A crowd
of over 200 lighting professionals marked the grand opening of Chauvet’s
European headquarters, as well as the company’s 25th anniversary, by
enjoying an evening of festivities, product demonstration, music and a
breathtaking lightshow. The invitation-only event, which drew guests from a
variety of countries, also featured a cornucopia of food as well as beverages,
including a sparkling special edition Chauvet branded champagne.
As
Chauvet’s second European facility, the Belgium office will cater to demand in
the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg regions. In conjunction with Chauvet’s
UK branch, the new office will also play a key role in servicing and supporting
distributors elsewhere on the European mainland, with particular emphasis on
France, Germany and Italy.
Among the
highlights of the evening was a lightshow of epic proportions that drew upon
the output and intensity of Chauvet fixtures to fill the spacious room with a
sweeping range of looks infused with influences from rock, EDM and other
musical genres.
Company
founder and President Albert Chauvet and European General Manager Michael
Brooksbank both held inauguration speeches personally welcoming guests to the
new facility. Later, guests got to learn more about the company through a
guided tour and an evocative video that showed the heart of Chauvet.
“The
evening was an all-round fantastic event,” said Albert Chauvet. “Above all
else, this was an ideal occasion to meet and greet our customers and to learn
about their needs.”
Vice
President Berenice Chauvet was just as enthused by the evening’s events. “We
were overwhelmed by the 200-plus turnout. Despite being new to the market we
proved that we already have a significant presence in the region.”
With the
new Belgium premises, Chauvet is set to capitalise on its increasingly strong
position in European. ”We look forward to being able to serve the European lighting
market better than ever through our Belgium facility,” commented Chauvet Europe
Manager Michael Brooksbank. “We’ve had a very successful start in Belgium, and
judging by the positive reaction of all our guests, we’re hopeful this can be a
blueprint for our future in Europe.”
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