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PLASA Strengthens Team

PLASA has announced a number of appointments to strengthen both its UK and US operations.

Jon Petts, formerly with lighting manufacturer Pulsar, has been appointed to the newly-created position of commercial manager. He will act as the main point of contact with PLASA members, working alongside the existing team to ensure that members take full advantage of the expanding range of business services available. PLASA is also keen to ensure it has a good understanding of the day-to-day issues faced by members and the new role will be instrumental in further developing the lines of communication. Jon has many years’ experience in both sales and management roles, having worked for several major companies within the industry, including Martin Professional. His knowledge of both the industry and current trends in product development will prove invaluable in increasing membership numbers.

Membership growth is central to PLASA’s ambitions to raise standards across the sector, develop industry qualifications and strengthen its lobbying activities. Several industry-wide projects are underway, including a major membership restructure, the piloting of qualifications for the rigging and PA/VA sectors and direct lobbying on legislation affecting member companies, most recently RoHS - the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.

In a separate move, this month will also see the departure of Adrienne Gurman from PLASA’s New York-based Media Division, responsible for publishing the market-leading Lighting&Sound America. Adrienne has worked on the magazine since its launch three years ago and has been instrumental in its successful growth. To ensure L&SA retains its forward momentum, the magazine is adding two new staff members to the team.

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PLASA Strengthens Team

2nd August 2006

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