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…
Author: James Robertson
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…
In the spirit of Ramadan and as part of its ongoing ESG initiatives, NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, has once again demonstrated its dedication to community support through the #TogetherWeCan Ramadan Meal Distribution Initiative. For 2025, in collaboration with its vendors: Shure, Neutrik, Bose Professional, Televic, and Arthur Holm, NMK Electronics successfully distributed 2,000 meals to blue-collar workers in Al Quoz, embodying the values of generosity and compassion during the holy month. Recognising the significance of Ramadan as a time for unity, generosity, and reflection, NMK Electronics and its partners came together to contribute to the well-being of the…
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Asimetrik as its exclusive distributor in Turkey. With more than 4000 successful projects in its portfolio, Asimetrik is an experienced distributor and integrator in the region. Made up of over 70 professionals, the team provides distribution and integration solutions for all its customers, utilising engineers from different disciplines to produce future-proof and sustainable solutions and bring flawless audio to all its projects. With headquarters in Istanbul and three regional offices, they offer support across the country. Asimetrik Vice President, Gorkem Celikbilek, is delighted to welcome Renkus-Heinz to the fold. “This is a great match in terms of…
Trivandi has opened its Australian office serving the Asia-Pacific Region, marking a significant step in its global expansion. Trivandi, which recently acquired sustainability consultant The Bulb, provides advisory, design, production and delivery services for major events, venues, sports and destinations worldwide. The Trivandi office, located in Brisbane, signifies a deep commitment to partnering with Australia’s dynamic sport, entertainment and tourism markets and projects of national significance. Through bringing significant expertise and local resources, Trivandi is committed to fueling the ‘green and gold decade,’ driving investment and lasting impact for the nation. Trivandi brings global expertise and best practices from over…
Johannesburg, South Africa based rental and production company MGG has made a sizable investment in new Robe moving lights, taking delivery of the 76 fixtures from Robe’s Southern Africa distributor, DWR Distribution, including the first iFORTE and iFORTE LTXs and the first SVB1 luminaires on the continent of Africa. The total order comprised 24 iFORTEs 48 SVB1s, and four iFORTE LTXs which are for use with the four RoboSpot BaseStations they already own. MGG – which this year celebrates its 25th birthday – started as a small company when owner and managing director Mark Gaylard was still at school and…
