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Robe Acquires LSC Control Systems

Robe Acquires LSC Control Systems

Robe’s Josef Valchar on the left with LSC’s Gary Pritchard

Robe Lighting s.r.o. has acquired LSC Control Systems PTY in Australia, a move that sees the Czech Republic lighting manufacturer further consolidate its portfolio of leading lighting and control brands. Having LSC’s power distribution (PD) systems as a core element of the ‘Robe Business’ Team made perfect sense following the purchase of console manufacturer Avolites in September last year, explained Robe’s CEO Josef Valchar.Read More »Robe Acquires LSC Control Systems

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