The VARI*LITE products being supplied through AC-ET will include the latest innovative range of "Little Ones" - the VL440, VL770 and VL880 profile luminaires - designed to be smaller, lighter and brighter and very competitively priced.

Also the new VLX3 LED wash light, a smaller version of the hugely successful original VLX, complete with 15-55 optical zoom based on the facilities offered by the popular Selecon PL3 fixture.

The move fuses the synergies, experience and unparalleled service of one of the UK's largest and best known professional entertainment equipment sales companies with one of the world's original and most respected moving light technologies in a partnership based on long term commitment and ongoing success.

The deal - part of a general realignment of Philips Vari-Lites' European distribution of products, parts, and support services - was completed by AC-ET North's Sales Director Jonathan Walters and Philips Vari-Lite's European Sales Manager, Matt Hallard.

Image: Jonathan Walters, (AC-ET North Sales Director), Matt Hallard (Philips Vari-Lite European Sales Manager) and Thierry Dupont (Philips Vari-Lite European Service Manager)