direct from: www.etnow.comRegularsContentsthis monthJobs and CareersWeb DirectoryFeaturesIssue: 318The Who Moves on with Asterapage 18August 2019CPL was delighted to continue its working relationship with Arcadia by supplying six Barco UDX-4K32 projectors with fibre optic signal and control.At Brussels’ prestigious Musée Art & Histoire, a one late-night gala was enlivened by an immersive lighting design that featured Chauvet DJ fixtures.Papa Roach on Tour with GLP fixturepage: 22page: 23page: 2page: 31pages: 28 to 31Lighting designer Mathias Kuhn discusses his choice of GLP impression and JDC1 strobes for the Papa Roach European tour.LIGHTING | SOUND | VIDEORIGGING | STAGING | DRAPESw: hawthorn.bizt: 01664 821 111e: hire@hawthorn.bizLIGHTWARE MX2-16X16-HDMI20 HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps) HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant HDR and Dolby Vision support Up to 4096x2160@60Hz at RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (up to 600MHz pixel clock)AVAILABLE TO HIREHarlequin Reversible Red/Black is big hit with fashion brands and events Harlequin Floors has launched the eagerly awaited Harlequin Reversible Red/Black event floor vinyl. The new colour in the Harlequin Reversible range is now available and in stock throughout Harlequin global offices. Other colours available in the Harlequin Reversible range are; Black/White (001), Dark Grey/Light Grey (003), Fog/Tan (890) and Hazelnut/Beige (310).More on page 13Musée Art & Histoire Sparkles with Chauvet DJpage: 24CPL Enjoys the Arcadia Pangea at Glastonburycontents this monthAugust 2019page no.FeaturesTECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENTRevised in February 2017 Available now from www.etbooks.co.ukpage : 5page : 6page : 11page : 915 ETC Prodigy Stage Machinery upgrades Musikhuset Aarhus in Denmark The Rytmisk Sal of Musikhuset Aarhus, the largest music house in the Nordic region, has upgraded its stage machinery system with ETC’s Prodigy P2 hoist and QuickTouch+ 12 controller.15 SLX applauds the fundamental simplicity of VeriCal As UK hire and events company, SLX, prepared for ISO accreditation, it faced the annual prospect of being without its 14 QC-Check workstations for a period of up to four weeks whilst the units go off- site for certification that went within the PAT testers operation specifications. However, this year, Data Strategy was able to provide the valuable assistance of VeriCal. 16 Robe Enjoys the Blue Hour at PQ19 Robe embraced the vitality and essence of visual and aural collaboration in supporting “Blue Hour”, a large scale multifaceted immersive installation staged in the Small Sports Hall venue at the Prague Exhibition Grounds for the 2019 Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space (PQ2019).18 The Who Moves on with Astera Lighting designer Tom Kenny specified 42 Astera Titan Tubes to be an integral part of the lighting rig for legendary rockers The Who. Their critically acclaimed Moving On! tour has just finished the first leg and will play 31 dates in the US, Canada and England accompanied by a local orchestra in each venue conducted by Keith Levinson, plus special guests including violinist Katie Jacoby and cellist Audrey Snyder.20 Claypaky Lighting Shines at Moscow’s Zaryadye Concert Hall When Moscow’s Zaryadye concert hall opened it became one of the most technologically advanced venues in Russia. It features a large complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures in its 1,600-seat Philharmonic auditorium and in its smaller 400-seat theatre.21 EM Acoustics revives Hastings’ White Rock Theatre Marquee AV recently installed an EM Acoustics EMS Series point source system to bring the audio up to the standards demanded by modern audiences at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings.22 CPL Enjoys the Arcadia Pangea Vibes at Glastonbury Technical production specialist CPL was delighted to continue its working relationship with Arcadia by supplying six Barco UDX- 4K32 projectors with fibre optic signal and control infrastructure for 360-degree projections that were integral to the show based around the magnificent 140 tonne centrepiece of Pangea at Glastonbury.23 Musée Art & Histoire Sparkles After Hours with Auvicom and Chauvet DJ At Brussels’ prestigious Musée Art & Histoire, which sports one of Europe’s largest ensembles of Roman and Egyptian-era historical artifacts, one late-night gala was enlivened by an immersive lighting design by Auvicom that featured an extensive collection Chauvet DJ fixtures.24 Papa Roach on Tour with GLP impression and JDC1 Strobes “When you are working in the lighting industry, somehow GLP is always on the radar. The impression X4 is the perfect example of what I needed, as they are light, compact, super bright and have great colours,” stated Mathias Kuhn on his choice of equipment for the Papa Roach tour. 26 TiMax at the heart of two immersive collaborations for this year’s Glastonbury Festival The unique immersive audio capabilities of TiMax SoundHub were in evidence at this year’s Glastonbury Festival where two experiential spaces were driven by the pioneering spatial audio engine.from the editordirect from: www.etnow.comEntertainment Technology is published 12 times a year in conjunction with the leading industry portal www.etnow.comEditor: John OffordTechnical Editor: Jackie StainesPublished by: Entertainment Technology Press LtdThe Studio, High Green Great ShelfordCambridge CB22 5EGTelephone: +44 (0)1223 550805Fax: +44 (0)1223 550806Website: www.etnow.comemail: editor@etnow.com© Entertainment Technology Press Ltd.Subscription Rates:Annual Subscription for 12 issues (UK): £27.50Annual Subscription (overseas): £50.00Subject to acceptance, subscription is free to UK based industry professionals.Subscribe online at: www.etnow.com/etmag/Opinions expressed in Entertainment Technology are not necessarily those of the publishers. All rights are reserved and reproduction of any part in whatever form is prohibited without the prior permission of the publishers.etnow.com (entertainment technology news on web) is the industry portal site with news from around the world added daily under various sector headings coupled to an extensive archive. The site also features a books section where titles from Entertainment Technology Press can be ordered online via our secure Sage Pay credit card services.Issue: 318Prolyte Trussing, LiteDeck & StageDex from the premier UK stockist…PLASA releases guidance on lightning for outdoor events PLASA has worked with several experts to create the first edition of Lighting Guidance for Outdoor Events, detailing the hazards and risks of lightning during outdoor events and festivals.The dangers of lightning are widely understood; however, the level of threat at outdoor events where large crowds gather is often overlooked. This has been a growing concern due to the increase of outdoor events and number of people exposed.The Lightning Guidance for Outdoor Events aims to assist all those involved with the production and management of outdoor events in making informed decisions when faced with threats from lightning strikes. As well as providing practical advice on the management of lightning risk, the guidance also considers crowd safety and the protection of temporary structures, electrical equipment and power systems.To create the guidance, PLASA worked alongside The Event Safety Shop, Star Events Ltd, IMG, Omega Red Group, Aggreko, Ken Law Safety Ltd, BBC Safety, the Emergency Planning College, Howard Eaton Lighting, Anderson Bradshaw Ltd, the National Outdoor Events Association, the University of Reading and Lee Valley Leisure Trust; as well as respected industry consultants, James Eade and Tom Goode.Nicky Greet, PLASA’s director of membership, skills and technical comments: “PLASA is proud to issue this guidance, helping to raise health and safety awareness across the live entertainment industry. And, we are grateful to all the organisations and individuals who contributed to this crucial document, which should become an essential part of planning as the festival and event sectors continue to grow.”The Lightning Guidance for Outdoor Events is available to download at www.plasa.org/lightning-guidanceAugust 2019news4Robe Announces New Swiss DistributorRobe lighting has announced that Basel-based ASL Electronic AG / SA is its new distributor partner in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.ASL Electronic is a leading sales and distribution specialist in Switzerland offering vast and dynamic experience in the professional lighting market since 1982. It is a purely wholesale company covering all three language regions of Switzerland, with the cornerstones of its successful sales concept being high stock levels and short delivery times. The sales team is well known nationwide, has excellent connections to all the major players and a diverse portfolio of premium products and brands are already onboard including Eurotruss, Doughty, Liftket and Kinesys for trussing and rigging, Spotlight and City Theatrical for theatre lighting, plus Le Mark and Chris James for accessories, Smoke Factory for special effects and several others.David Scherz, ASL CEO, states: “We are very excited to be distributing the complete Robe lighting range in Switzerland. It is the leading industry brand right now and, even more importantly, a European brand! We intend to make it the number one moving light choice in Switzerland.” “We are extremely enthusiastic about our collaboration now and look forward to a long and fertile partnership as Robe keeps producing innovative and relevant products. We are confident that with Robe, we will be able to support all customer needs on an ongoing basis.”Robe’s International sales director Harry von den Stemmen adds that Robe has “carefully analysed and evaluated the Swiss market” with the support of its German subsidiary since the beginning of 2019, research which clearly identified ASL as the best match for the brand.Ingo Dombrowski, Robe’s key account manager for Europe says: “We are impressed with ASL’s immediate attention to detail and with the investment they will be making to further establish Robe in the pivotal Swiss market.”Robe CEO Josef Valchar concludes: “We are delighted that all the stars finally aligned to make this important partnership a reality. The Robe brand is already well accepted in Switzerland, and with this new impetus and level of commitment, we are ready to start pushing that to the next levels.”In picture: Ingo Dombrowski (Robe key account manager for Europe), David B. Scherz (CEO ASL Electronic AG/SA), Sébastien Wira (product manager ASL Electronic AG/SA), Harry von den Stemmen (Robe’s international sales director) and Josef Valchar (CEO of Robe Lighting).www.robe.cz4Issue: 318news5World Class DMX and Data DistributionProducts for EntertainmentConnectTranslateCommunicatewww.citytheatrical.comChroma-Q Celebrates its 15th Year in LED InnovationChroma-Q has celebrated its 15 years of LED Innovation in style with summer barbeques and open day events.The events, held in the Northern and Southern offices of its UK dealer, A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. (AC-ET) were a fantastic opportunity for Chroma-Q users, new and old – including lighting designers, specifiers, rental production companies and venues – to get hands on with the latest fixtures.The full Chroma-Q range was on display, including its film and broadcast portfolio, featuring the Space Force and Space Force onebytwo soft lights, the Studio Force II studio light, and the Brute Force quarter wendy alternative.In addition, the multi award-winning Color Force II cyc light and the Inspire range of colour changing LED house lights were also on show. The Vista 3 by Chroma-Q lighting and media control range of software and hardware solutions featured at the event as well.The British summer weather held out and allowed guests to indulge themselves with a selection of speciality gin and tonics from the Just the Tonic bar and enjoy an assortment of delicious barbeque food, while sitting in the sun.The events were supported by Luminex, who had on show the latest range of LumiNode converters, as well its ever popular GigaCore Switches, and AC-ET’s in-house cabling manufacturer, Tourflex Cabling was also a proud supporter, giving guests the opportunity to discover their new services, including laser engraving and overmoulding.Jonathan Walters, UK sales and purchasing director for AC-ET commented: “These events have gone down really well with our customers. Not only was it a great chance to network and catch up with old and new friends, but we were able to show them the latest technologies and demonstrate how far Chroma-Q has developed with LED.”Peter Marshall, sales director of PRG, who attended the High Wycombe event said: “A big thanks for a fantastic open evening on Tuesday night, the barbeque was impressive, the food was delicious, and what a great gin bar! Just the tonic! It was also nice to see the latest kit and get hands on with the many new LED products from Chroma-Q. I really enjoyed networking with all of the other guests and seeing some old faces from the past.”www.chroma-q.comAugust 2019news6London’s new Green and Friendly LED Dry Hire OptionLight Engine Dry Hire, London’s new dry hire service, launched on the 1st of May 2019. Light Engine offers a brand-new stock of the latest technologies and innovations in LED fixtures from a wide variety of manufacturers.Directors Colin Bodenham, Jon Newman and Angus Chinn were drawn to their strict fixture selection by the clear advantages offered by LED fixtures of improved sustainability, minimal waste and high efficiency. The core team is completed by Ayesha Chinn as warehouse manager and Steve Warren and Carolina Fajardo-Linares of LDC as the contracted marketing and promotional dept.The Light Engine Dry Hire centre is conveniently located in London’s “Lighting Quarter” of Park Royal NW10, making its position ideal for collections and deliveries within Greater London and gives easy access to the M1 and M40 motorways. Light Engine Dry Hire already holds substantial stocks of exclusively LED sources, with the focus on IP rated outdoor luminaires. Assets director Jon Newman states: “Light Engine will focus on our core values of offering the highest quality and latest technology with further planned investments to be driven by the demands of lighting designers and rental company customers.” Light Engine Dry Hire addresses the demand for the newest fixtures including Astera Tubes, Robe Washes and Effects, SGM Floods, GLP Strobes, Martin Sceptron, Ayrton Spots, Vintage eye-candy Portmans, Chauvet Battens, Washes and Profiles, Elation IP Pars, ProLights Uplighters and ETC Profiles and Fresnels.Operations director Angus said: “Light Engine Dry Hire will allow production rental companies to satisfy client and lighting designers’ creative demands by choosing exactly the products they desire whilst growing their businesses quickly with minimal capital investments.”The knowledgeable, experienced and friendly team at Light Engine Dry Hire are looking forward to becoming your London based dry hire partner! http://lxengine.co.ukETC upgrades networking with Response Mk2 DMX GatewaysModern luminaires and networked controls allow users to take lighting to more places than ever before. ETC’s new Response Mk2 DMX Gateways ensure DMX and RDM get there, too. The Response Mk2 DMX Gateways flawlessly translate DMX/RDM to and from sACN, allowing users to put control exactly where they need it, saving both money and time.Available in 1-, 2-, and 4-port models, Response Mk2 DMX Gateways provide DMX and RDM data distribution, taking advantage of the reliability and interoperability of industry-standard protocols such as ANSI E1.31 (sACN) and ANSI E1.20 (RDM). With wall-mount, portable, and DIN rail form factors, users can always find the perfect fit for their application. And every model, even the 1-port, now features a crisp OLED screen and four-button interface to clearly display (and modify) configuration and status.Response Mk2 DMX Gateways make it easy to deal with the headaches of networks, too. With increased processing, each Gateway can support 256 RDM devices. Plus, all Gateways can be monitored and configured from a central location with ETC’s powerful Concert software, letting users change network status and DMX/RDM settings. And when you want to be more hands-on, the easy user interface on each Gateway ensures you can configure it exactly as you want it, right at the Gateway itself.Response Mk2 DMX Gateways offer powerful integration into ETC’s Paradigm, Echo, or Mosaic architectural lighting control systems and of course they pair perfectly with ETC’s entertainment controls.www.etcconnect.comChauvet Professional IntroduceS Ovation E-910FC IPChauvet Professional’s ground-breaking colour-mixing ellipsoidal is now ready for the great outdoors. The company has introduced the Ovation E-910FC IP.An IP65 version of the revolutionary Ovation E-910FC ellipsoidal, the new ERS Style fixture is ideal for outdoor theatre, festival and event applications. Featuring the same RGBA-lime LED colour mixing system as its non-IP cousin, the new fixture creates rich colours and bright whites. It also produces a flat even field of light for gobo projections, especially when paired with Chauvet Professional’s IP rated gobo rotator, the GR-1 IP.The Ovation E-910FC IP includes Chauvet Professional’s standard beam shaping shutter assembly and lenses, as well as colour temperature presets of 2800 to 6500 K that match the output of a tungsten source to perfection. A virtual colour wheel can also be used for quick programming to match popular gel colours.Ultra smooth 16-bit dimming, and 8-bit dimming curves result in smooth fades, and adjustable PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) avoids flickering on almost any camera, making the fixture well-suited for broadcast applications. Versatile and user friendly, the Ovation E-910FC IP also features RDM (Remote Device Management) making it a flexible lighting tool indoors or out.Vari-Lite’s new VL6500 Wash now shippingVari-Lite has announced that its new VL6500 Wash is now shipping. This new high-output wash lighting fixture combines the VL6000 Beam’s arena-scale performance with a head-turning visual attraction reminiscent of the legendary VL5, offering show designers an unmatched mix of modern power and vintage styling.Sharing the big-picture format of the VL6000 Beam, the VL6500 Wash is a fully featured wash fixture with the same form factor and colour-matched presets as its award-winning sibling. “The VL6500 Wash is a direct response to requests we have received from lighting designers,” explains Martin Palmer, senior product manager, Vari-Lite and Strand Luminaires at Signify. “We partnered with designers every step of the way when creating this fixture, improving the colour system while matching the presets for a consistent experience. The result is a perfect partner wash for VL6000 BEAM’s large-format presence on the world’s most ambitious rock stages.”While it shares the distinctive large front lens of the VL6000 Beam, the VL6500 Wash also adds Vari-Lite’s iconic Dichro*fusion blades. These unique blades offer diffusion with variable beam width and harken back to the vintage styling of the Emmy Award-winning VL5. “More and more, lighting fixtures serve as set pieces in their own right, and designers are looking for fixtures that not only create great light, but also look great on camera,” explains Palmer. “The Dichro*fusion blades on the VL6500 do both.”One of the enhancements the VL6500 brings is Vari-Lite’s renowned full CYM+CTO colour system that provides numerous vivid and creative colour options. For even further creative colour possibilities, the VL6500’s extended colour range mode offers the ability to move the colour mixing wheels beyond full saturation back to open. This allows designers to use creative split colour effects that can be seen both in air and on the Dichro*fusion blades. To simplify programming when moving between colour presets, the VL6500 offers the same Cloak Transition Generator (CTG) first seen on the VL6000. This allows the fixture to automatically dip to dark when moving between colour presets without additional programming.“The VL6500 Wash is an exciting addition to Vari-Lite’s range of unique new fixtures,” says Fernand Pereira, global head of marketing and product management, Vari-Lite and Strand at Signify. “While it includes a variety of modern technology features, it also offers a look that makes it a stunning addition to the brand’s unrivalled moving light heritage.”he only you needAugust 2019news8Charcoalblue Welcomes New Partners and Looks to Future GrowthThis June, leading theatre, acoustic and digital design consultancy Charcoalblue celebrated 15 years of growth and excellence at its AGM held at the Prague Quadrennial. The PQ offered the ideal venue as it is a showcase of the best of theatre design, scenography, and theatre architecture worldwide. At the AGM, Charcoalblue Group chair, Andy Hayles was delighted to announce a series of new partnership positions, promotions and board initiatives as the group looks towards future growth and sustainability.Charcoalblue currently operates six studios across the globe. Whilst the international teams often collaborate at some physical distance from each other, the group works hard to maintain a special culture which values the individual, close relationships and an ethic of shared ownership, responsibility and reward.To enable this culture to thrive and to increase the ability of its talented staff team to share in the group’s future success, Charcoalblue has announced the creation of Local Partnership Boards for the UK, USA and Australia. Three new partners have also been announced, with further new partnership announcements to follow over the coming years as the operation and control of the Partnership is shared with Charcoalblue’s staff team.In her nine years at Charcoalblue, new partner and auditorium design specialist Elena Giakoumaki has contributed to over 25 completed auditoria around the world. A qualified architect and set designer, prior to Charcoalblue Elena worked at RHWL Arts Team focusing her skills on theatre planning. From the Bord Gais, Dublin and Manchester Home through to Theatr Clwyd and the refurbishment of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Elena is one of Charcoalblue’s brightest stars and mentors to their next generation of designers. Elena joins Charcoalblue’s new UK Partnership Board as its first new partner.Current London studio principal, Rich Garfield will also join the new UK Partnership Board alongside Elena. Rich leads a team of nearly 40 people, and has a background that includes dance and staging large live events around the world, including a stint at Brighton Dome & Festival as head of production. Rich has recently led the Charcoalblue team for South-East Dance and the refurbishment of Ally Pally, most recently presenting the revitalised venue at this year’s ABTT Theatre Show. Rich represents the next generation of ingenious production creatives on the new UK Partnership Board.The third new partner is Eric Lawrence who will join the Charcoalblue Australian Partnership Board. Eric and Andy first met on the Royal Court redevelopment in 1996 and have worked together ever since. Eric has 30 years’ experience as an architect designing performing arts buildings and formally joined Charcoalblue in 2014, subsequently founding Charcoalblue’s Melbourne Studio. From the RSC Courtyard Theatre, the Belgrade in Coventry to Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and the Lyric Theatre in NY for Harry Potter, Eric has designed auditoria internationally for his whole career and is now leading projects with Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Club and the new Waikato Regional Theatre in New Zealand.Eric says: “Charcoalblue has had to listen and learn a great deal entering the Australasian marketplace; but we are fortunate to have wonderful clients who have guided us at the same time as enjoying our international perspective. Our new theatre for Waikato in New Zealand will be a real show case for our Melbourne Team as Charcoalblue has led the project and employed the design team as part of our turnkey service. I’m delighted to be the first partner to the Charcoalblue Australia Partnership Board, and to report to the Senior Partners alongside Charcoalblue USA’s Partner, John Owens.”The first of the Local Partnership Boards to commence operation is in the UK and Gary Sparkes has been elected to the position of managing partner to lead the initiative.Formerly of Scottish Opera and the National Theatre and current board member of The Backstage Centre, Gary has been a partner at CB for four years. Currently leading the Charcoalblue team for a new theatre for Leuven, Belgium; Gary is proudly European in his outlook and has also recently won commissions for Charcoalblue in Antwerp, Stockholm and Poland.Gary says: “It’s a joy and an honour to be appointed managing partner to Charcoalblue UK. I look forward to continuing to bring the strength of our internationally experienced team to the UK and Europe. No job is too small for us to consider, and similarly no project too complex. From the Manchester Factory to the Centre for Music in London, our talented teams in London, Bristol and Glasgow bring their drive and design expertise to every challenge. It’s a privilege to lead the UK Partnership Board.”To further support the Local Partnership Boards structure, the existing senior partnership team have formed a Group Board providing overarching governance for Charcoalblue. Andy Hayles has been elected to the position of group chair and together with senior partners Jon Stevens, Gavin Green and Katy Winter, will oversee Charcoalblue’s UK, USA and Australian operations.Andy says: “This is a special moment in Charcoalblue’s 15 year history. While we still feel like the new kids on the block, it’s already time for us to address future leadership and to start planning succession to hand over responsibility and to share reward with our talented team. The next 15 years will see our local partnership boards grow and become the powerhouses for Charcoalblue’s next stage of development. We still have plenty to learn and plenty to do; not least to try to improve diversity in our industry and to dedicate ourselves to environmental sustainability. This is a long term plan, and the senior partners and I look forward to focusing on nurturing and ensuring the healthy, sustainable growth of the expertise of our team; and to making further new partner announcements over the coming years. Our hearty congratulations to Elena, Rich, Eric and Gary!”ROE Visual Europe Appoints Development Manager for UK RegionROE Visual Europe has appointed David Morris (pictured) to lead business development in the UK and Ireland region. Continuing its expansion and fortifying its sales team with a UK-based team member, ROE Visual Europe further intensifies its sales activities for the UK and Ireland, extending its knowledgeable team of LED display specialists. “Having worked in the AV market for several years and with a broad experience in the live events market, Morris is the perfect candidate to support our current client base on the one hand and open up different market segments on the other,” comments Auke Meijer. “For ROE Visual Europe Morris is a good addition to the sales team, which is now covering key countries in the European and Middle East region. We’re happy to have him joining our team.”“Following our continued growth, recently even spiked with the introduction of our LED line for fixed installation and AV integrators, an expansion of our sales team was high on the wish list. We like to keep our customer support at 200% and with David located in the UK, we’re able to address client queries directly,” adds Meijer. “Morris offers the perfect support for our UK and Ireland based clientele, catering for both their commercial and technical needs. Apart from that, he is fully capable to open up market segments that have not been engaged in by ROE Visual, as such we see him as a welcome addition to contribute to growing our business in this region,” states Roelof Bouwman, general manager for ROE Visual Europe.7news9Issue: 318MILOS keeps roof canopies stretched tight!Say goodbye to pesky water pooling and canopy flapping in the wind. With the Canopy Tensioning System from MILOS, there is the means to quickly and effectively stretch canopies extremely tightly over MILOS roof structures, thereby reducing water pooling, wind flapping, and achieving an overall more professional look to temporary structures.It provides 50% higher tensioning compared to traditional stretching with ratchet straps and prevents water pooling in the individual canopy fields. The fast and easy tightening system uses of a coarse thread screw tensioner. It is designed to work together with the latest range of MILOS canopies, which feature reinforced eyelets for convenient installation into the keder profiles.www.milossystems.comHighlite is NovaStar distributor for the BeneluxNovaStar Technology Europe BV has appointed Highlite International BV as its new distributor for the Benelux. NovaStar, a leading manufacturer of video processing units, provides LED display solutions globally. With Highlite’s extensive distribution experience and fast delivery system Novastar has found the right partner to serve the Benelux-area.“Highlite is very professional in providing show equipment. It doesn’t matter if it is sound, audio or our core business, the LED industry,” says NovaStar’s account manager, Evelyn Zhang. “With a fully automated warehouse and fast delivery we believe that Highlite can provide the best service and support to our clients,” Zhang continues. Highlite’s brand manager Leon Vissers is thrilled about the NovaStar distributorship: “We are very proud to become NovaStar distributor for the Benelux area. NovaStar produces high quality, well-engineered LED display solutions. You can almost feel the dedication they put into every single unit. We believe that the combination of their expertise and our distributing experience will be very successful.” Highlite already offers a diverse range of DMT LED screens and various VJ and media software applications. By adding NovaStar to their portfolio Highlite creates a ‘one-stop shopping’ environment for their customers.To extend its support to current and future NovaStar users Highlite is going install a dedicated NovaStar showroom at their headquarters in Kerkrade. Here a complete overview of the NovaStar-range is being installed with a fixed presentation. Product-specialists are going to host exclusive product training days where the customers will be educated and learn about the features, functionalities and possibilities of NovaStar LED display solutions. Evelyn Zhang stated: “The most important thing is we have the same goal. NovaStar and Highlite are both excellent companies with great brand influence but also we have lots of people working hard, keeping innovation in mind and holding clients requests as our greatest priority.”www.highlite.comNext >