Czech Republic based lighting manufacturer Robe Lighting s.r.o.
announces the launch of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Robe
Lighting France S.A.S, which will be headquartered in Paris.
Robe Lighting France
S.A.S. will be headed up
by two senior managers. Managing Director Bruno Garros, a familiar face in the world of the French
professional entertainment lighting market
takes the helm of the French operation alongside Elie Battah, who as Business Development
Manager for France, will spearhead the parent company\’s business plan.
The new subsidiary is part of Robe Lighting s.r.o.’s planned
medium-term expansion strategy, and follows robust trading worldwide in recent
years.
Robe Lighting France
joins four other highly
successful fully Robe-owned operations worldwide – in the UK, USA, UAE and
Singapore.
Also responsible for Robe Lighting France will be Ingo Dombrowski, Key Account Manager
Europe who has already been active in the territory for several years, and
International Sales Director Harry
von den Stemmen, co-ordinator of Robe\’s global sales
operations.
Says Harry von den Stemmen, “We are delighted to have someone of
Bruno’s calibre onboard. He is a great communicator with extensive knowledge
and experience in the world of moving lights. With a dedicated sales and
support operation now fully focused on France, we look forward to growing our
business and visibility in this key European market.”
Bruno Garros states, “I am extremely excited to be joining Robe. The
brand’s success in recent years has been truly impressive together with Robe’s
reputation for innovation and zeal for the future. I see great potential for
success in this proactive, client-centric business model and look forward to
being part of the team”.
Josef Valchar, CEO / Managing Director of Robe Lighting s.r.o.
comments, “We welcome Bruno to the Robe Family and look forward to a long and
successful working relationship based on a combination of personality and
reputation, plus a full range of highly versatile, quality, next-generation
products suitable for the large and dynamic range of entertainment industry
sectors in France”.
Elie Battah adds, “Following the continued success of Robe Middle
East, I am excited to be starting another new challenge in France, and very
happy that Bruno and I will be collaborating to run the company. We have a
great synergy. While he is well-known in the French market, familiar with many
customers and offering numerous contacts, I have extensive knowledge the products
and Robe’s operational structure. As a team – and as part of the wider Robe
Family – Robe Lighting
France S.A.S can
look forward to a highly positive and successful future”
Robe Lighting France S.A.S. will be officially inaugurated with an
Open House event in the near future at the new premises : ZI Paris Nord II,
Bâtiment Euler, 33, rue des Vanesses,
93420 Villepinte.
Guests can meet the new group of executives in person, together
with a number of other incoming Robe Lighting France staff who will be involved
in the day-to-day running of the company. They can also look around the cool
and conveniently located premises, which will be the hub of operations and
business throughout France.
The event will also be the official French launch of the BMFL – Robe’s
highly acclaimed new signature moving light. There will be a
special presentation of this incredibly bright multi-functional fixture and a
chance to see the fixture in action and close-up as well as a set of exclusive
Q&As.
The French BMFL launch will
continue in the following weeks with a full BMFL Tour showcase that will visit
major cities throughout France. Details
to be announced …..
