Goerg , who will all now join the Rosco team . “ DMG Lumière is the perfect partner as we look to grow our business , and we ’ re delighted to welcome them into the Rosco family ,” says Rosco CEO Mark Engel .
Rosco says the acquisition is a win-win situation for customers of both companies and that DMG Lumière ’ s technology and talent will further develop the Rosco LED lighting product range . Rosco ’ s global sales , marketing , distribution , and customer service teams will provide customers easier access to the DMG product range worldwide , according to the company .
For more information , contact Rosco Canada : 905-475-1400 , FAX 905- 475-3351 , www . rosco . com / canada .
John Devries Joins CETEC Group as Pro AV Rep
Wayne Korhonen , president of CETEC Group , has announced the appointment of John Devries as the company ’ s national pro AV representative .
Devries comes to CETEC from Roland Pro AV Canada , where he spent 10 years as national sales manager . The company says
John Devries
Devries ’ skills in professional audio / video sales and sales operations are a considerable asset for CETEC Group . “ John brings formidable pro audio / video experience as CETEC continues to experience rapid growth ,” says Korhonen .
Devries can be reached directly at jdevries @ cetecgroup . ca or 289-839-9293 .
For more information , contact CETEC Group : 888-759-1170 , www . cetecgroup . ca .
A . C . Lighting Announces Staff Changes
A . C . Lighting has announced a number of new staff changes , which include the promotion of Tracey Hill to VP of operations , the appointment of Kyla Werrett to the newly-created role of marketing project manager , and the hiring of Dorothy Brennan as VP of human resources . Hill brings over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry to her new position , which was created to support strategic growth plans . Hill joined A . C . Lighting in 2007 as the human resources / management assistant and in 2010 was promoted to her most recent position of GM , where she developed her staff and exponentially grew the operations of the organization . As VP of operations , Hill will be responsible for overseeing customer service , technical service and repairs , and logistics .
Werrett has over 15 years of marketing experience and comes to A . C . Lighting from TOA Canada Corporation . As marketing project manager , Werrett will be responsible for the implementation of A . C . Lighting ’ s North American marketing strategy , plans , and programs . She will be working on developing the company ’ s North American presence via publications , tradeshow and event development and implementation , and strategic marketing plans to achieve corporate objectives .
As VP of HR , Brennan brings over 20 years of direct experience and comes to A . C . Lighting from Canadian General Tower Ltd ., where she held the same position .
For more information , contact A . C . Lighting : 416-255-9494 , northamerica @ aclighting . com , www . aclighting . com .
Tracey Hill
Kyla Werrett
Dorothy Brennan
A . C . Lighting Now Distributing Follow-Me & ProLights
A . C . Lighting has announced a pair of new distribution agreements . The company will now distribute Follow-Me ’ s remote follow spot control systems and select products from Italian manufacturer ProLights across Canada and the U . S .
Follow-Me is an independent network-based software package that allows the user to utilize standard moving lights as followspots .
A . C . Lighting ’ s deal with ProLights sees it distribute a selection of models from ProLights ’ LED-based moving heads , static lights , and battery-powered lights ranges .
( L-R ) A . C . Lighting ’ s Fred Mikeska , Music & Lights ’ Fabio Sorabella & A . C . Lighting ’ s JF Canuel
“ This is definitely an exciting time for A . C . Lighting ,” says Fred Mikeska , VP of U . S . & Canadian sales at A . C . Lighting . He adds about the ProLights distribution deal ,“ ProLights products offer us an incredible range of moving lights for the professional lighting market . Our partnership with ProLights is a fusion of high-quality products that offer high value … backed by a distributor that provides world class service [ and is ] dedicated to delivering state-of-the art solutions to the entertainment industry . We have known ProLights for some time and are excited to share the brand and its products with the U . S . and Canadian marketplaces .”
For more information , contact A . C . Lighting : 416-255-9494 , northamerica @ aclighting . com , www . aclighting . com .
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