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About A.C. Lighting

Based in Toronto, with distribution centers locally and in New York state, A.C. Lighting was formed to support the growth of our UK-based parent company’s business in North America to meet the specific needs of dealers and end users in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

We supply world-class lighting and associated rigging technologies for the theater, film, television, worship, exhibition and commercial markets. Our vast choice and stock-holding of products, accessories, and consumables and in-house cable manufacturing facilities provide a complete ‘one-stop’ service to meet all your lighting needs.

A.C. Lighting is the North American distributor for world-class technology brands, including;

  • Chroma-Q®: LED Lighting
  • Vista by Chroma-Q: Lighting and Media Control Surfaces
  • PROLIGHTS: high value and high-performance range of lighting, video, and effects products
  • Luminex Network Intelligence: manufacturer of Data Distribution Equipment
  • MossLED: manufactures flexible LED lighting, dimmers, power supplies, and cabling systems | *** Now available in the USA!
  • Manfrotto and Avenger: Professional Lighting Stands and Accessories
  • Follow-Me: Remote Follow Spot Control Systems
  • LumenRadio: Wireless Lighting Control
  • Prolyte: Staging and Trussing

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  • News Highlights

    Kinjal Patel Joins A.C. Lighting as Sales Representative

    January 21, 2025 17:04

    “Kinjal’s extensive experience and education in sales, business development, and account management, along with his history in architectural lighting, make him a perfect addition to our Canadian sales team,” said Souza. “He will be a great asset to the A.C. Lighting Sales team, and I look forward to working with him to expand our reach in Canada.” 

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    A.C. Lighting partners with MossLED

    November 29, 2024 16:32

    A.C. Lighting is pleased to announce its partnership with MossLED. From its Toronto offices, A.C. Lighting will manage MossLED's sales, distribution, and service across the USA.

    MossLED manufactures flexible LED lighting, dimmers, power supplies, and cabling systems in Canada. Founded in 2009, MossLED addresses the demand for innovative LED products in cinema, television, and the live entertainment industries.

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    A.C. Lighting Promotes Chris Souza to National Sales Manager

    January 21, 2025 17:01

    “I am honored to promote Chris to this newly created role,” said Fred Mikeska. “Chris has consistently delivered exceptional results in his sales region, reflecting his vast experience. His infectious personality and outstanding commitment to supporting clients and teammates make him a perfect fit for this position. I look forward to working closely with him in this capacity.”

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    Inventory Closure

    January 21, 2025 16:56

    Key Details:

    • Closure Dates: January 30th, 2025 to February 3rd, 2025
    • Impact on Operations:
      • Shipping will be closed during inventory
      • Customer service and sales will be available during inventory
    • Resumption of Normal Operations: February 4th, 2025
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    A.C. Lighting Appoints Walter Glover III as Senior Vice President of Product Development

    January 6, 2025 14:49

    “Walter’s expertise and reputation as an innovator are unmatched,” said Fred Mikeska, Executive Vice President of Sales. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Walter on exciting projects for many years, and his ability to translate creative needs into groundbreaking products continues to inspire. His deep understanding of the film and broadcast industries, paired with his visionary leadership, makes him a tremendous asset to A.C. Lighting and our customers. I’m thrilled to work side-by-side with him as we take on new challenges and opportunities.”

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    Case Studies

    Chroma-Q Color Force Invaluable for Mason Gross School of the Arts Production of Orlando

    Chroma-Q Color Force Invaluable for Mason Gross School of the Arts Production of Orlando

    February 7, 2025 20:23

    From the 16th century to modern times, the Mason Gross School of the Arts production of Orlando took audiences on a stunning visual journey – all made possible with Chroma-Q Color Force II 72s!

    Lighting Designer Chloe Dittloff knew that lighting would be essential in differentiating the many time periods in the play. She carefully crafted her designs with these high-performance LED battens, using their advanced color mixing and impressive brightness to bring the story to life.

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    Stagedge Simplifies Event Networking with Luminex

    Stagedge Simplifies Event Networking with Luminex

    January 6, 2025 15:49

    For Stagedge, flexibility and efficiency are key when designing event networks. Using Luminex switches, the team could integrate a wide range of technologies with confidence, knowing the GigaCore series could handle the demands of multiple protocols and high traffic.

    “Araneo is a tool that makes our technicians' and engineers' lives better on a daily basis and is constantly improving,” Yacco added.

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    How Walnut Street Theatre Embraced Innovation with Follow-Me

    How Walnut Street Theatre Embraced Innovation with Follow-Me

    November 27, 2024 15:18

    Matt DeMascolo, gives both the theatre's new Follow-Me system, and the Follow-Me team, a very high grade. "They've been supportive, attentive, eager, ready, and willing to help resolve issues, answer questions, and even remotely log in when a little extra help was needed.” That level of support can be hard to find in an industry where technological change is increasingly fast-paced. “So it makes all the difference in the world to know the product engineers are always there for you,” he adds.

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    Luminex Network Supports Rodeo Houston

    Luminex Network Supports Rodeo Houston

    September 16, 2024 14:37

    “I felt like their managed switches and the way they deal with VLANs, was just so simple,” [Nathan] Brittain said, “and it really homed in on and was geared towards our industry. It took out the confusion and complexity. They [Luminex] found the way to separate those two, give it all the power that those have, but dumb it down for what we need in our world.”

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    USA Swim Trials Streamline Production with Luminex

    USA Swim Trials Streamline Production with Luminex

    September 4, 2024 20:03

    “We have trusted Luminex’s products for years on all our events, so it was a no-brainer to rely on their expertise again to transport the plethora of audio, lighting, and video content for this historic event,” remarked Caleb Cassler of Dodd Technologies, Inc.

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