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1963: Century Lighting sold to Progress Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia (parent company of Singer sewing machines)/Lighting Corporation of America (LCA)
== 1933 ==
'''Coemar Lighting Srl''' was founded as a developer, manufacturer, and seller of lighting products and industry innovation for entertainment, architectural, and commercial applications.


1964: Ariel Davis Manufacturing Company purchased by Electro Controls
== 1963 ==
'''Century Lighting''' sold to '''Progress Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia''' (parent company of '''Singer''' sewing machines)/'''Lighting Corporation of America''' (LCA)


1966: Lighting Corporation of America (LCA) merges with Walter Kidde & Company
== 1964 ==
'''Ariel Davis Manufacturing Compan'''y purchased by '''Electro Controls'''


1967, Micro-Set by Electro Controls, developed by Jack Halvorsen (first installation in Banff, Alberta)
== 1966 ==
'''Lighting Corporation of America''' (LCA) merges with '''Walter Kidde & Company'''


1967: The Rank Organisation buys Strand Electric Holdings
== 1967 ==
Micro-Set by '''Electro Controls''', developed by Jack Halvorsen (first installation in Banff, Alberta)


1968, Century Memo-Q by George Van Buren
The '''Rank Organisation''' buys '''Strand Electric Holdings'''


1968, (UK) Thorn Q-File (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US beginning 1970)
== 1968 ==
'''Century''' Memo-Q by George Van Buren


1969: Rank buys LCA and forms Century Strand, "A company within the Rank Organisation"
(UK) '''Thorn''' Q-File (sold by '''Kliegl Bros'''. in the US beginning 1970)


1969, Electro Controls Micro-Set MkII
== 1969 ==
'''Rank''' buys '''LCA''' and forms '''Century Strand''', "A company within the Rank Organisation"


1971, Van Buren Industries Sweet 16, First board to use solid state memory
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set MkII


1971, Van Buren Industries System 128, Larger version of Sweet 16 as chips got bigger
== 1971 ==
'''Van Buren Industries''' Sweet 16, First board to use solid state memory


1972, Electro Controls Micro-Set MkIV
'''Van Buren Industries''' System 128, Larger version of Sweet 16 as chips got bigger


1973, (UK) Thorn Q-Level (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US)
== 1972 ==
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set MkIV


1973, (UK) Rank-Strand MMS
== 1973 ==
(UK) '''Thorn''' Q-Level (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US)


1974, Van Buren Industries Compuset 2000, developed by David Cunningham
(UK) '''Rank-Strand''' MMS


1974, Skirpan AutoCue (used a "light pen" for setting levels)
== 1974 ==
Van '''Buren Industries''' Compuset 2000, developed by David Cunningham


1974: Altman introduces the axial 360Q ERS
'''Skirpan''' AutoCue (used a "light pen" for setting levels)


1974: Century-Strand name changed to Strand-Century
'''Altman''' introduces the axial 360Q ERS


1975, Electro Controls Micro-Set 96
'''Century-Strand''' name changed to '''Strand-Century'''


1975, Electronics Diversified LS-8, developed by Gordon Pearlman and used on the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.
== 1975 ==
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set 96


1976, (UK) Rank-Strand Lightboard
'''Electronics Diversified''' LS-8, developed by Gordon Pearlman and used on the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.


1976, Datacue manufactured by Marketronics - Sold to Teatronics in 1979
'''SGM Technology for Lighting''' was founded in 1975 in Italy, by Gabriele Giorgi and Maurizio Guidi — the company name a truncation of ‘Societa Gabriele Maurizio’. In the early days they were known for producing a diverse catalogue of products for the emerging disco industry — ranging from illuminated dancefloor modules, ‘bubblesmoke’ machines and controllers — from their base in Pesaro.


1977, Strand-Century Multi-Q
== 1976 ==
(UK) '''Rank-Strand''' Lightboard


1977, Strand-Century Micro-Q (first microprocessor console?)
Datacue manufactured by '''Marketronics''' - Sold to '''Teatronics''' in 1979


1978, Berkey-Colortran ChannelTrack (built by ETC and based on its MegaCue)
== 1977 ==
'''Strand-Century''' Multi-Q


1978, Electro Controls Plexus 1000
'''Strand-Century''' Micro-Q (first microprocessor console?)


1978, Kliegl Performance, developed by Steve Carlson and Gordon Pearlman
== 1978 ==
'''Berkey-Colortran''' ChannelTrack (built by '''ETC''' and based on its MegaCue)


1979, Strand-Century Light Palette, developed by David Cunningham
'''Electro Controls''' Plexus 1000


1979, Strand-Century miniPalette
'''Kliegl''' Performance, developed by Steve Carlson and Gordon Pearlman


1979, Berkey-Colortran ColorTrack (a monochrome monitor with gels taped to portions of the screen, thus the first "color" monitor)
== 1979 ==
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette, developed by David Cunningham


1979, Kliegl Performer (I)
'''Strand-Century''' miniPalette


1980, (UK) Strand Galaxy
'''Berkey-Colortran''' ColorTrack (a monochrome monitor with gels taped to portions of the screen, thus the first "color" monitor)


1980, ETC ELC (Entertainment Lighting Console), proprietary product developed for use at Disney's EPCOT
'''Kliegl''' Performer (I)


1981, Kliegl Command Performance
== 1980 ==
(UK) '''Strand''' Galaxy


1981, Strand-Century Mantrix with Memory
'''ETC''' ELC (Entertainment Lighting Console), proprietary product developed for use at Disney's EPCOT


1982, MicroStar (on Apple IIe; a PC-version came later, called ProStar, then TechStar, all made by WestStar)
== 1981 ==
'''Kliegl''' Command Performance


1982, ETC Concept (96) 125
'''Strand-Century''' Mantrix with Memory


1982, Kliegl Performer II
== 1982 ==
'''Studio Due''' was founded.


1983, Kliegl Performer III (the II indicated analog output, while the III used K96 protocol)
MicroStar (on Apple IIe; a PC-version came later, called ProStar, then TechStar, all made by WestStar)


1983, Kliegl Entertainer
'''ETC''' Concept (96) 125


1983, ETC Idea (wood sides)
'''Kliegl''' Performer II


1983, Electro Controls Celebrity
== 1983 ==
'''Kliegl''' Performer III (the II indicated analog output, while the III used K96 protocol)


1984, Berkey-Colortran DimensionFive
'''Kliegl''' Entertainer


1984, Electro Controls Premiere (only console ever with a "heads-up" display)
'''ETC''' Idea (wood sides)


1985: LEE Electric of the UK buys Colortran to form LEE Colortran
'''Electro Control'''s Celebrity


1985, Strand-Century Light Palette Two
== 1984 ==
'''Berkey-Colortran''' DimensionFive


1985, Strand-Century Mini Light Palette
'''Electro Controls''' Premiere (only console ever with a "heads-up" display)


1985, ETC Vision
== 1985 ==
'''LEE Electric''' of the UK buys '''Colortran''' to form '''LEE Colortran'''


1985, GAM Access.pdf (reportedly cost $140 to build, retailed for ~$1799)
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette Two


1985, Colortran Prestige 1000, 2000, 3000
'''Strand-Century''' Mini Light Palette


1985, Vari*Lite Artisan
'''ETC''' Vision


1985, Strand-Century LightBoard M
'''GAM''' Access.pdf (reportedly cost $140 to build, retailed for ~$1799)


1986: Strand-Century buys Electro Controls, keeps selling EC products for a few more years
'''Colortran''' Prestige 1000, 2000, 3000


1986: USITT publishes the DMX512-1986 and AMX192-1986 standards.
'''Vari*Lite''' Artisan


1987, ETC Expression (I)
'''Strand-Centur'''y LightBoard M


1987, Kliegl Performer IV
== 1986 ==
'''Strand-Century''' buys Electro Controls, keeps selling EC products for a few more years


1987, GAM AccessPro
'''USITT''' publishes the '''DMX512-1986''' and '''AMX192-1986''' standards.


1987, Strand-Century Light Palette 3
== 1987 ==
'''ETC''' Expression (I)


1988, LEE Colortran Scenemaster 60
'''Kliegl''' Performer IV


1988, LMI Designer
'''GAM''' AccessPro


1989: Strand-Century drops Century name, becomes Strand Lighting
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette 3


1989, (AUS) LSC Precept 12 Precept 12
== 1988 ==
'''LEE Colortran''' Scenemaster 60


1989, Strand Light Palette 90 (over 700 are sold, more than all other LightPalettes combined)
'''LMI''' Designer


1989, GAM Panache (a re-branded Performer IV)
'''Lightwave Research''' Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Founded in 1988.


1989, Strand Impact (another re-branded Performer IV)
== 1989 ==
'''Strand-Century''' drops Century name, becomes '''Strand Lighting'''


1989, Martin 2032 Controller
(AUS) '''LSC''' Precept 12 Precept 12


1990: ETC buys dimmer manufacturer LMI (Lighting Methods, Inc.)
'''Strand''' Light Palette 90 (over 700 are sold, more than all other LightPalettes combined)


1990, ETC MicroVision
'''GAM''' Panache (a re-branded Performer IV)


1990, ETC MicroVisionFX
'''Strand''' Impact (another re-branded Performer IV)


1991: Kliegl Bros. ceases operations
'''Martin''' 2032 Controller


1991, LSD (Light & Sound Design) Icon Console
== 1990 ==
'''ETC''' buys dimmer manufacturer '''LMI''' (Lighting Methods, Inc.)


1992, Flying Pig Systems Whole Hog (I)
'''ETC''' MicroVision


1992, Compulite Animator
'''ETC''' MicroVisionFX


1992, ETC Obsession
== 1991 ==
'''Kliegl''' Bros. ceases operations


1992, Strand Impact II (a repackaged version)
'''LSD''' (Light & Sound Design) Icon Console


1992, Strand Mantrix MX
== 1992 ==
'''Flying Pig Systems''' Whole Hog (I)


1992: ETC introduces the Source Four ERS, Sensor dimmer
'''Compulite''' Animator


1992, EDI EnAct
'''ETC''' Obsession


1993, LEE Colortran Gold Medallion
'''Strand''' Impact II (a repackaged version)


1993, LEE Colortran Encore
'''Strand''' Mantrix MX


1993, Strand GSX
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four ERS, Sensor dimmer


1993, ETC Expression2X
'''EDI''' EnAct


1994, Horizon Controls (software to allow any Win3.1 computer to control lighting)
'''StudioDue''' Founded in 1982 with branches in Italy and Great Britain


1994, Strand 430 and 520
== 1993 ==
'''Studio Due''' launches Stratos moving luminaire.


1994, FPS Wholehog II
'''LEE Colortran''' Gold Medallion


1994, High End Systems Status Cue
'''LEE Colortran''' Encore


1994, Martin 3032 Contrroller
'''Strand''' GSX


1995, Strand LBX
'''ETC''' Expression2X


1995, Strand 530
== 1994 ==
Horizon Controls (software to allow any Win3.1 computer to control lighting)


1995, ETC Express
'''Strand''' 430 and 520


1995: ETC introduces the Source Four PAR EA
'''Flying Pig Systems''' Wholehog II


1996: NSI buys the assets of Colortran, forming NSI/Colortran
'''High End Systems''' Status Cue


1996, Strand 550i
'''Martin''' 3032 Contrroller


1997, ETC ObsessionII
== 1995 ==
'''Strand''' LBX


1998, ETC Expression3
'''Strand''' 530


1998, Rosco/ET Eclipse (dedicated control surface for Horizon Controls)
'''ETC''' Express


1998, Martin LightJockey
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four PAR EA


1998, Vari*Lite Virtuoso
== 1996 ==
'''NSI''' buys the assets of '''Colortran''', forming '''NSI/Colortran'''


1999: Leviton buys NSI/Colortran
'''Strand''' 550i


1999, Strand 300
== 1997 ==
'''ETC''' ObsessionII


1999: HES buys FPS
== 1998 ==
The first CityColor 1800W is presented at the SIB in Rimini by '''Studio Due'''.


1999: ETC introduces the Source Four PARNel
'''ETC''' Expression3


2000, MA Lighting grandMA
'''Rosco/ET''' Eclipse (dedicated control surface for Horizon Controls)


2000, Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX
'''Martin''' LightJockey


2001, HES HogIII
'''Vari*Lite''' Virtuoso


2002, ETC Emphasis, (an add-on to extend the feature set of the Express/Expression line)
== 1999 ==
'''Leviton''' buys '''NSI/Colortran'''


2002, Martin Maxxyz
'''Strand''' 300


2003, ET/Horizon Marquee
'''High End Systems''' buys '''Flying Pig Systems'''


2003: ETC buys AVAB TranstechnikNone of the previous are still in production.
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four PARNel


2004, Jands Vista
== 2000 ==
'''MA Lighting''' grandMA


2004: PRG (Production Resource Group) merges with/purchases VLPS (Vari*Lite Production Services)
'''Vari*Lite''' Virtuoso DX


2005, ETC/AVAB Congo
== 2001 ==
'''High End Systems''' Hog III


2005, HES Hog iPC
== 2002 ==
'''ETC''' Emphasis, (an add-on to extend the feature set of the Express/Expression line)


2006: Genlyte buys Strand, Vari*lite, ET
'''Martin''' Maxxyz


2006, Strand Light Palette Classic/Live/VL; Basic/Classic/Preset/Sub Palette (ALL using HorizonOS on Strand hardware)
== 2003 ==
'''ET/Horizon''' Marquee


2006, ETC Congo jr
'''ETC''' buys '''AVAB Transtechnik''' None of the previous are still in production.


2006, ETC Eos
== 2004 ==
'''Jands''' Vista


2007, ETC Ion
'''PRG''' (Production Resource Group) merges with/purchases '''VLPS''' (Vari*Lite Production Services)


2007, HES Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar
== 2005 ==
'''ETC/AVAB''' Congo


2008, Strand Palette VL
'''High End Systems''' Hog iPC


2008: Philips buys Genlyte
== 2006 ==
'''Genlyte''' buys '''Strand''', '''Vari*lite''', '''ET'''


2008: HES discontinues Hog iPC (a dual-boot II/3 console), and ceases support of Hog2 software.
'''Strand''' Light Palette Classic/Live/VL; Basic/Classic/Preset/Sub Palette (ALL using HorizonOS on Strand hardware)


2008: Jands ends production of Hog 500 and Hog 1000, which also used Hog2 software.
'''ETC''' Congo jr


2008: ETC discontinues Emphasis, Expression, Express, (reportedly the most popular console line ever, with 19,000 units sold; 14,000 of which were Expresses).
'''ETC''' Eos


2008, MA Lighting grandMA2 series
== 2007 ==
'''ETC''' Ion


2008, PRG V676, the successor to the Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX2
'''High End Systems''' Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar


2008, Strand Palette II (family)
== 2008 ==
'''Strand''' Palette VL


2008: Barco buys HES
'''Philips''' buys '''Genlyte'''


2008, Martin Maxxyz Compact
'''High End Systems''' discontinues Hog iPC (a dual-boot II/3 console), and ceases support of Hog2 software.


2009, ETC Element 40, 60
'''Jands''' ends production of Hog 500 and Hog 1000, which also used Hog2 software.


2009, Zero88 ORB
'''ETC''' discontinues Emphasis, Expression, Express, (reportedly the most popular console line ever, with 19,000 units sold; 14,000 of which were Expresses).


2009, Martin MaxModules
'''MA Lighting''' grandMA2 series


2010, Martin M1
'''PRG''' V676, the successor to the Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX2


2010: Philips/ET Marquee discontinued
'''Strand''' Palette II (family)


2010: Barco/HES ceases repair support for Wholehog II consoles
'''Barco''' buys '''High End Systems'''


2010, PRG V476, a smaller version of the V676
'''Martin''' Maxxyz Compact


2011: Cooper Controls closes Hillsboro, OR facility of Electronics Diversified (EDI)
== 2009 ==
'''ETC''' Element 40, 60


2011, ETC Congo Kid
'''Zero88''' ORB


2011, ETC GIO
'''Martin''' MaxModules


2011: Acuity Brands acquires Horizon Controls, Pathway Connectivity
In April 2009 '''SGM''' ownership was passed by president Gabriele Giorgi and his daughter Alessandra to long-standing Italian pro audio company, '''RCF Group'''.


2012, Jands Vista L5
== 2010 ==
Peter Johansen was brought in to '''SGM''' to head up R&D in late 2010 — marking his return to the industry following a ten-year absence, after earlier setting up '''Martin Professional''' which he subsequently floated on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.


2012, MA Lighting MA onPC command wing and Martin M2PC. Both systems require a user-supplied personal computer.
'''Martin''' M1


2012, Martin M2GO
'''Philips/ET''' Marquee discontinued


2012, Pathway Connectivity Cognito
'''Barco/HES''' ceases repair support for Wholehog II consoles


2012: Lighting & Electronics, Inc. (L&E), in business since 1960, announces plans to cease operations. Some product lines sold to Apollo Design. Discussion thread.
'''PRG''' V476, a smaller version of the V676


2012, Barco/High End Systems Hog4, Full Boar4, Road Hog4, Nano Hog4
== 2011 ==
'''Cooper Controls''' closes Hillsboro, OR facility of Electronics Diversified (EDI)


2012, PRG V276 On Mac, a playback/programming wing for use with a user-supplied Apple Mac computer.
'''ETC''' Congo Kid


2013, Martin M6.
'''ETC''' GIO


2013, ETC Eos Ti (Titanium), replaces original Eos.
'''Acuity Brands''' acquires '''Horizon Controls''', '''Pathway Connectivity'''


2013: Wybron announces closure. Reborn under new ownership as Gel Services, Inc. Discussion thread.
== 2012 ==
'''Jands''' Vista L5


2013, Jands Stage CL
'''MA Lighting''' MA onPC command wing and Martin M2PC. Both systems require a user-supplied personal computer.


2013, ETC Cobalt
'''Martin''' M2GO


2014, ETC Nomad software
'''Pathway Connectivity''' Cognito


2014, Strand Lighting NEO
'''Lighting & Electronics, Inc'''. (L&E), in business since 1960, announces plans to cease operations. Some product lines sold to '''Apollo Design'''. Discussion thread.


2014: Osram buys Clay Paky
'''Barco/High End Systems''' Hog4, Full Boar4, Road Hog4, Nano Hog4


2014, ETC Nomad Puck
'''PRG''' V276 On Mac, a playback/programming wing for use with a user-supplied Apple Mac computer.


2015, MA Lighting dot2
== 2013 ==
'''Martin''' M6.


2015, Pathway Connectivity, Cognito2
'''ETC''' Eos Ti (Titanium), replaces original Eos.


2015, ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 Compact Console
'''Wybron''' announces closure. Reborn under new ownership as '''Gel Services''', Inc. Discussion thread.


2015: Syncrolite of Dallas TX buys assets of Strong Lighting, including Super Trouper™
'''Jands''' Stage CL


2016: Osram acquires ADB with intent to merge it with previously owned subsidiary Clay Paky.
'''ETC''' Cobalt


2020: An arson factory fire in December 2020 (plus COVID) forces the discontinuation of a number of Apollo products, including ApolloGel, Right Arm, Apollo Color Scrollers, DMX cable, Crushed Dichroics, gel frames, and donuts.
== 2014 ==
'''ETC''' Nomad software


2022: Strand Lighting LLC files for bankruptcy link.
'''Strand''' Lighting NEO


2022, ETC releases EOS APEX console line.
'''Osram''' buys '''Clay Paky'''


2023: Robe Acquires Avolites link.
'''ETC''' Nomad Puck
 
== 2015 ==
'''MA Lighting''' dot2
 
'''Pathway Connectivit'''y, Cognito2
 
'''ChamSys''' MagicQ MQ80 Compact Console
 
'''Syncrolite''' of Dallas TX buys assets of '''Strong Lighting''', including Super Trouper™
 
== 2016 ==
'''Osram''' acquires '''ADB''' with intent to merge it with previously owned subsidiary '''Clay Paky'''.
 
== 2017 ==
'''ETC''' acquires '''High End Systems'''
 
== 2019 ==
In October 2019, Peter Johansen stepped down from his role as '''SGM''' Light's CEO.
 
== 2020 ==
An arson factory fire in December 2020 (plus COVID) forces the discontinuation of a number of '''Apollo''' products, including ApolloGel, Right Arm, Apollo Color Scrollers, DMX cable, Crushed Dichroics, gel frames, and donuts.
 
== 2022 ==
'''Strand Lighting LLC''' files for bankruptcy link.
 
'''ETC''' releases EOS APEX console line.
 
== 2023 ==
'''Robe''' Acquires '''Avolites''' link.

Latest revision as of 14:00, 24 August 2023

1933

Coemar Lighting Srl was founded as a developer, manufacturer, and seller of lighting products and industry innovation for entertainment, architectural, and commercial applications.

1963

Century Lighting sold to Progress Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia (parent company of Singer sewing machines)/Lighting Corporation of America (LCA)

1964

Ariel Davis Manufacturing Company purchased by Electro Controls

1966

Lighting Corporation of America (LCA) merges with Walter Kidde & Company

1967

Micro-Set by Electro Controls, developed by Jack Halvorsen (first installation in Banff, Alberta)

The Rank Organisation buys Strand Electric Holdings

1968

Century Memo-Q by George Van Buren

(UK) Thorn Q-File (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US beginning 1970)

1969

Rank buys LCA and forms Century Strand, "A company within the Rank Organisation"

Electro Controls Micro-Set MkII

1971

Van Buren Industries Sweet 16, First board to use solid state memory

Van Buren Industries System 128, Larger version of Sweet 16 as chips got bigger

1972

Electro Controls Micro-Set MkIV

1973

(UK) Thorn Q-Level (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US)

(UK) Rank-Strand MMS

1974

Van Buren Industries Compuset 2000, developed by David Cunningham

Skirpan AutoCue (used a "light pen" for setting levels)

Altman introduces the axial 360Q ERS

Century-Strand name changed to Strand-Century

1975

Electro Controls Micro-Set 96

Electronics Diversified LS-8, developed by Gordon Pearlman and used on the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.

SGM Technology for Lighting was founded in 1975 in Italy, by Gabriele Giorgi and Maurizio Guidi — the company name a truncation of ‘Societa Gabriele Maurizio’. In the early days they were known for producing a diverse catalogue of products for the emerging disco industry — ranging from illuminated dancefloor modules, ‘bubblesmoke’ machines and controllers — from their base in Pesaro.

1976

(UK) Rank-Strand Lightboard

Datacue manufactured by Marketronics - Sold to Teatronics in 1979

1977

Strand-Century Multi-Q

Strand-Century Micro-Q (first microprocessor console?)

1978

Berkey-Colortran ChannelTrack (built by ETC and based on its MegaCue)

Electro Controls Plexus 1000

Kliegl Performance, developed by Steve Carlson and Gordon Pearlman

1979

Strand-Century Light Palette, developed by David Cunningham

Strand-Century miniPalette

Berkey-Colortran ColorTrack (a monochrome monitor with gels taped to portions of the screen, thus the first "color" monitor)

Kliegl Performer (I)

1980

(UK) Strand Galaxy

ETC ELC (Entertainment Lighting Console), proprietary product developed for use at Disney's EPCOT

1981

Kliegl Command Performance

Strand-Century Mantrix with Memory

1982

Studio Due was founded.

MicroStar (on Apple IIe; a PC-version came later, called ProStar, then TechStar, all made by WestStar)

ETC Concept (96) 125

Kliegl Performer II

1983

Kliegl Performer III (the II indicated analog output, while the III used K96 protocol)

Kliegl Entertainer

ETC Idea (wood sides)

Electro Controls Celebrity

1984

Berkey-Colortran DimensionFive

Electro Controls Premiere (only console ever with a "heads-up" display)

1985

LEE Electric of the UK buys Colortran to form LEE Colortran

Strand-Century Light Palette Two

Strand-Century Mini Light Palette

ETC Vision

GAM Access.pdf (reportedly cost $140 to build, retailed for ~$1799)

Colortran Prestige 1000, 2000, 3000

Vari*Lite Artisan

Strand-Century LightBoard M

1986

Strand-Century buys Electro Controls, keeps selling EC products for a few more years

USITT publishes the DMX512-1986 and AMX192-1986 standards.

1987

ETC Expression (I)

Kliegl Performer IV

GAM AccessPro

Strand-Century Light Palette 3

1988

LEE Colortran Scenemaster 60

LMI Designer

Lightwave Research Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Founded in 1988.

1989

Strand-Century drops Century name, becomes Strand Lighting

(AUS) LSC Precept 12 Precept 12

Strand Light Palette 90 (over 700 are sold, more than all other LightPalettes combined)

GAM Panache (a re-branded Performer IV)

Strand Impact (another re-branded Performer IV)

Martin 2032 Controller

1990

ETC buys dimmer manufacturer LMI (Lighting Methods, Inc.)

ETC MicroVision

ETC MicroVisionFX

1991

Kliegl Bros. ceases operations

LSD (Light & Sound Design) Icon Console

1992

Flying Pig Systems Whole Hog (I)

Compulite Animator

ETC Obsession

Strand Impact II (a repackaged version)

Strand Mantrix MX

ETC introduces the Source Four ERS, Sensor dimmer

EDI EnAct

StudioDue Founded in 1982 with branches in Italy and Great Britain

1993

Studio Due launches Stratos moving luminaire.

LEE Colortran Gold Medallion

LEE Colortran Encore

Strand GSX

ETC Expression2X

1994

Horizon Controls (software to allow any Win3.1 computer to control lighting)

Strand 430 and 520

Flying Pig Systems Wholehog II

High End Systems Status Cue

Martin 3032 Contrroller

1995

Strand LBX

Strand 530

ETC Express

ETC introduces the Source Four PAR EA

1996

NSI buys the assets of Colortran, forming NSI/Colortran

Strand 550i

1997

ETC ObsessionII

1998

The first CityColor 1800W is presented at the SIB in Rimini by Studio Due.

ETC Expression3

Rosco/ET Eclipse (dedicated control surface for Horizon Controls)

Martin LightJockey

Vari*Lite Virtuoso

1999

Leviton buys NSI/Colortran

Strand 300

High End Systems buys Flying Pig Systems

ETC introduces the Source Four PARNel

2000

MA Lighting grandMA

Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX

2001

High End Systems Hog III

2002

ETC Emphasis, (an add-on to extend the feature set of the Express/Expression line)

Martin Maxxyz

2003

ET/Horizon Marquee

ETC buys AVAB Transtechnik None of the previous are still in production.

2004

Jands Vista

PRG (Production Resource Group) merges with/purchases VLPS (Vari*Lite Production Services)

2005

ETC/AVAB Congo

High End Systems Hog iPC

2006

Genlyte buys Strand, Vari*lite, ET

Strand Light Palette Classic/Live/VL; Basic/Classic/Preset/Sub Palette (ALL using HorizonOS on Strand hardware)

ETC Congo jr

ETC Eos

2007

ETC Ion

High End Systems Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar

2008

Strand Palette VL

Philips buys Genlyte

High End Systems discontinues Hog iPC (a dual-boot II/3 console), and ceases support of Hog2 software.

Jands ends production of Hog 500 and Hog 1000, which also used Hog2 software.

ETC discontinues Emphasis, Expression, Express, (reportedly the most popular console line ever, with 19,000 units sold; 14,000 of which were Expresses).

MA Lighting grandMA2 series

PRG V676, the successor to the Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX2

Strand Palette II (family)

Barco buys High End Systems

Martin Maxxyz Compact

2009

ETC Element 40, 60

Zero88 ORB

Martin MaxModules

In April 2009 SGM ownership was passed by president Gabriele Giorgi and his daughter Alessandra to long-standing Italian pro audio company, RCF Group.

2010

Peter Johansen was brought in to SGM to head up R&D in late 2010 — marking his return to the industry following a ten-year absence, after earlier setting up Martin Professional which he subsequently floated on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

Martin M1

Philips/ET Marquee discontinued

Barco/HES ceases repair support for Wholehog II consoles

PRG V476, a smaller version of the V676

2011

Cooper Controls closes Hillsboro, OR facility of Electronics Diversified (EDI)

ETC Congo Kid

ETC GIO

Acuity Brands acquires Horizon Controls, Pathway Connectivity

2012

Jands Vista L5

MA Lighting MA onPC command wing and Martin M2PC. Both systems require a user-supplied personal computer.

Martin M2GO

Pathway Connectivity Cognito

Lighting & Electronics, Inc. (L&E), in business since 1960, announces plans to cease operations. Some product lines sold to Apollo Design. Discussion thread.

Barco/High End Systems Hog4, Full Boar4, Road Hog4, Nano Hog4

PRG V276 On Mac, a playback/programming wing for use with a user-supplied Apple Mac computer.

2013

Martin M6.

ETC Eos Ti (Titanium), replaces original Eos.

Wybron announces closure. Reborn under new ownership as Gel Services, Inc. Discussion thread.

Jands Stage CL

ETC Cobalt

2014

ETC Nomad software

Strand Lighting NEO

Osram buys Clay Paky

ETC Nomad Puck

2015

MA Lighting dot2

Pathway Connectivity, Cognito2

ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 Compact Console

Syncrolite of Dallas TX buys assets of Strong Lighting, including Super Trouper™

2016

Osram acquires ADB with intent to merge it with previously owned subsidiary Clay Paky.

2017

ETC acquires High End Systems

2019

In October 2019, Peter Johansen stepped down from his role as SGM Light's CEO.

2020

An arson factory fire in December 2020 (plus COVID) forces the discontinuation of a number of Apollo products, including ApolloGel, Right Arm, Apollo Color Scrollers, DMX cable, Crushed Dichroics, gel frames, and donuts.

2022

Strand Lighting LLC files for bankruptcy link.

ETC releases EOS APEX console line.

2023

Robe Acquires Avolites link.

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