News Summary:
COrental of Germany expanded its dry hire portfolio on April 28, 2026, by acquiring Elation's Paragon series, including Paragon S and M models, with plans to add the LT model later in the year to meet demand for robust LED profile spotlights. Previously, on April 24, 2026, Elation announced its ’26 Roadshow would proceed to Minneapolis on May 6 for an open house, showcasing products such as the Paragon Series, KL luminaires, and Rebel series, following an event in Boston. On April 23, 2026, Alex Brandt joined the company as National Theater Market Manager, effective April 1, 2026. Based in New York City, Brandt will drive growth in the U.S. theater market, focusing on Broadway and Off-Broadway. This follows news from April 21, 2026, that UpLight Technologies utilized Elation's Pulse Panel FX fixtures for the lighting design of the Pro Cheer League’s inaugural season broadcast on ION Television, which ran from January 16 to March 27. Earlier, on April 15, 2026, the company hosted an Elation Coffee Break livestream on April 16, exploring the REBEL LINE 8 and REBEL LINE 16 from its REBEL Series.