AtlasIED has announced a new partnership with Selangor, Malaysia-based AV distributor Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L Group) to greatly expand the brand’s presence in Malaysia and Vietnam. A&L Group joins the partnership with over 35 years of industry experience. Originally founded in Malaysia, the team has expanded its footprint across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. A&L Group prides itself on the strong, collaborative relationships it holds with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. The team is entirely committed to fostering long-term partnerships based on reliability, quality, and open communication. “AtlasIED blends a 90-year legacy of quality with innovation, making it a global…
Author: Todd Staszko
Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of AVenger Electronics and FVC as its official wholesale partners within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region for Audio-Technica’s commercial product portfolio. The strategic partnership strengthens Audio-Technica’s presence across the region and enhances the availability of its professional audio solutions, including conferencing systems, wireless microphone technologies, installed sound products, networked audio solutions and commercial audio accessories. Through their extensive channel networks, market expertise, and customer support capabilities, FVC and AVenger Electronics will play a key role in expanding Audio-Technica’s reach among systems integrators, consultants, resellers and end users throughout the region. The appointment reflects Audio-Technica’s…
Technical Direction Company – TDC – has promoted Chris Fitzgerald to the newly created role of Head of Experiential & Installations, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in immersive environments, museums, attractions and cultural destinations. With more than a decade at TDC, Fitzgerald will lead the company’s growing experiential portfolio, helping clients shape visitor experiences from concept through to delivery. Unlike traditional AV suppliers, TDC combines creative, technical and production expertise to help project stakeholders such as museums, attractions, architects, designers and producers create engaging visitor experiences. Its capabilities span projection, LED, virtual production, interactive technologies and large-scale content integration, enabling…
UK mixer manufacturer Allen & Heath has announced the appointment of SeeSound as their new exclusive distribution partner in Spain for its professional, MI, and installation product ranges. Based in Barcelona, SeeSound will oversee sales, support, and market development for Allen & Heath’s audio solutions across the Spanish territory, with the exception of the company’s DJ range which will continue to be managed by Audio-Technica Iberia. Founded in 2004, SeeSound has more than twenty years of experience delivering professional audiovisual solutions to the Spanish market. “We are committed to our clients’ success and to ensuring that every project exceeds expectations,…
Earlier this year, btl next GmbH illuminated Cologne’s Hohenzollern Bridge in the Olympic colours using more than 100 ROXX NEO fixtures. The installation marked the conclusion of the local referendums initiated by the municipal councils on the CologneRhineRuhr region’s bid to host an edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. In addition to illuminating the Hohenzollern Bridge, btl next was commissioned by the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia to provide technical production services for the central event at the KölnTriangle, where the referendum results were presented. The referendums returned a positive result in 16 of…
When PinPointe Social opened its doors in Calgary, Alberta, it set out to create something far beyond a traditional darts venue. Combining next-generation interactive gaming, elevated dining, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant nightlife experience, the venue offers guests an immersive social destination where technology and entertainment converge. Central to that experience is an extensive ADJ lighting system, designed and installed by Digital Media Integrations, which not only helps establish the venue’s energetic atmosphere but also integrates directly with gameplay and transforms the space into a nightclub destination on weekends. Created by serial entrepreneur Barry Ehlert, PinPointe Social was designed to…
Reply is a prominent Italian-based global IT consulting, systems integration, and digital services company specialising in AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity. The recent project by ACPV ARCHITECTS for the creation of Reply’s new headquarters through the restoration of the former De Sonnaz barracks in Turin, was an award-winning exercise in merging historical memory with contemporary processes. Part of the project saw the creation of a 100-seat auditorium located beneath the courtyard of the restored building. This ‘hypogeum’ was designed for maximum versatility to host everything from conferences and training courses to TED-style talks and parties. Crucial to the success…
London’s most iconic gay nightclub – Heaven – has recently installed a new Avolites D7 console in its main room, delivered via technical production and installation specialist Subfrantic, to provide powerful and flexible lighting and pixel control for the main room, a high-energy dance environment open seven nights a week. The console upgrade project was led by the venue’s head of lighting, Shane Finucane, and regular programmer / operator, Dan Sanders, who were looking to upgrade the previous Avolites Sapphire Touch console that had been installed around 10 years ago. Located under the Charing Cross railway arches on Villiers Street…
Professional stage lighting manufacturer Ayrton has strengthened its leadership team for the future. Ayrton is now led by Michael Althaus, who has been promoted from Global Sales Director to CEO, having taken on the role in September 2025. Althaus has led Ayrton’s global sales since 2017 and has played a central role in the company’s growth. His in-depth knowledge of the organisation brings continuity, paired with fresh thinking and new approaches. “It’s a great honour to step into the role of CEO at such an important moment in Ayrton’s journey,” said Althaus. “Knowing Ayrton now for 25 years and having…
Le Théâtre de Laval in North Western France has recently completed a project to modernise its lighting equipment. Adopting a sustainable approach, the theatre opted for a retrofit solution: converting existing equipment to LED rather than discarding their well-maintained fixtures. This three-year investment combined technical requirements, high-quality lighting design and low environmental impact. To uphold all these criteria, and to address the gradual obsolescence of its halogen lighting inventory, Le Théâtre de Laval decided to convert more than 70 Robert Juliat profile spotlights to LED technology, retaining their existing optics, thereby extending the lifespan of equipment that is still fully…
