Founded in 1988, Paskal Lighting has served the motion picture and television industries for over 20 years, with one of the largest inventories of lighting and grip equipment, as well as a fleet of production vehicles capable of accommodating any size production throughout the United States.

Paskal Lighting will operate under its own brand name, as a full member company of the PRG group, with Evan Green continuing in his role as President. “Paskal will continue to service our long time loyal customers as we always have, and will now have the additional support and strength of the PRG organization to further achieve our goals.” Green commented.

“The acquisition of Paskal Lighting brings us a like-minded company dedicated to customer service and solution-based technologies,” said Scott Hansen, President & CEO, Corporate & Trade Show, TV & Film, North America.  “Paskal’s expert production teams will add significant depth to our Film and Television division. Both companies will continue to provide the cutting-edge technology and expert support that today’s filmmakers and broadcasters demand.”

“Evan and his staff at Paskal are highly regarded in the industry and we are very pleased to welcome them to the PRG family,” added Jere Harris, PRG Chairman and CEO.

For more information on Paskal Lighting, please visit www.paskal.com.

Mitch Gross, Applications Specialist and Product Manager for Lighting, AbelCine, said, “When I saw what PRG was developing with the Foton, specifically the concept of remote phosphor technology, it really struck me as very forward thinking and something outside the current norm. It is more power efficient; it is more heat efficient; the trueness of the color is more accurate at the start and will remain more accurate over the lifespan of the light.”

The Foton’s unique incorporation of remote phosphor technology allows it to achieve a CRI of more than 95 with a nearly continuous light spectrum previously unattainable from traditional LED sources. It was designed specifically to eliminate the color-accuracy issues inherent in LED lighting for film and television production. The Foton is also completely flicker-free at any frame rate, silent, waterproof, and generates almost no heat. Power consumption is less than 30 watts and is available in either AC (90-305 VAC) or DC (12-40 VDC) models. The Foton currently matches tungsten sources. Daylight models will be available in early 2012.

Local dimming from 0-100% is achieved with negligible shift in Correlated Color Temperature. The Foton AC unit also allows for output control though an external dimmer. Foton utilizes a bayonet-style system for attachments to alter the beam characteristics. The unit ships with three open-face reflectors, providing 20º, 40º and 60º beam angles in a single-source hard-edged light. With the 20º reflector, the Foton delivers over 400 Lux at three meters. Barn doors and color frames are also available.

In Europe, Ianiro UK Ltd. will be distributing the PRG Foton.  “The Foton will be welcomed by everyone from ENG cameramen shooting outdoors in European drizzle to filmmakers facing wintry mountain conditions. Its small size, high output and low power consumption means it will also be a welcome addition for specialist crews working underground, in disaster zones or desert environments,” said Nick Allen-Miles, Managing Director, Ianiro UK.

Both AbelCine and Ianiro UK look forward to being among the first to provide remote phosphor lighting to the creative community. Already recognized by many in the industry as a groundbreaking technology, the PRG Foton was awarded the 2011 Cine Gear Expo Technical Award in the Lighting category.

For more information on the Foton, please visit: www.prg.com/product/foton

About AbelCine

Established as AbelCine Tech in 1989, AbelCine is a leading supplier of professional film and digital equipment with facilities in New York City, Burbank, CA and Chicago, IL. Core services include equipment sales, rental, technical service, digital media services and training. The company is the North American agent for Phantom high-speed cameras, as well as a Sony Solutions Reseller, Panasonic Specialty Reseller, Arri digital camera reseller and the exclusive US agent for Aaton motion picture cameras. The company is also the first Carl Zeiss Authorized Service Partner in the Americas. In 2011, the company launched its rebranding as AbelCine, to reflect its expanded role in the marketplace.

For more information on AbelCine, visit www.abelcine.com

About Ianiro UK, Ltd.

Ianiro UK is a partly owned subsidiary of the Rome Factory and distributes internationally lighting and lighting accessories, camera support equipment, dollies, tracks, cranes and jib arms. Ianiro UK has a network of dealers and distributors throughout Europe that serve the film, broadcast and video industry. Known for the sale and rental of lighting equipment and accessories, while developing at the same time the production of portable fixtures for the industry.

For more information on Ianiro UK, visit www.ianirouk.com

Other products in the PRG booth, #1127, include the PRG V676™ and V476™ Lighting Control Consoles and the new Mbox Director™ application that allows remote control or offline editing of the Mbox EXtreme® media server. Along with PRG’s award-winning proprietary products, will be the ChamSys MagicQ MQ100 Console and ChainMaster ¼, ½ and 1-ton capacity Fixed Speed Motors. In addition, there will be the new PRG Nocturne V-18 LED Video Modules, a product that is quickly becoming the most widely specified LED screen in the industry. This screen offers superior imaging in 18mm resolution that is lightweight, flexible and easy to install.

The PRG Demo Room, #S230G, will offer in-depth demonstrations of the new Best Boy 4000 Spot, the Mbox Director, the V676 Control Console and the new and extremely flexible PRG Rolling Deck.  The PRG Commander™ Automation Console that was used for the innovative scenic effects on Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and the 2011 Academy Awards will also be on hand. In addition, PRG will show the OHM™ Light, an LED Softlight, and the Foton™ Light, a new fixture that uses innovative cold-phosphor technology for film and television applications.

Be sure to stop by both the PRG Booth #1127 and the PRG Demo Room #S230G and see all that PRG has to offer.

Armonk, NY— Production Resource Group L.L.C. (PRG) announced today that the PRG OHM™ Light is in full production and is now available in quantity for purchase.

The highly efficient LED-based OHM Light, developed by PRG in conjunction with Gekko Technology, is designed specifically to replace the traditional spacelights used on many motion picture and television sets. As a viable color corrected source, the OHM Light has a similar lumen output to a tungsten spacelight, with over 80% reduction in power and HVAC requirements. The fixture can operate on 110-240 VAC, using only 500 watts of power.

“We have shown the OHM Light to many DPs, gaffers and studio managers and have been very pleased with the positive response,” said Brian Edwards, General Manager, PRG Los Angeles. “We are excited to announce the production of the units in quantity and that we now have the OHM in stock. Any project or studio wishing to control costs by saving power will see an immediate and significant operational savings by using the OHM, without sacrificing the quality of light or creative flexibility.”

The OHM actively monitors the light output to create accurate white light between 2,900K and 6,500K, with a CRI rating greater than 92 @ 3,200K. The unit can be easily and precisely tuned to the desired color temperature either locally or remotely via DMX. Powered by Gekko’s kleer colour® technology, the LED arrays incorporate closed-loop optical and thermal feedback to preserve color consistency over the 20,000-hour life of the unit.  This ensures an excellent match with other OHM units as well as other traditional light sources. Unlike other spacelights, the color temperature of the OHM will not vary throughout the dimming range and requires no warm-up time to reach the desired color temperature. The OHM can be rigged with a traditional single-point hanging assembly or with a yoke mount for lighting green screens, replacing skypans or operating on a stand. The OHM Light has ETL certification with testing to CE and FCC Class A requirements and is RoHS compliant.

For more information on the OHM Light, please visit http://www.prg.com/product/prg-ohm-light.

PRG Nocturne Productions will continue to serve Nocturne’s clients from Nocturne’s existing location, as well as from PRG’s depots throughout the world.  Effective immediately, Nocturne will begin operating under the name PRG Nocturne Productions Inc. with Bob Brigham and Ron Proesel as Co-Presidents and with Paul Becher continuing in his present leadership role as Executive Vice President.

Nocturne is the world’s premiere concert touring video service company with clients such as Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, KISS, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Tim McGraw, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nickelback, Kid Rock, NKOTBSB, James Taylor, Sting, Nine Inch Nails, Carrie Underwood, Def Leppard, Linkin Park, Alice in Chains, Blue Man Group, Michael Bublé, Glee Live!, Journey, Earth, Wind & Fire and many others.  “PRG and Nocturne share a core philosophy of offering the highest level of customer support combined with providing the latest cutting edge technology. Our companies have been on the same tours and shared clients for years, so combining forces is a logical next step,” said Bob Brigham.

“PRG has been growing our video offerings, primarily in the corporate and large event markets and with Nocturne, we will be able to offer our concert touring clients access to the highest quality video and LED equipment and the best crews,” said Baxley.  “Many of our clients want a single source solution with experts knowledgeable across the market sectors and so we will continue to offer both bundled and individual services.”

“Over the years, we’ve admired Nocturne’s strong leadership and their truly innovative production solutions and we feel very fortunate to have Bob, Ron and Paul join our management team,” said Harris.

Armonk, NY—Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world’s leading supplier of entertainment and event technology headquartered in New York, announced today that it has acquired SHOWTEC Beleuchtungs- und Beschallungs GmbH, the Europe-based event technology company.

SHOWTEC will operate under its own brand-name, as a full member company of the PRG group, with Wilfried Schiefer and Ralf Richrath continuing in their present leadership roles.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany and subsidiaries in Berlin and Munich, SHOWTEC is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art lighting, audio, plus a broad range of  LED equipment to a wide range of market segments including trade fairs and expositions, public and corporate events, concert tours and television productions.

“SHOWTEC has an excellent reputation in the industry for maintaining the highest standards of quality for its equipment and services,” said PRG Chairman & CEO Jeremiah “Jere” Harris. “Their seasoned management team and experienced production staff will add depth to our organization and we are proud to welcome them to the PRG family.”

Wilfried Schiefer said, “This was a logical move for us, as both SHOWTEC and PRG are committed to providing integrated services (audio, video, lighting) to our clients on a global basis.  We are particularly pleased that our clients will now benefit from the depth of our combined inventories, including the many innovative PRG proprietary products, as well as the wide geographic reach of PRG.”

Secaucus, NJ — At this year’s Prolight + Sound trade show, April 6^th – 9^th, the Production Resource Group (PRG) exhibition will encompass the entire main hall of the Frankfurt fairground, Festhalle. The 32,000+ sq. ft. venue will also be the location for the official Prolight + Sound opening evening event and the PRG Live Entertainment Award (PRG LEA) on April 5^th. PRG will be providing all the production support for the night’s celebration of the German entertainment industry.

During the entire Prolight + Sound trade show, visitors to the PRG Festhalle exhibit will be immersed in a complete live event production environment that will allow them to experience PRG’s unparalleled ability to integrate complex systems using state of the art technology. Showcased on the 4,300 sq. ft. PRG LEA Stage will be integrated lighting, sound and video demonstrations several times each hour. Attendees at the ‘behind the scenes’ exhibit can learn about the market segments PRG serves and speak with market experts in Corporate & Trade Show, TV & Film, Concert Touring, Theatre, Special Events and Sales & Integration.  Also on hand will be representatives from PRG’s Used Equipment and Distribution divisions as well as a Human Resources area for applicants to learn about job opportunities and training programs. Freelance technicians can even submit their information in the form of a questionnaire directly into the PRG database.

PRG will be exhibiting its proprietary products, including the Bad Boy® luminaire, the V676™ control console and Mbox EXtreme® media server. Product experts will be on hand to provide in-depth demonstrations of all products.

The V676 control console offers extraordinary speed, both in programming and responsiveness, as well as innovative interface advancements in hardware layout and software design. The V676 is quickly becoming the console of choice by programmers throughout the industry and was used on the 2010 Winter Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Emmy Awards, the Oscars and the Grammy Awards, as well as the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest; The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour; and on Broadway on Fela!, The Addams Family and Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark.

The Mbox EXtreme media server is designed to give users powerful and flexible control by working seamlessly with up to twelve layers of content.  Users have the ability to transition content on the same layer and have a content resolution of up to 1080p (1920 x 1080).

The 48,000 lumen Bad Boy spot luminaire has been featured on many high profile concert tours, television and film productions including the U2 360º tour, the Jay-Z & Eminem Home & Home Stadium Shows, the 2010 Winter Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and the feature film Iron Man 2.

For more information on PRG LEA, please visit www.lea2011.de/en/inhalt/start_en.htm

About PRG LEA – The Live Entertainment Award has been given since 2006 for outstanding achievements in the event sector of the German-speaking countries. The PRG LEA showcases the people behind the scenes of stage entertainment, e.g., promoters, managers, agents and venue operators. The aim of the presentation is to spotlight the wealth of variety that distinguishes the German event scene in the field of live entertainment.

Armonk, New York—Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), a leading global supplier of entertainment and event technology solutions headquartered in New York, has announced that it will acquire the business and assets of Australian-based Bytecraft Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Staging Connections Group Limited.  PRG chairman and CEO Jeremiah “Jere” Harris and Bytecraft Managing Director Stephen Found today jointly announced the acquisition, which will be completed by the end of March.  Stephen Found will continue in a leadership role with the company.

Founded in 1984, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide, Bytecraft Entertainment has a long history of technical excellence.  The company specializes in supplying lighting, drapery, and Superscreen LED systems for large-scale events, as well as theater, television, theme parks, gaming venues and large outdoor sporting events. Bytecraft Entertainment’s clients include: the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Formula 1 Grand Prix, and concert tours for Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Linkin Park, Robbie Williams, Kiss, Cher, and Pink.

“This acquisition will be hugely beneficial to our customers,” said Found.  “PRG’s global reach, depth of inventory and technical expertise will provide many opportunities for our existing clients.”

“PRG is a truly global brand,” said Harris. “  With the acquisition of Bytecraft, we will be able to better serve our existing client’s needs in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.  In addition, Bytecraft and PRG have similar philosophies—both companies provide a multidiscipline, integrated product to our clients.  With the addition of Bytecraft, PRG continues to respond to our clients’ desire for a single source solution—audio, video, lighting, scenic, rigging and automation—with experts knowledgeable across market sectors.”

For more information on Bytecraft Entertainment, please visit www.bytecraftentertainment.com.

Armonk, New York – Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), a leading entertainment and event technology company, announced today that it has acquired New York-based Pow! Pix.  The acquisition marks PRG’s entry into the rental of post-production equipment and services, specializing in on-site editing for live events and other broadcasts.

For over 15 years, Emmy award-winning Pow! Pix has provided equipment and engineering services to clients such as ABC, CBS, NBC, HBO and MTV.  Projects include: The Daily Show/The Colbert Report, Olympic venues, the Super Bowl, reality shows, game shows, corporate events such as product launches and numerous documentaries.  Post-production facilities in central New York City include seven state-of-the-art editing suites, and two mix rooms – one of which is a Dolby HD 5.1 Surround Sound mix room.  Pow! Pix principal, Bob Barzyk will continue with the company as Vice President of Post-production.

“This is a huge opportunity for us.  Pow! Pix clients will benefit from PRG’s global reach and massive resources.  PRG has frequently provided audio reinforcement, video displays, lighting and other services on the same events where Pow! Pix was providing remote editing and live streaming services, so we are now in a unique position to bundle our services,” said Barzyk.

PRG Vice President Mike Perrone said, “For some time, PRG has been interested in developing a media services division to offer remote editing equipment and services to our live event clients. In addition, our clients increasingly require streaming of their events, which we can now provide.  Pow! Pix has an excellent reputation in these areas, as well as in creative and workflow consulting.  With the launch of PRG Media Services, we can now offer these services globally or from our post production facility in New York City or from any of our locations in North America, Europe and Asia.”

For more information on PRG Media Services, please visit media.prg.com.

Contact us via email: media@prg.com or phone: +1 (212) 589-5499

This acquisition will extend PRG’s European presence into new territories, including the Netherlands and Spain, as well as significantly reinforce their existing activities in Belgium. “Today, PRG’s local presence in mainland Europe gets even stronger,” noted Harris. “With EML joining PRG, we will continue to provide our services globally with an emphasis on local support.”

Founded in 1979, EML has grown considerably over the past 30+ years providing lighting and sound services for a wide range of markets, including concerts, tours, festivals, fashion and trade shows, corporate, and special events. EML’s outstanding reputation in these markets is thanks to an internationally-recognized team of experts as well as the high quality equipment offered, including a large inventory of automated luminaires (featuring Vari*Lite products) and a wide range of audio solutions.

“I am confident that this acquisition will create a great opportunity for both PRG and EML as well as for all of our customers who will now have access to the wide range of services offered by PRG,” Van Malder stated. “Like PRG, EML has built its reputation on offering the very highest level of customer support combined with the latest cutting edge technology.”

For more information on EML, please visit www.eml-productions.com