Eric Druker Joins A . C . Lighting as Film & Broadcast Specialist
A . C . Lighting has hired Eric Druker in the role of film and broadcast specialist . Reporting to VP of Sales Fred Mikeska , Druker brings over 25 years of experience selling professional lighting products into the film and
A . C . LIGHTING ’ S ERIC DRUKER broadcast industry .
“ In the last few years , we have been experiencing a rapid growth in the film and broadcast market ,” says Mikeska . “ Adding Eric Druker to the team will allow us to better serve our customers . Eric has a deep knowledge of the industry and has built a strong reputation over the years .”
Druker can be reached at 416-255-9494 or eric . druker @ aclighting . com .
For more information , go to www . aclighting . com .
PAG Canada Now Sales Rep Firm for A . C . Lighting
A . C . Lighting has appointed PAG Canada as its sales representative firm in Canada , which finds the longtime rep firm adding lighting products to its portfolio for the first time .
According to PAG co-owners John McArthur and Mark Kulas , “ We are more and more involved in projects where [ audio , video , and lighting ] solutions are needed , and we are proud to have the opportunity to sell the very best in terms of pro lighting equipment .”
“ Appointing PAG is part of A . C .’ s global strategy to get closer to the market . There are more announcements to come as we unfold our development plan for North America ,” adds Jean-Louis Blanchard , VP of strategic business development for A . C . Lighting .
For more information , contact PAG Canada : 866-972-4226 , sales @ pagcanada . com , www . pagcanada . com .
Elation Acquires M-Series Controller Range from Harman
Elation Professional has acquired the M-Series range of entertainment lighting controllers from Harman Professional . The asset-based acquisition will include a limited-term license agreement to distribute current controller products using the name “ M-Series ,” as well as provide continued technical support and warranty service for prior Martin M-Series sales . Elation Professional is distributed in Canada by SFM .
For more information , contact Elation Professional : 866-245-6726 , sales @ elationlighting . com , www . elationlighting . com .
Strong Lighting Takes on Phoebus Followspots & Searchlights
Strong Lighting and Phoebus Manufacturing have announced that the full line of Phoebus followspots and searchlights will now be sold , serviced , and manufactured by Strong Lighting . Strong has now assumed all operations , sales , and support associated with the family of followspots and searchlights .
For more information , contact Strong Lighting : info @ strong . lighting , strong . lighting .
Rose Brand Acquires Automatic Devices Company
Rose Brand Inc . has acquired theatrical track and machine manufacturer Automatic Devices Company of Allentown , PA .
“ We see significant potential in acquiring ADC , one of our long-time suppliers ,” says Rose Brand EVP Josh Jacobstein . “ They have a stellar product line of curtain track and equipment , strong customer service support , and a wonderful dealer network . We plan to keep it all intact so that the company can continue its operations as a separate business unit . If we can add some marketing muscle to what they already have , I think the business will grow substantially .”
Rose Brand is represented in Canada by Technically Yours Inc .
For more information , go to www . rosebrand . com .
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