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After an extensive test phase and a final shootout between six brands,  Nationaltheater Mannheim has decided on an audio system from Dutch manufacturer Alcons Audio. Founded in 1777 by Carl...

A serious number of major product launches are scheduled for this year’s four-day event. Jim Evans looks at what’s on offer

UPDATED: 10/3: Extron Electronics has acquired the product engineering and development division of the Electrosonic Group. The acquisition includes all products designed and manufactured by Electrosonic, including the VN Matrix line of video and graphics over IP encoders and decoders, the HDFrend line of HD video players, and the VN Quantum line of multi-image display processors.

The acquisition is said to bring "synergies for both companies on a high level", writes David Davies.

The systems integrator says that it is renewing its direction as it announces the appointment of John Smith to the board.

Promethean will install 4,550 interactive whiteboards in 1,900 schools across the Spanish region of Andalucia.

Audio video bridging (AVB) industry body the AVnu Alliance has announced four new promoter members, as well as the first successful multi-company 'AVB plugfest'. The new members are display and visualisation company Barco, microphone and audio manufacturer Shure, signal processing equipment maker Analog Devices and automotive IT company Pelagicore.

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron has appointed Diederik de Stoppelaar as the new vice president of sales Europe and Africa.

ONELAN Digital Signage registered sales growth of over 19% in 2009, representing a 27% increase in unit sales, writes David Davies.

Behringer announced on Friday the formation of BIG, or the Behringer Installation Group, at the company's annual partner event in Zhongshan, China.

French loudspeaker manufacturer APG has appointed Audio-Technica Germany as its exclusive German distributor with effect from 1 March 2010.

Matrix switcher and HD video extension solution manufacturer Magenta Research has announced a newly established alliance with pan-European AV distributor Maverick for its Cyan extension range.

Leading exhibition and conference centre ExCeL London is being refurbished and expanded nearly 10 years after it opened its doors for the first time, writes David Davies.

DLC Dubai has assumed distribution responsibilities in the Middle East for the UK-based LED lighting manufacturer.

A restructuring initiative has resulted in the formation of a new organisation known as TC Group International (TCGI).