Black Box has appointed Axel Kopprasch as Regional Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Based in Dubai, Axel Kopprasch will lead strategic sales initiatives and drive regional expansion efforts as the company strengthens its presence in the MEA market. This appointment aligns with Black Box’s continued investment in regional leadership as it delivers secure, scalable KVM, AV and IT infrastructure solutions to global customers. “Axel’s appointment marks an important step in our strategy for the MEA region,” said Manuel Witzke, Sales Director EMEA at Black Box. “He brings not only deep regional experience but also a proven…
Author: James Robertson
Stagemix Technologies is the new distributor for ROXX in India. Founded in 2018 by Eshdeep Bhasin and Karan Nagpal, Stagemix Technologies has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality, niche market products in India. With a clear vision to bring the latest technologies from top global brands to India, Stagemix has built a strong reputation for outstanding after-sales service and technical support. “We at Stagemix are excited to represent ROXX as a brand solely focused on delivering new and cutting-edge LED lighting technology, rather than competing in the mainstream lighting market,” said Eshdeep Bhasin. The new partnership aims to…
When legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli took the stage at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental to usher in the New Year, the audience was treated to a night of world class music. But beyond the breathtaking vocals, the event was elevated by a stunning visual experience – one made possible by the expertise of INFiLED’s trusted partner, SLS Production and their use of LED technology from the GX Series. The Emirates Palace, with its opulent architecture and luxurious ambiance, presented a unique challenge. The event’s organisers, Theory Eleven Entertainment, required a stage design that would not only complement the grandeur…
Founded and headed by Kagiso “KG” Moima Wa Masimini, Blackmotion is a busy, innovative, and well-respected technical production and rental company based in Kew, Johannesburg, South Africa, with a large inventory of Robe fixtures. KG’s passion for lighting has driven the company’s successful path since 2005 and there are now over 100 Robe moving lights in its inventory, which has been part of the success, and these fixtures are constantly busy servicing a range of high-end corporate, business, and social events. Backmotion invested in Robe right from the start. In 2005, and for the next four years KG was initially…
ARRI has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary Claypaky to new strategic owner EK. EK offers a strong foundation for Claypaky, which is a brand recognised globally as the provider of choice in the high-end professional entertainment lighting market. “This decision is part of our strategic realignment as we focus more strongly on our core business,” said Chris Richter, Managing Director of ARRI. “Clearly recognising Claypaky’s potential, it was important to us to find a new owner who pursues next-level growth based on a deep understanding of the market and a long-term strategic…
EDGE, a Midwich Group company and the Qatar arm of NMK, has announced its new distribution agreement with Hikvision. This strategic partnership reinforces EDGE’s commitment to delivering comprehensive AV and IT offerings tailored to the evolving needs of the Qatari market. The agreement comes in response to growing demand for Hikvision’s display technologies across key segments such as education, hospitality, corporate, and retail. Building on EDGE’s regional presence and technical expertise, Hikvision and EDGE have partnered to bring enhanced value and tailored solutions to the Qatari market. “Our goal at EDGE has always been to bring world-class technologies to the…
Adamson, will be represented by local distributor StageMix at this year’s Palm Expo in Mumbai, India. Taking place between the 29 to 31 May, Palm Expo is the leading professional audiovisual exhibition in India. StageMix will be responsible for the debut of Adamson’s new VGt series of large-format line array loudspeakers, the first member of the brand’s Vergence Group. “India represents an exciting and fast-growing market for Adamson, and we are thrilled to introduce our VGt loudspeakers at Palm Expo,” confirms Pieter van Hoogdalem, Business Development Strategist at Adamson. “StageMix will present a range of Adamson solutions, but the spotlight…
At CABSAT 2025, Sennheiser Middle East in association with Venuetech will introduce and demonstrate Spectera, the world’s first bidirectional wideband solution. Using the ground-breaking WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera greatly reduces wireless system complexity, while at the same time considerably increasing capability, enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Attendees of the show will have the opportunity to view and participate in demos of the groundbreaking system at Sennheiser stand in CABSAT 2025 H1-G15, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1. Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at…
ROE Visual returns to the Saudi Light and Sound (SLS) Expo 2025, taking place May 20–22 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. As the Middle East’s pro AV market continues to grow, ROE Visual will showcase its latest LED technology and connect with industry professionals throughout the event. The SLS Expo, co-located with the SEA Expo, offers a premier platform to explore cutting-edge innovations in professional lighting and sound, making it an ideal opportunity to discover new solutions and build meaningful connections with industry leaders. This year, you can find the ROE Visual team at Booth #1A111, where…
1 SOUND, American-made premium loudspeaker manufacturer, partners with 7Hertz to bring 1 SOUND to the GCC, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Lebanon. 7Hertz will be debuting 1 SOUND and its loudspeakers this May at the Saudi Light & Sound (SLS) Exhibition 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 7Hertz was established in 2009 and stands at the forefront of professional and home audio systems in the region. Their commitment to excellence is evident—from distribution and supply to bespoke audio consultancy, and support. “We don’t just deliver products; we are deeply passionate about…
The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its international distribution network. Istanbul-based PROSISTEM ELEKTRONIK is now the new distribution partner for the LD Systems, Gravity, Palmer, and Defender brands in Turkey. With PROSISTEM ELEKTRONIK, the globally active event technology manufacturer headquartered in Neu-Anspach, Hesse, has gained an experienced distributor and wholesaler with an extensive dealer network and service range. Over the past 25 years, PROSİSTEM ELEKTRONIK, which was founded in 2000, has developed into one of the leading distribution companies for professional audio, lighting, and video technology in Turkey. Aside from its large dealer network, PROSİSTEM ELEKTRONIK – in close…
On September 28 2024, Alta Media set up an amazing visual display using INFiLED screens for the first Anh Trai Say Hi concert in 2024. During the concert, the screens, covering a total area of 1266 square meters, showcased vibrant visuals that perfectly complemented the live performances, delivering an incredible audio-visual experience for thousands of fans. Anh Trai Say Hi is a Vietnamese reality television program centred around music that premiered on HTV2. The show showcases 30 contestants, all young male artists engaged in diverse artistic disciplines, including singing, hosting, modelling, dancing, and acting. To ensure the successful execution of…
