Elation Professional Acquires M-Series Controller Range from HARMAN Professional Solutions
Elation Professional has announced the acquisition of the M-Series range of entertainment lighting controllers from HARMAN
Professional Denmark ApS, formerly Martin Professional ApS.
The asset-based acquisition, which is due to be completed before the end of Q1 2018, will include a limited-term license
agreement to distribute current controller products using the name “M-Series,” as well as provide continued technical
support and warranty service for prior Martin M-Series sales.
Elation already has in place key personnel with expertise in M-Series technology to provide ongoing support and development
of new products. This will ensure a seamless transition for the already established M-Series customer base, offering
continuity and continued support by Elation on past sales of M-Series controllers by HARMAN Professional Solutions.
Toby Velazquez, President of Elation Lighting Inc., comments: “We are excited to be able to provide a world-class
professional-level control product series to our entire customer base around the world. By adding the well-established
M-Series range and its R&D development group, who has over 25 years of experience in professional stage lighting control,
we are confident we can meet requests by lighting designers for user-friendly and powerful lighting control systems.”
Eric Loader, Global Director of Sales & Marketing at Elation, added: “The M-Series range fits well into our core customer
base needs and we are excited to now offer this advanced controller series. Customers who already use these products daily
are hungry for new features and products that will build on the success of this exceptional lighting control product
range.”
“We’re pleased that M-Series users will be able to enjoy new feature developments, while simultaneously receiving continued
service from Elation,” said David Glaubke, Director of Public Relations, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “At HARMAN, we are
focusing more on our core audio, lighting, video, and AV control products. While this represents a move away from lighting
control for the company, it represents increased investment in lighting fixtures and video, where we see bigger
opportunities to provide value and innovation for our customers.”