Las Vegas, United States, May 25, 2023 – Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Nutter as Business Development Representative, Sales & Systems Integration Division.

Marc Nutter’s responsibilities in his new role include expanding consultant, electrical contractor, general contractor, and direct client relationships in the Southern California market. He embraces the challenge of further developing Solotech’s presence in the region.

“It’s a thrill to be joining an industry leader that also has so much room to grow,” explained Marc. “I’ve spent over 35 years working in AV tech – I know that I have a lot to offer Solotech. I’m looking forward to getting started and seeing what we can achieve.”

Marc brings a wealth of experience in the live entertainment and systems integration industry to Solotech. Notably, Marc co-owned and operated an audio retail company, worked in numerous sales and account executive roles, and in marketing for growing companies. His background will be extremely valuable to Solotech’s goal of accelerated growth.

“I’m happy to have Marc joining our team,” says Aaron Beck, Business Development Manager and Senior Engineer at Solotech. “We are pleased with our recent expansion in the California market, with continued business development and acquisitions like XR Studios in Los Angeles. Marc’s appointment will further drive growth in a very important market for us.”

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London’s £1BN immersive entertainment complex Outernet, featuring audio supplied and installed by Solotech, has won the Multipurpose Venue category at the 2023 Mondo-DR Awards in Florida.

The Mondo-DR Awards recognise outstanding Audio Visual projects and installations around the globe. There are fifteen categories, ranging from Bars to Arenas, with judges assesing projects on their creative design, installation and implementation and ultimately the finished result.

Outernet is the most advanced immersive space in the world – at the heart of the district is The Now Building featuring 23,000 sq foot of floor to ceiling wrap around screens able to create never before seen digital experiences. Inside, visitors will find five different spaces including the main Now Building with a 14-metre-high atrium, the Now Arcade, the Now Venue Cinema Expansion, and two pop-up buildings, Pop 1 and Pop 2. The Now is one of the most exciting parts of Outernet, featuring a four-storey high LED wall as well as retractable walls, creating a flexible immersive space.

Solotech worked on Outernet from the outset, designing an audio solution as flexible as the complex itself. The audio infrastructure delivers exceptional fidelity for any application, from background mood music, through immersive audio in support of video, to live events and performances. A Q-Sys platform allows matrixing of audio, routing inputs to outputs and provides remote access for monitoring and fault diagnosis of the system.

Innovation has been key throughout the project, including the development of new products. For example, many of the loudspeakers are placed in gullies in the floor but no L-Acoustics sub woofer would fit in the space available. Solotech worked with the French manufacturer to develop the SB10i, a high performance subwoofer with an ultra low profile to fit in the available space, a product that is now commercially available in the L-Acoustics line-up.

Mike Whittaker, Chief Technology Officer for Outernet commented, “Early on we highlighted the benefits of the L-Acoustics product set and of a partner like Solotech. That triangular partnership has been key to the success of this project. Testimony to this is that we actually brought the costs down. When the Solotech team looked at the designs they were able to come up with a solution that performed as required but reduced the cost.”

The Solotech team played a crucial role in the creation of the audio infrastructure for Outernet, contributing the technical insight and expertise to help bring this complex and stunning project to life. The result is an incredible example of what audio-visual innovation and expertise can deliver for clients and the public.

Dan Seal, Senior Business Development Manager at Solotech managed the project for the company: “Outernet was fantastic to be involved in: technically challenging and innovative, and the results speak for themselves. For our work to be recognised in a global award is an honour. Many thanks to the Outernet team, all our partners and fellow contractors who all helped bring the Outernet to reality.”

The Mondo-DR Awards took place on 14th june at Ole Red in Orlando Florida.. Further details can be found here: https://mondodrawards.com/2023/

Read Solotech’s case study on Outernet here: https://www.solotech.com/uk/our-work/solotech-delivers-l-acoustic-l-isa-for-outernet/

Partnership allows cities to improve the passenger experience with live public transport updates using state-of-the-art solar and battery powered e-paper display technology

Montreal, Quebec, May 2, 2023 – Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology ranked 5th among the top global systems integrators by SCN, announced a new partnership with Papercast, global leader in solar and battery powered e-paper passenger information display technology.

The partnership will help accelerate the provision of innovative and sustainable solutions to the North American public transportation industry. As an official reseller of Papercast’s solutions – one of the world’s most energy efficient outdoor display technologies deployed in more than 45 countries globally – Solotech will leverage its leading expertise and know-how in installing powerful intelligent transportation systems.

Papercast’s range of battery and solar powered, wireless e-paper bus stop displays have been engineered to deliver superior functionality and exceptionally low energy consumption. The displays can be easily installed ‘off-the-grid’ within half an hour, and the cloud-based Content Management System – offering some of the most advanced functionality on the market – provides complete control and real-time data integration, making it easy to share timely and accurate information with the public.

Some of the benefits of Papercast’s e-paper solutions include:

• E-paper has become the de facto technology for getting live information to the public in a sustainable manner, and to locations where mains power is not readily available.
• E-paper combines maximum outdoor readability – even in direct sunlight – with the ultimate in energy efficiency, with built-in illumination for low light visibility.
• Highly efficient, Papercast displays consume roughly 3x less power than comparable e-paper solutions and up to 32x less than other display technologies.
• Ruggedized IP67 and IK09 enclosures offer strong environmental protection – with exceptional stability in extreme environments – and impact resistance.
• ADA compliant, the displays are as intuitive, accessible and safe as possible to support people with mobility issues, hearing or visual impairment.
• E Ink® e-paper screen technology, integral to Papercast display products, is certified as Dark Sky Friendly, minimizing light pollution in the nighttime environment.

“With its e-paper solution deployed in several countries globally, Papercast has become a seasoned leader in the public transport signage market,” says Jonathan Henri, Global Market Leader, Transportation and Critical Application, Solotech. “We are pleased to further support our transport clients seeking more sustainable technologies, and continue our journey to deliver more eco-conscious projects.”

“Papercast and Solotech share a common commitment to improve public transport through sustainable technologies,” states Cameron Maconie, Head of Business Development for Papercast. “We look forward to our continued collaboration as we jointly expand our business and deliver leading passenger information display solutions to the North American market.”

For more than 45 years, Solotech has provided worldwide technology solutions for numerous projects, from simple to highly complex. With this new partnership, Solotech brings its extensive experience to airports, bus, metro, train and light rail stations, parking, and many other locations.

About Solotech

Founded over 45 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, with 18 strategic locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions and services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in live productions and systems integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education. Solotech employs over 2,200 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau, and Hong Kong.

Find out more at www.solotech.com 

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About Papercast

Launched in 2016 and headquartered in London, Papercast’s sustainable bus stop passenger information solution uses wireless solar powered e-paper displays, with a comprehensive Content Management System developed exclusively for public transport needs. The platform enables transport providers to effortlessly keep passengers informed on real-time and advance service information at bus stops in a clear and user-friendly format. Using E Ink® e-paper technology, Papercast e-paper bus stop displays are well proven around the world with deployments in 47 countries, including Bahrain, Canada, Dubai, Finland, France, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Spain, UK and USA.

Find out more at www.papercast.com 

Contact: kmarchbank@papercast.com 

Montreal, Canada, April 24, 2023 –

Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce its continued regional expansion in the United States for its Sales and Systems Integration Division.

Solotech is furthering its growth in the promising markets of New York and New Jersey and providing additional local support for its existing and new clients.

Many New Yorkers and New Jerseyans may have already enjoyed a Solotech experience – the company has been in the US market since 2007 and steadily grown in the Northeast. From tours stopping at Madison Square Garden, to New Jersey’s Grubhub Feeding Frenzy 2.0 in 2021, to the New York Seaglass Carousel, Solotech has thrived in the northeast.

Solotech will increase its regional presence thanks to the appointment of Peter Heller as Business Representative for the Sales & Systems Integration Division in the New York and New Jersey markets.

“Pete has a wealth of skills and is a seasoned industry veteran, bringing a different perspective and presence to our team,” explains David Shoemaker, President of Sales and Systems Integration, United States. “His relationships with the manufacturers and vendors have brought us many new interactions. We are very grateful to have him on our team.”

Heller has spent nearly his entire career in the audiovisual industry before joining a world-renowned team in Solotech. He is a supply chain leader, providing decades of experience in vendor relations, purchasing strategy, and global procurement.

“I feel privileged to be able to contribute with all of my experience on a team as great as Solotech’s,” Heller says. “I’ve built solid relationships in the industry throughout my career. Between bringing those to the table for Solotech and getting to know our existing customers and their needs, it’s an exciting time.”

Heller’s previous experience includes working as a radio announcer, managing TV broadcasts, and leading technical teams at venues like Yankee Stadium, Prudential Center and CIBC Towers Toronto. The New York and New Jersey markets will be very well served thanks to Pete’s expertise in system integration projects.

Whether your project is big or small, Solotech can help bring it to life. Contact one of our experts today!

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Montreal, Quebec, April 13, 2023 –

Solotech’s TELUS Spark Infinity Dome installation has been awarded LAVNCH [CODE]’s 2023 Out of This World Experiences Award!

The award highlights next-level experiences that use technology in new and creative ways. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are entertained and inspired by the brightest planetarium experience in North America.

The TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, Alberta, was installed by Solotech in partnership with RSA Cosmos – Konica Minolta. The new and improved planetarium/movie dome provides a world-leading experience using cutting-edge technology.

You can learn more about the TELUS Spark Infinity Dome project here.

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Solotech introduces the talent behind its unparalleled and world-renowned expertise.  

Get to know Zulet Neri, Sales and Systems Integration Project Coordinator, at Solotech in Las Vegas.

Q: Thanks for your time, Zulet. So, what does a typical day look like for you at Solotech?

Zulet Neri: Bustling with activity! I have interactions with several departments in the company, as well as vendors and clients, which makes my days very interesting and diverse.

Q: What does your road to Solotech look like?

ZN: Before Solotech, I worked as a sales manager in the tourism industry, specifically for different resort companies. I spent nine years at the last company I worked for, where I helped grow the company from eight resorts to 52 resorts by the time I left. It was very satisfying being a small part of such tremendous growth and getting to experience it.

Q: What was your dream job growing up?

ZN: When I was a child, I wanted to be a flight attendant and travel all around the world. Travel has always been my passion, wanting to witness all the wonders of this planet.

Q: What is the best part of your job?

ZN: It’s never boring! I get to interact with so many different people. I’m constantly learning and facing many challenges that provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Q: What’s been your favorite project since starting with Solotech?

ZN: I would say Resorts World! It was full of challenges; it was a large project that began just after the pandemic, meaning there were several limitations. But the teams working on this project made it happen thanks to their talent and their passion.

Q: What would you say sets Solotech apart?

ZN: Solotech has been able to identify opportunities in the industry and take advantage of them, turning them into success. It gives us the opportunity to grow with each successful project.

Q: What excites you most about the evolving tech in your division?

ZN: Completing a project; it is very fulfilling to see the result of the work that so many creative and talented people put in.

Q: What do you see in Solotech’s future?

ZN: Expansion, and the addition of more talented and skilled people to this journey.

Q: What’s something not everyone knows about Solotech that we should be talking about more?

ZN: The diversity of services that the Solotech provides. Solotech is known for the spectacular, but we offer so much more than our world-renowned shows and entertainment systems. Solotech does installations both big and small, repairs, and is expanding into equipment sales, virtual technology, XR production, and so much more!

Q: Where is your favorite place to travel?

ZN: London and Tokyo.

Solotech introduces the talent behind its unparalleled world-renowned expertise.

We sat with Alexandre Pecqueux, the newly appointed President of the Sales and Systems Integration Division, Canada.

Q: Alexandre, a big congratulations to you on the appointment of your new position! What was your journey to get here?

AP: I came to Quebec 20 years ago, from France, with a Master of Industrial Engineering and experience working in the industrial sector. But I was looking for more. I wanted to try something new, something that excited me. You see, drumming is a hobby of mine. When I learned about Solotech, I felt like my worlds could come together, and I really wanted to get a job there.

So, I went on the website, found all the emails of staff that I could, and sent fifty! I wrote a letter to every single person. The next day, the retail store manager replied and set up an interview with me for an inside sales position. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the founder of the company, who thought I was overqualified for the job, but I didn’t care. I wanted to work for Solotech. I took that position 16 years ago, and here we are today.

Q: You knew you wanted to work for Solotech when you came to Canada, but what was your dream job growing up?

AP: My very first dream was to be a garbage collector. I was really impressed by the trucks! Then I decided I wanted to be a pilot or an astronaut, part of something bigger than keeping just two feet on the ground. I loved technology, so I decided to take that in university; the natural path was science.

But honestly, everything just hit me a couple of days ago. I realized that everything I do is related to leadership; it is the main constant in my career. I have tried to reflect on my dreams and think about how I got here. It goes back to two important leadership figures I had all along: my father and uncle. I saw how they were respected in their work, and I realize now that it was always there, inspiring me. I have it in my DNA to be my team’s best leader.

Q: What is your leadership style?

AP: I have had so many roles within the organization that I don’t feel I oversee people; I am beside my team. We work together to make everything happen. Yet, I take my responsibility seriously. For my team, I’m always ready to take responsibility in times of hardship. That said, if everything is going well, it is thanks to the team members who are the strength.

When you have the courage to trust and support your team, it is easier in the end, and it gives you the confidence to be their leader.

A boss of mine once told me, you don’t need a position to be a great leader, and that is what drives me. I want to protect and support the people I work with because we collaborate to make things happen.

Q: What does a day in the life of the President of the Sales and Systems Integration Division in Canada look like?

AP: Part of my job is to analyze and figure out what challenges there are so that I can work to come up with solutions—these could be operational or strategic challenges. I also enjoy working with my sales team to build the best proposals for our clients and participate in developing market strategies. Honestly, that is the beauty of Solotech. When you work, you don’t hide behind a position; you need to be involved in the entire process and work together as a team. Every day is different.

Q: What is something not everyone knows about Solotech?

AP: The company’s Sales and Systems Integration Division is still relatively unknown to my liking. We are recognized for our shows and tours, but there are also a lot of permanent installations we do, and I want our clients to know that. We can install AV systems in office spaces and transportation, create immersive experiences, projections and videos, audio systems, and so much more. Solotech is a very well-known name, but one of my personal goals for Canada is to be renowned as the AV permanent installation integrator of choice.

Q: Finally, let’s look to the future. What excites you most about the evolution of your division?

AP: Sales and Systems Integration is the future! I see even more synergy between all the divisions and teams among Solotech because the technology is converging and consolidated, and the teams are coming together more. I can see one big Solotech for the client. When you deal with us, you have a complete offer! We constantly evolve, and our employees and customers benefit from our progress. Solotech will be an even more impressive company, a destination for AV enthusiasts, ambitious future employees, and the business partner of choice.

Montreal, Quebec, March 6, 2023 – Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Pecqueux as President of the Sales and Systems Integration (SSI) Division, Canada.

Pecqueux, a Master of Industrial Engineering, has been with Solotech for over 16 years. He has garnered experience in a multitude of positions and departments within the organization, bringing his unrivaled experience in operational and strategic processes to this role.

“I’ve worked with my team in Canada for many years now, and I know that together we can make anything happen. Their trust and strong collaborative mindset give me the confidence to be their leader, and to envision exciting projects for systems integration in the years to come,” said Alexandre Pecqueux.

Global President, Sales and Systems Integration, Philip Giffard, is thrilled to have Pecqueux in this new position, “Alexandre is a key part of the Solotech family. Not only has he seen the change and growth of the company, he has been an integral part of it. He has an excellent ability to share his thoughts and insights based on his experience and knowledge, and is a leader in mobilizing his team towards progress, in turn, success.”  

We look forward to seeing Alexandre continue to excel in his new leadership role with Solotech.

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