Thomas Riedel Acquires ARRI to Bridge the Future of Production Technology

by Elton - April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

GLOBAL: In a move set to reshape the contours of the global media and entertainment technology landscape, Thomas Riedel, founder and owner of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group, has acquired ARRI, the Munich-based premium manufacturer of camera and lighting technology for motion picture and live entertainment. Selected through a

ETC Strengthens Architectural Controls Portfolio with the Acquisition of Pharos Architectural Controls

by Elton - February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

GLOBAL: ETC has announced a decisive step toward defining the next era of architectural lighting control with the acquisition of longtime collaborator, Pharos Architectural Controls (Pharos). Pharos is a UK-based developer and manufacturer of dynamic lighting control systems used in architectural, themed entertainment, and large-scale visual installations. This investment builds on more than two decades of partnership between ETC and Pharos whose 21-year

Equipson Group Acquires Historic Loudspeaker Manufacturer MUSICSON

by Elton - January 27, 2026January 26, 2026

GLOBAL: The Equipson Group has announced the acquisition of MUSICSON – Spain’s oldest manufacturer of loudspeakers and professional audio solutions, in a move that reinforces its long-term commitment to high-quality, Spain-made professional audio manufacturing. Founded in 1965, MUSICSON is widely recognised for its large-format loudspeaker enclosures and for being the only brand