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Philips
Set to Acquire Genlyte For $2.7 Billion
November
26, 2007 - "The Genlyte
Group Incorporated ("Genlyte"), a leading manufacturer
of lighting fixtures, controls, and related products for the
commercial, industrial and residential markets, today announced
that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with
Philips Holding USA Inc. ("Philips"), a fully-owned
subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics pursuant to which Philips
will acquire Genlyte in an all-cash transaction for approximately
USD 2.7 billion that will create one of the world leaders in
lighting fixtures, controls and related products. The acquisition
will be conducted by means of a tender offer for all of the
issued and outstanding shares of Genlyte, followed by the merger
of Genlyte with Philips' acquisition subsidiary. The tender
offer is subject to a number of customary closing conditions
and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008."
This
includes dynamic brands such as Vari*Lite, Strand, ET Dimming,
Lightolier and many others.
Click
HERE
to read the entire story. Source
= CNN Money
PRICE
INCREASE ALERT!
Doug
Fleenor Design To Increase Pricing January 2008
We have been notified
of an upcoming price increase with Doug Fleenor Design effective
sometime in January. If you are looking to purchase DMX gear
such as splitters, wireless dmx or relay packs... now is the
time to order before pricing goes up!
Koster
Design and Clay Paky America Reach Dealer Agreement
Koster Design
is proud to announce that they are now able to offer
Clay Paky
Fixtures, Accessories and Parts direct from the manufacturer.
As a result, all of Koster Design's customers will
see a significant savings across the board on all
future Clay Paky orders, including repair parts and
accessories.
If you are
looking into the possibility of purchasing Clay
Paky's line of fixtures, let Koster Design know
and they will get some fixture info, pricing and even
a demo out to you immediately!
"INSPIRATION
SUPERSIZED"
Koster Design's Record
Digital Lighting Installation Featured In Church Production
Magazine
Koster Design was
featured in a 6 page article in the latest issue of Church
Production Magazine. Be sure to check it out if you have a
subscription. If you do not currently receive Church Production
Magazine, click HERE
to start the process and get yourself a FREE subscription!
LDI 2007 NEWS AND
HOT NEW
PRODUCTS
Well, LDI 2007 is
over and fun was had by all! Some maybe had TOO much fun...!
As expected,
the floor was completely covered in LED Fixtures and Effects.
A few of the units looked promising with new features and
improved brightness compared to last years models. Even without
the prescence of lighting giants High End Systems & Martin,
the show held it's own and offered a good variety of new moving
light and console options.
Chauvet Lighting Won Big
Booth Of The Year
Chauvet
Lighting won the Big Booth of the Year Award and Selador
won the Small Booth of the Year Award this year. Best debuting
product went to Zap Technology for the Mini-Big, a compact
3K xenon search light with CYM scrollers, shutter, and strobing
that only requires 16amps single phase power.
Selador Won Small Booth
Of The Year
Here are a few
other products that we saw this year and feel need a special
mention:
Alpha Beam 300
Clay Paky
Exclusively
presented by Clay Paky, ALPHA
BEAM 300 produces a superconcentrated near parallel
light beam, for a use very similar to that of a Par
64 ACL, always present in all the big Rock’n’Roll
shows, but with superior and innovative features.
The
new, special Clay Paky optical group, with a 300 W lamp
produces three times the brightness as that of an ordinary
1200 W wash projector, generating an extraordinary “tube
of light” with a natural beam of 8°.
120v RGB NeoFlex
is made with a row of LEDs spaced every 1/2 inch inside
a flexible, diffusing plastic tube, making it a low-maintenance,
durable, easy-to-install alternative to traditional
glass neon.
Call
Koster Design for more information, pricing or a demo
on this amazing neon alternative.
We offer
standard NeoFlex in amber, red, blue, green, warm
white, cool white and orange as well as the above
mentioned RGB Color Mixing version.
WHAT THE PROS SAY
IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY HIGH END SYSTEMS
November
Feature Lighting Design
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
AT SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Silver Dollar City's Christmas
Spectacular is underway and once again Koster Design was there
to provide programming, design assistance and labor support.
A Dickens' Christmas
Carol
The
grandest production show ever performed at Silver Dollar
City, this 60-minute musical journey features a talented
cast of 14 actors accompanied by a live band, astounding
special effects, stunning Victorian scenery and exquisite
period costuming in an inspiring story of redemption
and hope.
The
Living Nativity
Transport
your family to the little town of Bethlehem where the
real reason for this joyous season is revealed in a
celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
November
Feature Installation
KOSTER
DESIGN INSTALLS NEW LIGHTING RIG AT BRANSON STAR THEATRE
In November,
the Branson Star Theatre contacted Koster Design to design and
install a new lighting package for their latest upcoming show.
A host of new gear was brought in including a WholeHog 500 and
60K of conventional lighting. Additionally, full installation
and product training was provided.
Preventative
Maintenance Time!
With
the season winding down in Branson, now is the time to get
your fixtures, snow machines, hazers and foggers scheduled
for a full maintenance check and cleaning. Call Jon here at
the office to setup a time to have your gear taken care of.
417-332-1313
NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM KOSTER DESIGN! 
