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1933, Coemar Lighting Srl was founded as a developer, manufacturer, and seller of lighting products and industry innovation for entertainment, architectural, and commercial applications.
== 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)
== 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
== 1964 ==
'''Ariel Davis Manufacturing Compan'''y purchased by '''Electro Controls'''


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


1967: The Rank Organisation buys Strand Electric Holdings
The '''Rank Organisation''' buys '''Strand Electric Holdings'''


1968, Century Memo-Q by George Van Buren
== 1968 ==
'''Century''' Memo-Q by George Van Buren


1968, (UK) Thorn Q-File (sold by Kliegl Bros. in the US beginning 1970)
(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"
== 1969 ==
'''Rank''' buys '''LCA''' and forms '''Century Strand''', "A company within the Rank Organisation"


1969, Electro Controls Micro-Set MkII
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set MkII


1971, Van Buren Industries Sweet 16, First board to use solid state memory
== 1971 ==
'''Van Buren Industries''' Sweet 16, First board to use solid state memory


1971, Van Buren Industries System 128, Larger version of Sweet 16 as chips got bigger
'''Van Buren Industries''' System 128, Larger version of Sweet 16 as chips got bigger


1972, Electro Controls Micro-Set MkIV
== 1972 ==
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set MkIV


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


1973, (UK) Rank-Strand MMS
(UK) '''Rank-Strand''' MMS


1974, Van Buren Industries Compuset 2000, developed by David Cunningham
== 1974 ==
Van '''Buren Industries''' Compuset 2000, developed by David Cunningham


1974, Skirpan AutoCue (used a "light pen" for setting levels)
'''Skirpan''' AutoCue (used a "light pen" for setting levels)


1974: Altman introduces the axial 360Q ERS
'''Altman''' introduces the axial 360Q ERS


1974: Century-Strand name changed to Strand-Century
'''Century-Strand''' name changed to '''Strand-Century'''


1975, Electro Controls Micro-Set 96
== 1975 ==
'''Electro Controls''' Micro-Set 96


1975, Electronics Diversified LS-8, developed by Gordon Pearlman and used on the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.
'''Electronics Diversified''' LS-8, developed by Gordon Pearlman and used on the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.


1975, 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.
'''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
== 1976 ==
(UK) '''Rank-Strand''' Lightboard


1976, Datacue manufactured by Marketronics - Sold to Teatronics in 1979
Datacue manufactured by '''Marketronics''' - Sold to '''Teatronics''' in 1979


1977, Strand-Century Multi-Q
== 1977 ==
'''Strand-Century''' Multi-Q


1977, Strand-Century Micro-Q (first microprocessor console?)
'''Strand-Century''' Micro-Q (first microprocessor console?)


1978, Berkey-Colortran ChannelTrack (built by ETC and based on its MegaCue)
== 1978 ==
'''Berkey-Colortran''' ChannelTrack (built by '''ETC''' and based on its MegaCue)


1978, Electro Controls Plexus 1000
'''Electro Controls''' Plexus 1000


1978, Kliegl Performance, developed by Steve Carlson and Gordon Pearlman
'''Kliegl''' Performance, developed by Steve Carlson and Gordon Pearlman


1979, Strand-Century Light Palette, developed by David Cunningham
== 1979 ==
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette, developed by David Cunningham


1979, Strand-Century miniPalette
'''Strand-Century''' miniPalette


1979, Berkey-Colortran ColorTrack (a monochrome monitor with gels taped to portions of the screen, thus the first "color" monitor)
'''Berkey-Colortran''' ColorTrack (a monochrome monitor with gels taped to portions of the screen, thus the first "color" monitor)


1979, Kliegl Performer (I)
'''Kliegl''' Performer (I)


1980, (UK) Strand Galaxy
== 1980 ==
(UK) '''Strand''' Galaxy


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


1981, Kliegl Command Performance
== 1981 ==
'''Kliegl''' Command Performance


1981, Strand-Century Mantrix with Memory
'''Strand-Century''' Mantrix with Memory


1982, Studio Due was founded.
== 1982 ==
1982, MicroStar (on Apple IIe; a PC-version came later, called ProStar, then TechStar, all made by WestStar)
'''Studio Due''' was founded.


1982, ETC Concept (96) 125
MicroStar (on Apple IIe; a PC-version came later, called ProStar, then TechStar, all made by WestStar)


1982, Kliegl Performer II
'''ETC''' Concept (96) 125


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


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


1983, ETC Idea (wood sides)
'''Kliegl''' Entertainer


1983, Electro Controls Celebrity
'''ETC''' Idea (wood sides)


1984, Berkey-Colortran DimensionFive
'''Electro Control'''s Celebrity


1984, Electro Controls Premiere (only console ever with a "heads-up" display)
== 1984 ==
'''Berkey-Colortran''' DimensionFive


1985: LEE Electric of the UK buys Colortran to form LEE Colortran
'''Electro Controls''' Premiere (only console ever with a "heads-up" display)


1985, Strand-Century Light Palette Two
== 1985 ==
'''LEE Electric''' of the UK buys '''Colortran''' to form '''LEE Colortran'''


1985, Strand-Century Mini Light Palette
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette Two


1985, ETC Vision
'''Strand-Century''' Mini Light Palette


1985, GAM Access.pdf (reportedly cost $140 to build, retailed for ~$1799)
'''ETC''' Vision


1985, Colortran Prestige 1000, 2000, 3000
'''GAM''' Access.pdf (reportedly cost $140 to build, retailed for ~$1799)


1985, Vari*Lite Artisan
'''Colortran''' Prestige 1000, 2000, 3000


1985, Strand-Century LightBoard M
'''Vari*Lite''' Artisan


1986: Strand-Century buys Electro Controls, keeps selling EC products for a few more years
'''Strand-Centur'''y LightBoard M


1986: USITT publishes the DMX512-1986 and AMX192-1986 standards.
== 1986 ==
'''Strand-Century''' buys Electro Controls, keeps selling EC products for a few more years


1987, ETC Expression (I)
'''USITT''' publishes the '''DMX512-1986''' and '''AMX192-1986''' standards.


1987, Kliegl Performer IV
== 1987 ==
'''ETC''' Expression (I)


1987, GAM AccessPro
'''Kliegl''' Performer IV


1987, Strand-Century Light Palette 3
'''GAM''' AccessPro


1988, LEE Colortran Scenemaster 60
'''Strand-Century''' Light Palette 3


1988, LMI Designer
== 1988 ==
'''LEE Colortran''' Scenemaster 60


1989: Strand-Century drops Century name, becomes Strand Lighting
'''LMI''' Designer


1989, (AUS) LSC Precept 12 Precept 12
'''Lightwave Research''' Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Founded in 1988.


1989, Strand Light Palette 90 (over 700 are sold, more than all other LightPalettes combined)
== 1989 ==
'''Strand-Century''' drops Century name, becomes '''Strand Lighting'''


1989, GAM Panache (a re-branded Performer IV)
(AUS) '''LSC''' Precept 12 Precept 12


1989, Strand Impact (another re-branded Performer IV)
'''Strand''' Light Palette 90 (over 700 are sold, more than all other LightPalettes combined)


1989, Martin 2032 Controller
'''GAM''' Panache (a re-branded Performer IV)


1990: ETC buys dimmer manufacturer LMI (Lighting Methods, Inc.)
'''Strand''' Impact (another re-branded Performer IV)


1990, ETC MicroVision
'''Martin''' 2032 Controller


1990, ETC MicroVisionFX
== 1990 ==
'''ETC''' buys dimmer manufacturer '''LMI''' (Lighting Methods, Inc.)


1991: Kliegl Bros. ceases operations
'''ETC''' MicroVision


1991, LSD (Light & Sound Design) Icon Console
'''ETC''' MicroVisionFX


1992, Flying Pig Systems Whole Hog (I)
== 1991 ==
'''Kliegl''' Bros. ceases operations


1992, Compulite Animator
'''LSD''' (Light & Sound Design) Icon Console


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


1992, Strand Impact II (a repackaged version)
'''Compulite''' Animator


1992, Strand Mantrix MX
'''ETC''' Obsession


1992: ETC introduces the Source Four ERS, Sensor dimmer
'''Strand''' Impact II (a repackaged version)


1992, EDI EnAct
'''Strand''' Mantrix MX


1993, Studio Due launches Stratos moving luminaire.
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four ERS, Sensor dimmer
1993, LEE Colortran Gold Medallion


1993, LEE Colortran Encore
'''EDI''' EnAct


1993, Strand GSX
'''StudioDue''' Founded in 1982 with branches in Italy and Great Britain


1993, ETC Expression2X
== 1993 ==
'''Studio Due''' launches Stratos moving luminaire.


1994, Horizon Controls (software to allow any Win3.1 computer to control lighting)
'''LEE Colortran''' Gold Medallion


1994, Strand 430 and 520
'''LEE Colortran''' Encore


1994, FPS Wholehog II
'''Strand''' GSX


1994, High End Systems Status Cue
'''ETC''' Expression2X


1994, Martin 3032 Contrroller
== 1994 ==
Horizon Controls (software to allow any Win3.1 computer to control lighting)


1995, Strand LBX
'''Strand''' 430 and 520


1995, Strand 530
'''Flying Pig Systems''' Wholehog II


1995, ETC Express
'''High End Systems''' Status Cue


1995: ETC introduces the Source Four PAR EA
'''Martin''' 3032 Contrroller


1996: NSI buys the assets of Colortran, forming NSI/Colortran
== 1995 ==
'''Strand''' LBX


1996, Strand 550i
'''Strand''' 530


1997, ETC ObsessionII
'''ETC''' Express


1998, The first CityColor 1800W is presented at the SIB in Rimini by Studio Due.
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four PAR EA
1998, ETC Expression3


1998, Rosco/ET Eclipse (dedicated control surface for Horizon Controls)
== 1996 ==
'''NSI''' buys the assets of '''Colortran''', forming '''NSI/Colortran'''


1998, Martin LightJockey
'''Strand''' 550i


1998, Vari*Lite Virtuoso
== 1997 ==
'''ETC''' ObsessionII


1999: Leviton buys NSI/Colortran
== 1998 ==
The first CityColor 1800W is presented at the SIB in Rimini by '''Studio Due'''.


1999, Strand 300
'''ETC''' Expression3


1999: HES buys FPS
'''Rosco/ET''' Eclipse (dedicated control surface for Horizon Controls)


1999: ETC introduces the Source Four PARNel
'''Martin''' LightJockey


2000, MA Lighting grandMA
'''Vari*Lite''' Virtuoso


2000, Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX
== 1999 ==
'''Leviton''' buys '''NSI/Colortran'''


2001, HES HogIII
'''Strand''' 300


2002, ETC Emphasis, (an add-on to extend the feature set of the Express/Expression line)
'''High End Systems''' buys '''Flying Pig Systems'''


2002, Martin Maxxyz
'''ETC''' introduces the Source Four PARNel


2003, ET/Horizon Marquee
== 2000 ==
'''MA Lighting''' grandMA


2003: ETC buys AVAB TranstechnikNone of the previous are still in production.
'''Vari*Lite''' Virtuoso DX


2004, Jands Vista
== 2001 ==
'''High End Systems''' Hog III


2004: PRG (Production Resource Group) merges with/purchases VLPS (Vari*Lite Production Services)
== 2002 ==
'''ETC''' Emphasis, (an add-on to extend the feature set of the Express/Expression line)


2005, ETC/AVAB Congo
'''Martin''' Maxxyz


2005, HES Hog iPC
== 2003 ==
'''ET/Horizon''' Marquee


2006: Genlyte buys Strand, Vari*lite, ET
'''ETC''' buys '''AVAB Transtechnik''' None of the previous are still in production.


2006, Strand Light Palette Classic/Live/VL; Basic/Classic/Preset/Sub Palette (ALL using HorizonOS on Strand hardware)
== 2004 ==
'''Jands''' Vista


2006, ETC Congo jr
'''PRG''' (Production Resource Group) merges with/purchases '''VLPS''' (Vari*Lite Production Services)


2006, ETC Eos
== 2005 ==
'''ETC/AVAB''' Congo


2007, ETC Ion
'''High End Systems''' Hog iPC


2007, HES Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar
== 2006 ==
'''Genlyte''' buys '''Strand''', '''Vari*lite''', '''ET'''


2008, Strand Palette VL
'''Strand''' Light Palette Classic/Live/VL; Basic/Classic/Preset/Sub Palette (ALL using HorizonOS on Strand hardware)


2008: Philips buys Genlyte
'''ETC''' Congo jr


2008: HES discontinues Hog iPC (a dual-boot II/3 console), and ceases support of Hog2 software.
'''ETC''' Eos


2008: Jands ends production of Hog 500 and Hog 1000, which also used Hog2 software.
== 2007 ==
'''ETC''' Ion


2008: ETC discontinues Emphasis, Expression, Express, (reportedly the most popular console line ever, with 19,000 units sold; 14,000 of which were Expresses).
'''High End Systems''' Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar


2008, MA Lighting grandMA2 series
== 2008 ==
'''Strand''' Palette VL


2008, PRG V676, the successor to the Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX2
'''Philips''' buys '''Genlyte'''


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


2008: Barco buys HES
'''Jands''' ends production of Hog 500 and Hog 1000, which also used Hog2 software.


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


2009, ETC Element 40, 60
'''MA Lighting''' grandMA2 series


2009, Zero88 ORB
'''PRG''' V676, the successor to the Vari*Lite Virtuoso DX2


2009, Martin MaxModules
'''Strand''' Palette II (family)


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


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''' Maxxyz Compact


2010, Martin M1
== 2009 ==
'''ETC''' Element 40, 60


2010: Philips/ET Marquee discontinued
'''Zero88''' ORB


2010: Barco/HES ceases repair support for Wholehog II consoles
'''Martin''' MaxModules


2010, PRG V476, a smaller version of the V676
In April 2009 '''SGM''' ownership was passed by president Gabriele Giorgi and his daughter Alessandra to long-standing Italian pro audio company, '''RCF Group'''.


2011: Cooper Controls closes Hillsboro, OR facility of Electronics Diversified (EDI)
== 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.


2011, ETC Congo Kid
'''Martin''' M1


2011, ETC GIO
'''Philips/ET''' Marquee discontinued


2011: Acuity Brands acquires Horizon Controls, Pathway Connectivity
'''Barco/HES''' ceases repair support for Wholehog II consoles


2012, Jands Vista L5
'''PRG''' V476, a smaller version of the V676


2012, MA Lighting MA onPC command wing and Martin M2PC. Both systems require a user-supplied personal computer.
== 2011 ==
'''Cooper Controls''' closes Hillsboro, OR facility of Electronics Diversified (EDI)


2012, Martin M2GO
'''ETC''' Congo Kid


2012, Pathway Connectivity Cognito
'''ETC''' GIO


2012: Lighting & Electronics, Inc. (L&E), in business since 1960, announces plans to cease operations. Some product lines sold to Apollo Design. Discussion thread.
'''Acuity Brands''' acquires '''Horizon Controls''', '''Pathway Connectivity'''


2012, Barco/High End Systems Hog4, Full Boar4, Road Hog4, Nano Hog4
== 2012 ==
'''Jands''' Vista L5


2012, PRG V276 On Mac, a playback/programming wing for use with a user-supplied Apple Mac computer.
'''MA Lighting''' MA onPC command wing and Martin M2PC. Both systems require a user-supplied personal computer.


2013, Martin M6.
'''Martin''' M2GO


2013, ETC Eos Ti (Titanium), replaces original Eos.
'''Pathway Connectivity''' Cognito


2013: Wybron announces closure. Reborn under new ownership as Gel Services, Inc. Discussion thread.
'''Lighting & Electronics, Inc'''. (L&E), in business since 1960, announces plans to cease operations. Some product lines sold to '''Apollo Design'''. Discussion thread.


2013, Jands Stage CL
'''Barco/High End Systems''' Hog4, Full Boar4, Road Hog4, Nano Hog4


2013, ETC Cobalt
'''PRG''' V276 On Mac, a playback/programming wing for use with a user-supplied Apple Mac computer.


2014, ETC Nomad software
== 2013 ==
'''Martin''' M6.


2014, Strand Lighting NEO
'''ETC''' Eos Ti (Titanium), replaces original Eos.


2014: Osram buys Clay Paky
'''Wybron''' announces closure. Reborn under new ownership as '''Gel Services''', Inc. Discussion thread.


2014, ETC Nomad Puck
'''Jands''' Stage CL


2015, MA Lighting dot2
'''ETC''' Cobalt


2015, Pathway Connectivity, Cognito2
== 2014 ==
'''ETC''' Nomad software


2015, ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 Compact Console
'''Strand''' Lighting NEO


2015: Syncrolite of Dallas TX buys assets of Strong Lighting, including Super Trouper™
'''Osram''' buys '''Clay Paky'''


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


2019, In October 2019, Peter Johansen stepped down from his role as SGM Light's CEO.
== 2015 ==
'''MA Lighting''' dot2


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.
'''Pathway Connectivit'''y, Cognito2


2022: Strand Lighting LLC files for bankruptcy link.
'''ChamSys''' MagicQ MQ80 Compact Console


2022, ETC releases EOS APEX console line.
'''Syncrolite''' of Dallas TX buys assets of '''Strong Lighting''', including Super Trouper™


2023: Robe Acquires Avolites link.
== 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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