DAYTONA BEACH, FL — InterAmerica Stage, Inc. (IAstage) acquired Independent Theatrical Installations, Inc. (ITI), a contractor providing stage, orchestra and organ lifts since the early 1980s.
LOS ANGELES — The 15 Hollywood-based locals representing over 35,000 members of the IATSE working in motion picture and television production have ratified the new Hollywood Basic Agreement with the AMPTP. The three-year contract, which will go into effect August 1, 2009, was tentatively proposed last November, with drafting completed in February.
MATAMOROS, Mexico — Universal Lighting Technologies’ manufacturing plant has been certified as a “Clean Industry” facility by the federal government of Mexico’s Industria Limpia program.
NEW YORK—In a continuing effort to go “green,” Rose Brand will be earning money to be donated to The ESTA Foundation’s Behind the Scenes charity by collecting empty printer cartridges and used cell phones and recycling them for cash credit at Funding Factory. The fundraiser continues Rose Brand’s support of Behind the Scenes and the company’s commitment to the environment.
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Christie Digital Systems named JB&A Distribution a distributor of its Business Products line of three-chip DLP®, single-chip DLP and LCD projectors.
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CYPRESS, CA — Strand Lighting appointed two new regional sales managers. Chris Dunn joins the company as South Central regional manager, based in Houston. Bryan Gazo is the new South Eastern regional manager, based in Atlanta.
LOS ANGELES — AV rental and staging company American Hi Definition, Inc. marked its 12th year supporting the live Grammy Awards telecast by powering an array of rear-projection screens with the Christie Roadster series of 3-chip DLP projectors. The 51st Grammy Awards show was held at the Staples Center where an AV-rich set took center stage.
TORONTO — A Compulite Vector RED serves as the main console for Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister, a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) show hosted by Canadian-born Alex Trebek.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Fleetwood Mac’s “Unleashed” tour is using a lighting design by Paul “Arlo” Guthrie, who used grandMA consoles for lighting and to control the video images appearing on Martin LC LED panels.
WILLISTON, VT — Production Advantage announced the unexpected passing its founder and president, John Camm, 64, on April 1, 2009. The company said that Camm’s widow, Penny Camm, would immediately assume the role of president and chairman, as confirmed by the company’s board of directors. The company also expressed its appreciation for the support and kind wishes it has received.
Look Solutions added the Viper S to its line of fog machines, complementing the Viper NT and the Viper 2.6. Its compact size and low power consumption makes it suited for use in applications that previously required battery-powered machines.