Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Steve Leyland as its new Chairman of the Board. Leyland’s appointment follows the resignation of Brompton’s previous Chairman, Neil Gaydon, for health reasons. Gaydon joined at the time of Brompton receiving investment from specialist private equity provider Connection Capital in 2022 and has played a central role in developing Brompton’s growth strategy. “We are very grateful to Neil for all his support and wish him the very best,” said Richard Mead, Brompton’s CEO. A seasoned executive and respected voice in the AV industry, Leyland brings with him decades of international leadership experience, including…
Author: James Robertson
Blaze Audio has launched the CiX6-V, the latest addition to its award-winning Ci loudspeaker series. Purpose-built for demanding commercial environments, the CiX6-V delivers powerful, full-range performance in a compact and versatile form factor. With an IP55 rating and coaxial driver design, it ensures professional-grade sound and consistent coverage for background and light foreground music – indoors or outdoors – while maintaining a discreet, architectural aesthetic. Equipped with a 6.5-inch woofer and 1-inch compression driver in its coaxial configuration, the CiX6-V offers wide, symmetrical 100° x 100° dispersion for optimal coverage with a minimal footprint. Its patented triangular cabinet design, integrated…
With the ambition to design a future society for our lives, World Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on 13 April, returning to the Japanese city that hosted its first World Expo some 55 years ago. Covering a 960-acre site on the Yumeshima (Dream Island), more than 160 countries are showcasing their cultures, crafts, technologies and visions of the future in a series of exhibits that includes the France Pavilion, designed and operated by official French exhibition organisers Cofrex. Ideally located at the entrance to the Expo, the visually striking venue is expected to welcome more than 20,000 visitors each day…
Ampetronic has sponsored the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Ampetronic is ensuring clear audio is accessible to all UK Pavilion visitors so they can fully engage in this unique and entertaining experience that demonstrates the best of British creativity and innovation. Expo 2025 is a World Expo that opened on April 13 and will run through October 13. More than 28 million visitors from Japan and internationally are expected to attend the Expo, themed Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Visitors to the UK Pavilion will meet the UK’s Expo 2025 mascot, PIX, and be invited to…
The MONDO–DR Awards 2025, taking place at Ole Red, Orlando on 11 June during InfoComm, has updated its voting process. For 2025 we want the industry to have its say on the winning projects. The projects will be assessed by an independent panel of judges from within the industry, with a separate panel assigned to the Sustainability Award. This panel of industry experts will be tasked with providing the shortlist, and asked who they think should take away the trophies. Voting will then open to the industry for those shortlisted projects, which will combine with the judges votes to ascertain…
Powersoft is expanding its distributor network by welcoming Thomsun Trading Establishment (TTE) as its newest distributor in the GCC market, excluding Saudi Arabia. The appointment will solidify Powersoft’s footprint in the region, bringing its efficient audio solutions to a wider audience across the GCC market. Established in 1990, TTE has become a leading name in the musical and pro AV industry in the UAE. The company offers a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of musicians, bands, hospitality industry, as well as commercial projects. Powersoft is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio, which also…
Visix has announced the release of AxisTV Signage Suite version 1.92, now featuring support for BrightSign Series 5 players. This update allows users to design presentations and publish content to BrightSign’s industry-leading digital signage players directly from the Visix CMS, streamlining workflows and expanding playback options. “We’re thrilled to give our clients and integration partners access to BrightSign, a popular, cost-effective hardware option,” said Trey Hicks, COO and CSO for Visix. “With this integration, users can easily incorporate BrightSign players into their existing Visix ecosystem or build a signage network entirely around BrightSign. It’s all about giving customers more flexibility…
Canadian distributor for Bosch Communications Systems has appointed SFM as the exclusive Canadian distributor. This strategic partnership grants SFM exclusive distribution rights for Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, and Bosch Conference and Bosch Public Address throughout Canada. The collaboration leverages SFM’s extensive distribution network and renowned industry expertise alongside Bosch’s renowned engineering excellence, providing Canadian AV professionals, integrators, and resellers with enhanced access to premier solutions. Bosch Communications Systems brings together four of the most trusted names in professional audio under a unified strategy focused on customer experience, technical innovation, and market responsiveness: Electro-Voice: For over 90 years, Electro‑Voice has designed and…
Located at the trendy Sawary Beach Resort in Lebanon, the Île Beach Bar is an upscale cocktail bar, and lounge that perfectly blends a relaxed beachfront ambiance with an energetic nightlife scene: a must-visit destination resort on the Batroun Coastal Road. Martin Audio’s Lebanese distributors Technosound were brought in to deliver a high-quality audio solution to complement this luxurious setting at the 500-cap venue. As a long-time friend of Technosound’s Charbel Fahed, Île Beach Bar owner, Abdo Obeid, had complete confidence in the latter’s ability to design and implement a state-of-the-art sound system, based on his track record. In turn,…
Powersoft Unica has transformed the audio system at RAI Amsterdam Forum. As the former main stage for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), RAI Amsterdam brought together AV industry professionals for over a decade. With a 123-year history, it has been a hub for international gatherings, inspiring people by organising and facilitating valuable conferences and exhibitions. To uphold its reputation, it was only right for the prestigious centre to provide high-quality audio to its visitors. The goal was straightforward, to replace the aging amplifiers that had deteriorated over time, leading to operational failures in the venue’s line array system. Tasked with this…
