Kastrup, Copenhagen-based Litecom A/S has recently invested in James Thomas 52-inch SuperTruss – custom-sprayed in black – from Danish distributor, Light Partner. The truss forms the base inventory initiating the company’s newly-launched rigging department.

At this year’s NAB show, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, premiered its new sound signature, created with Neo:X 11.1 surround sound technology. Produced by leading sound designer Diego Stocco, the DTS audio mark was presented to NAB show-goers at the Intel Storage Solutions Theatre (Booth #SU823), where, Diego exhibited a behind-the-scenes demonstration of how the signature was created.

Penta Studiotech is pleased to announce its latest technology nod awarded by Broadcast Engineering Magazine at last week's NAB 2011. The “Technology Pick Hit” was awarded to Penta`s innovative HD2Line Pro Broadcast LCD Display series.

At this year’s NAB in Las Vegas MediorNet Compact from Riedel Communications was award with a TV Technology Star Award. The STAR Awards (for Superior Technology Award Recipient) are designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the media industry.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Communications Systems Division is pleased to announce that Phillip Scobee will join the Electro-Voice team as Product Manager, Electro-Voice Concert Sound, effective April 11, 2011. Best-known as the designer of high-end touring sound systems for artists such as Kenny Chesney and Sugarland, Scobee brings long experience and an end-user’s perspective to his new position, where he will be responsible for both new and existing Electro-Voice concert product lines.

Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of real-time networks for video, audio and communications, presented its new Artist CCP-1116 commentary control panels and Performer C22 system interface at the NAB 2011 in Las Vegas.

ATG Broadcast has signed a UK channel partnership agreement with AmberFin, developer and producer of the iCR modular software platform that is a key component in improving workflow for content owners, broadcasters, sports organisations and post production houses.

Neumann is well-known in the audio industry for its high quality microphones in studios, broadcast, and on stage. Neumann has also been a pioneer in the audio industry for over 80 years with a long history of world-class products.

As part of a major restructuring of its distributor network, dynamic processing specialist Jünger Audio has appointed two new distributors – Group One and HHB Canada - to handle its product range in the United States and Canada respectively.

Creative Technology has had one of the most exciting and dynamic trading periods over the two years. Recovering from the recession in 2008/9 to achieve its best ever performance in 2010, CT has invested heavily in both people and equipment and re-established its position as the premier high end AV specialist in the UK and Europe.

France Télévisions, the French public broadcaster has selected Sony Professional through a public tender process, to bring together under a unified management infrastructure all of its Televisions channels properties.

Blackmagic Design announced a new range of ATEM Production Switchers, with new powerful features, smaller size, lower cost and the ability for users to customize their solution for their needs and budget. ATEM Production Switchers now start from a low $2,495.

Magic Media Company (MMC), one of the largest studio facilities businesses in Europe, is converting another of its production studios to high-definition with Grass Valley™ technologies. The order includes cameras, production, and routing switchers, and an extension to the K2 Summit™ media server SAN (installed in 2010) used for tapeless production. The order, placed in January 2011, is valued at approximately €700,000 (US$1,016,000).

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, introduced a new range of multiviewers and routing system enhancements to address increasing broadcaster requirements for managing hybrid baseband and IP infrastructures at the 2011 NAB Show.

At NAB 2011 in Las Vegas, Sony Professional presented new developments inspired by the company’s vision of providing creative professionals with new tools for content creation and workflow in HD, in 3D and at resolutions ‘Beyond HD’.