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

We sat down with Aaron Beck, Business Development Manager & Senior Engineer, who has been with our Las Vegas team since February of 2019.  

Q: Aaron, thanks for doing this! First, what does a typical day at Solotech look like for you?
AB: A day at Solotech is never the same. When I walk in to start my day, I have no idea who will contact us with a need for a technological solution. It is very exciting to be learning new things daily and delivering world class solutions for our clients. 

Q: What roads did you take to get to Solotech?
AB: I had worked with Solotech and Bob Barbagallo on 3 previous Cirque du Soleil projects. I was on the other side as Head of Audio and Project Manager. I knew the quality of work Solotech delivered and the high level of skilled staff at Solotech. It was a natural fit for me to join!  

Q: When you were growing up, what did you want to be?
AB: Audio Engineer on Broadway Shows. 

Q: What is the best part about your job?
AB: I love working with amazing people and providing world class solutions to our clients. 

Q: What has been your favorite project to work on since starting with Solotech?
AB: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, home of the San Diego Symphony. 

Q: What sets Solotech apart from our competitors; from both a partner standpoint AND as an employer?
AB: As a partner, it’s our people, our expertise, and our relationships with our suppliers.  

As an employer, I would say it’s the trust put into the staff and willingness to invest in our people with training and growth. 

Q: What excites you most about the evolving tech in your division?
AB: Technology is becoming more a part of our daily lives. It is exciting to assist our clients in making new ideas and technology come to life. 

Q: What do you see in the future for Solotech?
AB: We have a very bright future! The growth potential in Las Vegas and all around the United States is unlimited. 

Q: Since we are a global company, where is your favorite place to travel?
AB: Montreal is great to catch a hockey game and Orlando has so much to see and do with all the theme parks.  It is exciting to visit these cities knowing Solotech has an involvement in these venues and projects. 

Q: What is your favorite food?
AB: A great Ribeye and glass of red wine is hard to beat. 

Jack White trusted Mathieu Larivé for a third time to showcase his last two albums, Fear of The Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive. Mathieu oversaw the tour’s production and lighting and called on Solotech to execute this unique project.

Why was it such a unique challenge? Because Jack White doesn’t perform a set program of songs. Indeed, he has over one hundred in his repertoire, which he plays on the piano or electric guitar, depending on his mood or the context. Therefore, the production had to be agile and versatile to create ambiances in line with the chosen musical set.

The stage was 40 feet wide by 24 feet deep and was overhung by an Austrian curtain and a background video screen. The latter was made up of ROE Visual CB5 LED panels housed in Air Frames flanked by IMAG and extendable back and side lighting towers on either side of the stage.

In a nod to one of his latest music videos, a 6-foot lighted Hawaiian statue was controlled by a footswitch to change color depending on the song: red for the White Stripes, green for the Raconteurs, and blue for Jack White’s solo material.

Despite all the sonic and visual challenges, Lüz and Solotech’s collaboration made for a memorable performance for the audience.

Read the full article here

Source: Event Focus (2022, July 12) Lüz Studio Reflects on Jack White: The Supply Chain Issues Tour. TPI

Contact

Héloïse Meunier
Corporate Communications Advisor
media@old.solotech.com 

Toronto, Canada, August 3rd, 2022 – Alexandre Pecqueux, Vice-President, Operations Canada, Innovation & Operational Excellence Global, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Jacobs as Operations Director of Solotech’s Toronto office.

After a prolific career in the aeronautical field, mister Jacobs joins our Toronto brigade with the mandate to supervise and accompany our design, planning, and execution teams in the various Sales & Systems Integration Division projects.

“It’s been a nice adventure so far,” declared Stephen Jacobs. “I see an openness of spirit. The team wants to connect, work well together, and open lines of communication.”

“Stephen Jacobs’ arrival within our organization is excellent news for our Toronto activities,” said Alexandre Pecqueux. “We can count not only on his vast technology experience but also on his qualities as a natural leader. Our entire team in the Ontario metropolis will benefit from his presence.”

The new Operations Director added: “Solotech grants me the potential to make a real impact on the company and I am grateful for that opportunity.”

The entire Solotech team wished him great success in his new role!

If there’s one event that can kick off the festival season in style, it’s Coachella.

The industry didn’t miss the opportunity, and Solotech led the charge. The magic recipe for its return? To have the pop star of the moment, Harry Styles perform in a sequined suit under more than 250 VL5LED WASH lights, purchased especially for the event by Solotech.

To offer a result as sparkling as offbeat as Styles’ image, the circular lighting effect was designed and implemented thanks to the skills of the Silent House teams and the technical expertise of Solotech. The Vari-lite teams were also on hand to support this large-scale project from start to finish.

The VL5LED WASH fixtures were packaged to create a huge circular structure above the singer. Working in harmony, the VL5LED WASH fixtures unveiled a colorful performance with a retro feel and just the right amount of “extra-ordinary”.

In the aftermath, Harry Styles’ design team is reportedly interested in working with Solotech again. The lights also caught the eye of other designers for upcoming events.

All in all, Styles made this Coachella comeback simply spectacular…

Read the full article here

Source: Vari-Lite, Solotech invests in vl5led wash for Harry Styles’ headline set at coachella 2022, Touring

Contact

Héloïse Meunier
Corporate Communications Advisor
media@old.solotech.com 

Eric Thibault, Senior Sales Director, Sales and Systems Integration Division, Solotech, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Brito as Sales Director of the company’s Ottawa and Maritimes markets.

As a natural leader and expert in his field, Mr. Brito is a prime addition to Solotech’s management team. He will be responsible for the leadership of the sales teams to optimize Solotech’s business position in the federal government and corporate markets, as well as developing two strong markets in the Ottawa area: crown corporations, and museums. Outside of Ottawa, Mr. Brito will also be responsible for developing new business opportunities in our recently added territory: the Maritimes.    

With over 28 years of extensive experience in the AV and related industries, including the last five as Senior Account Manager at CBCI, Mr. Brito had the chance to collaborate with the best in his field around North America. During that time, he has led, designed, programmed, or installed more than 500 projects, which allowed him to master both technical and creative aspects of multimedia integration. His deep understanding of Federal Government clients and procurement makes him the perfect person to lead Solotech’s sales team in the nation’s capital.   

As Canada’s prime integrator, Solotech is proud to add Mr. Brito’s experience to its pool of seasoned professionals, reinforcing its positioning as the sole Canadian company listed in 2021’s  Systems Contractor News’ Top 50 Systems Integrators. 

Contact

Roch Carignan
Advisor, Social Media and Digital Content
roch.carignan@old.solotech.com

An audiovisual expertise as spectacular as ever, and ready for the future!

Montreal, Canada, April 21, 2022 – Solotech is proud to blow out 45 candles this year! As a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, it has brilliantly supported numerous well-known projects around the world since its creation: The Rolling Stones, Resorts World Las Vegas, Celine Dion, Bridgestone Arena, Taylor Swift, Burj Khalifa, Caesars Palace, Elton John, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Lady Gaga, Ascot Racecourse, Paul McCartney, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Ubisoft, to name a few! Over time, the company has evolved by continuously enriching its technological services and products offering. Now recognized worldwide as a partner of choice, Solotech has proven that it can meet all audiovisual and entertainment technology needs.   

Becoming the benchmark in the industry with audacity 
Founded in 1977 by Denis Lefrançois and André Riendeau, Solotech was initially dedicated solely to audio. Then, lighting, video, audiovisual expertise and collaboration tools were added. Forty-five years later, the company has 18 locations across the planet, 1,360 employees and an overflowing project portfolio! This success is based on significant milestones, including the arrival in 2013 of three major Canadian investors solidifying its foundation, ambitious organic expansion plans, and multiple acquisitions in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. And recently, the addition of an Online store and virtual technology expertise to an already extensive offering. Solotech was agile with its growth into new, state-of-the-art facilities to better manage its operations and immense equipment inventory.  The company also expanded its clientele far beyond entertainment to include, among others, corporate, transportation, government, houses of worship, and education.

Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech: “I am thrilled by this anniversary, its shows how seasoned Solotech is in the industry. For 45 years, customer needs have inspired us to consistently deliver the best of technology and the best of ourselves. The outstanding know-how of our employees is at the heart of our success, and I am very proud of it. We look to the future with enthusiasm as we have just added virtual productions, webcasting and augmented reality to our expertise; it will allow us to support even more clients in achieving avant-garde projects.”

The professionals at Solotech continue their mission to deliver on the highest quality of standards, from boardrooms to arenas and everything in between. Their work perfectly embodies the values of the company: passion, innovation, excellence, respect, and collaboration. After more than four decades, Solotech has always remained true to its mission to develop and implement innovative AV and entertainment technology solutions to create a unique experience every time, everywhere.

What really sets Solotech apart today? Its uniqueness: no other company has such a comprehensive and diversified offering under one roof. Solotech is proud of how far it has come and, above all, is looking forward to celebrating its future milestones with its valued employees, customers and partners.

Technology for the future of business and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSMqHUvNKgY 

About Solotech
Founded 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. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology know-how. Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. The company employs 1,360 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. The company owns many brands, including SSE Audio, Wigwam, Capital Sound, BCS Audio, Pro Sound & Video, SEAL, Miami StageCraft, Morris Light and Sound, PSSL, CBCI, in addition to its partners Waveform and XR Studios.

Find out more at old.solotech.com 

Contact
Héloïse Meunier
Corporate Communications Advisor
media@old.solotech.com 

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

We sat down with Allison Mutton Senior Business Developer and Theme Parks Global Market Leader.  

Summary of our chat with Allison, who joined Solotech in June of 2021.  

Q: What does a day in your life at Solotech look like? 

AM: It can be quite a mix…I spend time visiting potential and established customers, preparing quotations, following up on existing orders, planning product demonstrations for company/client events, researching different geographical and client markets to pursue new business, work with our integration team on installation projects. 

Q: What roads did you take to get to Solotech? 

AM: I started in the business on the manufacturing side in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I held a few different marketing and sales positions while I was there, one being for me to get the theme parks to incorporate specific products into their parks. Spending so much time in warmer climates prompted my move to Florida. Since being in Orlando, I have held sales and management positions with a few companies before starting with Solotech. 

Q: When you were growing up, what did you want to be? 

AM: I wanted to be a TV broadcaster! 

Q: What is the best part about your job? 

AM: I love getting to know my customers and vendors! Many of them have become good friends outside of the work environment. 

Q: What has been your favorite project to work on since starting with Solotech? 

AM: It is hard to pinpoint just one, but since I love theme parks, it is always fun to know that we had something to do with several major rides and venues at various parks around the US. 

Q: What sets Solotech apart from our competitors? 

AM: Our sales and project & installation staff are top-notch. Even though Solotech is a global company, we treat every customer, large or small, like they are our only customer. Because we are able to offer sales, design, installation, integration, and service of lighting, audio, and video, it allows us to provide for all aspects of a project. 

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

AM: There is always something new to learn…new product development and offerings seem to change on a daily basis. 

Q: Do you have any unusual/crazy work-related stories? 

AM: When I was in grade school, my family took a vacation to one of the Orlando theme parks. I told my parents that when I grew up, I was going to work there! I never ended up specifically working at a theme park, but little did they know that my career would allow me to work with several theme parks on various projects! 

Q: Since we are a global company, where is your favorite place to travel? 

AM: My favorite place is the Caribbean! 

Q: What is your favorite food? 

AM: Thin-crust pizza! 

The past year has been a source of renewal for Solotech. In addition to making four acquisitions, the global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology diversified and expanded its service offering by adding new technologies and solutions.

The year 2022 is very promising for Solotech with the return of Live Productions activities and the continued growth of its Sales and Systems Integration and Media and Entertainment Technology Divisions.

Discover Solotech’s rich services and solutions offering, provided, as always, with the same passion at the heart of Solotech’s success for now over 45 years.

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As Senior Technical Specialist, Business Development

Montreal, Canada, October 12, 2021 – Solotech is proud to announce the arrival of Nicolas ‘’Nico’’ Labbé in its Montreal Live Productions team. Mr. Labbé will act as Senior Technical Specialist, Business Development.

Over the last 35 years, Nico Labbé worked as a Lighting Designer with the biggest names in the music industry, such as Charles Aznavour, Véronique DiCaire, Garou, Lara Fabian and Roch Voisine. He is also well known and respected in the television industry, where he served as director and designer of photography on multiple live show recordings.

Mr. Labbé will also play a crucial role as an ambassador of Solotech’s multiple technological solutions. His lighting and video expertise will help the Solotech team to better support Canadian designers. He will work closely with all the representatives of the Live Productions Division to offer the best services to our clients. His know-how and unique approach will contribute to the development of new business opportunities.

The entire Solotech team wishes him a warm welcome and much success in his new position.

To contact an expert from Solotech’s Montreal office:

5200 Hochelaga Street, Montreal, QC H1V 1G3
514-526-7721

About Solotech  

Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 19 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. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology know-how. Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. The company employs 1,550 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau and Hong Kong.

Find out more at old.solotech.com

Contact

Roch Carignan

Communications and Marketing Advisor

media@old.solotech.com