LiteGear, the innovative cinematic LED lighting manufacturer, is excited to announce its acquisition by Chauvet, a leading name in the lighting industry. This strategic acquisition aligns with Chauvet’s vision to broaden its reach and expertise in the realm of professional cinematic lighting. LiteGear, renowned for its pioneering products such as LiteRibbon, LiteMat, and LiteTile, is the latest addition to Chauvet’s prestigious roster, which includes other notable brands like KinoFlo Lighting and ChamSys. This merger brings together a powerhouse of expertise and innovation, promising to elevate the standards of cinematic lighting solutions.
With this acquisition, Chauvet is excited to introduce the Chauvet Cinema Group (CCG), a dedicated division focused on expanding cinematic lighting markets. This new division, led by industry veteran Mike Wagner, will drive the mission to venture into new lighting markets catering to image capture. The Chauvet Cinema Group will commence with the KinoFlo and LiteGear brands with plans for further expansion to include other brands. In a statement, Wagner expressed excitement about the merger citing, “Our objective is clear — we are developing a new playbook to become the market leader in cinematic lighting. By combining the strengths of LiteGear and Kino Flo under the Chauvet umbrella, we are poised to deliver unparalleled innovation and value to our customers.”
The collaborative efforts of LiteGear and KinoFlo will channel decades of experience and a commitment to advancing cinematic lighting technology while fostering education and community engagement. The Chauvet Cinema Group is poised to play a significant role in supporting and rebuilding the lighting industry amid challenging times.
“Joining Chauvet enables LiteGear to offer a wider variety of products to our customers than ever before,” said LiteGear co-founder Mike Bauman. “We will be focusing on what the community needs and ensuring that new products come from the work, as LiteGear has always done.” LiteGear, under the Chauvet Cinema Group, will bring cinematic lighting forward into the future with cutting-edge technology, world-class customer service, and innovative products that meet the high standards of film professionals.
LiteGear co-founder Al DeMayo added, “The ongoing changes in our industry highlighted the need for a strong partner to continue offering the best to our customers. Chauvet’s world-class manufacturing and global reach make it the perfect partner, and we are thrilled about the future possibilities.”
LiteGear partnered with Gary Rabishaw at Intrepid Investment Bankers and Andrew Apfelberg at Greenberg Glusker to complete this industry-changing acquisition.
About Chauvet:
Chauvet is a leader in the lighting industry, known for its high-quality and innovative products that serve a variety of professional lighting applications, including cinematic, architectural, and event lighting.
About LiteGear:
Founded by Mike Bauman and Al DeMayo, LiteGear offers innovative LED lighting solutions for film and television, renowned for its dedication to quality and creativity on set.
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