AC-ET talks new products, industry evolution and grabbing opportunities!
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Entertainment technology supplier and official show sponsor, A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) are looking forward to an exciting few days at PLASA Focus Leeds! Ahead of the show, we spoke with Event Manager, Kirsteen Vaughan, about exhibiting new products, industry evolution and grabbing opportunities!
What do you value or enjoy the most about exhibiting at PLASA Focus Leeds?
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) are proud to have hosted the forerunner to PLASA Focus Leeds and are proud to see how the show has grown and developed under PLASA’s care.
The show has always had a very unique atmosphere, it’s a great place to see existing customers, meet new faces and network with them all!
What products or services will you showcase at PLASA Focus Leeds this year?
We will be showcasing a range of products from across all our divisions, with the latest from Chroma-Q, PROLIGHTS, Luminex, Tourflex Cabling, LSC, SIXTY82, CM-ET, PIXELHUE, NovaStar, Green Hippo and Esdlumen.
In particular, there will the Halupix DUO from PROLIGHTS, the new IP range of switches from Luminex and the new product range from Green Hippo.
What is the overall vision/purpose of your company?
At AC-ET we want to provide our clients with an end-to-end solution to meet their needs and budgets, in doing this we aim to build long term and trusted relationships with them. We offer a vast stockholding at competitive prices with a short lead time and our knowledgeable staff can offer advice on the right solution for our customers.
How has your company evolved since its inception?
AC-ET today is such a long way from A.C. Lighting in the seventies! In the 50 or more years we have been going the industry has changed beyond imagination! We have seen the first moving light hit the market, lighting control go from table sized to something that can be carried in a ruck sack – and then there’s the evolution of LED lighting into all areas.
Productions of all types have become more complex and extravagant and the technology has moved at a fast pace – we have been there throughout and expanded our knowledge base and product portfolio to keep pace with this ever-evolving industry.
What advice do you have for new starters in the industry?
Enjoy the ride, there are so many opportunities to diversify your skillset and let it take you in different directions.
Make as many connections as possible, it’s a relatively small industry so meet as many people as you can.
Take any opportunity that comes your way – being on site is a valuable learning curve whatever the event.
And, expand your knowledge base, train on a lot of products, technology is changing all the time so keep up with where it’s heading. There are a lot of either free or low-cost courses available so take advantage when you can.
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries from 13-14 May 2025.
You can find AC-ET on stand N-E02, where you can get hands-on with their latest entertainment technology. Attend the show for free with AC-ET
