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Members in the News
Holophane, Newark,
OH, has named Robert
J. Drago and Jon
L. Memsic to lead the
company’s national
sales program as
vice-presidents of
sales for the eastern
region and western
region, respectively.
Drago will over oversee
sales in the eastern
half of the US,
which extends from
Louisiana northward
to Michigan and
every state east, with
Memsic leading the company’s sales
program in all states west of this area.
Leviton Manufacturing Company,
Little Neck, NY has acquired OnQ
Technologies, Inc., a supplier of structured
wiring and home networking
technology. OnQ Technologies, Inc. will
be joined with Levition integrated
Networks, the company’s existing
structured wiring division, to create
Leviton OnQ.
ILLUMINATING
ENGINEERING
SOCIETY
NEWS
VOLUME 33, NUMBER 3
MARCH 2003
Charles Swift, was elected an associate
member in the American Society of
Theatre Consultants (ASTC).
Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, PA,
promoted Dave Odess to vice-president
of International Sales. Under the direction
of Odess, Lutron has expanded its
United Kingdom and German offices,
established offices in France and Spain,
and created business opportunities
throughout the Continent.
Martin Professional appointed Dave
Caulfield as the new managing director
of Martin Professional PLC.
Scott H. Muse was appointed group
vice president of Hubbell Lighting, Inc.,
Orange, CT.
Advance Transformer Co., Oak Brook,
IL appointed Ron Bezdon, as director,
business development.
A.L.P. Lighting Components, Inc.,
Niles, IL, promoted Bob Murphy as
western regional sales manager.
IESNA
Calendar of Events
May 6-8, 2003
LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL
New York, NY
Contact: AMC, Inc.
404-220-2221/2215
www.lightfair.com
August 3-6, 2003
IESNA Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
Contact: Val Landers
212-248-5000, ext. 117
www.iesna.org
September 29-October 1, 2003
IESNA
Street & Area Lighting Conference
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Val Landers
212-248-5000, ext. 117
www.iesna.org
October 19-23, 2003
IESNA Aviation Lighting Seminar
Austin, TX
www.iesalc.org
Vari-Lite International, Inc. Sells Manufacturing
Division to Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
Vari-Lite International, Inc. has sold the assets of its Vari-Lite products manufacturing
and sales division to Genlyte Thomas Group LLC (GTG), a leading manufacturer
of lighting fixtures and controls for commercial, industrial and residential
markets. The sale included the Vari-Lite family of products as well as all sales,
manufacturing and engineering operations associated with this division. GTG also
acquired the Vari-Lite trademark and all patents associated with Vari-Lite products.
The purchase price, is estimated to be $10.5 million – $11.5 million.
“Operating as a manufacturer and a rental company was confusing to the industry,
and it limited the growth prospects of both our Vari-Lite manufacturing and
sales division and VLPS Lighting Services, our rental division,” said Rusty
Brutsché, chairman and CEO of Vari-Lite International, Inc. “In order for both divisions
to achieve their maximum potential, there had to be a clear separation of
the two. This transaction allows VLPS Lighting Services to operate independently
and to focus on its core competency, lighting rental and production services.”
Vari-Lite International, Inc. will ultimately change its name to VLPS Lighting
Services International, Inc. to further reflect the Company’s continued commitment
to provide lighting systems and services to the entertainment industry.
Michael Stewart
Hooker, 1950-2003
Michael Stewart
Hooker, Design Principal
and Partner
of MSH Visual Planners,
passed away in
the early morning
hours of Saturday,
January 11, 2003.
Michael contributed greatly to
IESNA and to the Golden Gate Section
in particular. MSH Visual Planners is a
Sustaining Member of IESNA, and
Michael often contributed his creativity
and insight, providing seminars and
presentations to members.
www.iesna.org
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