Alcorn McBride was pleased to join the well-wishers congratulating Orlando-based Techni-Lux, Inc. on its 20th anniversary. A multi-faceted lighting manufacturer and distribution company, Techni-Lux includes Alcorn McBride products in its product lines. The company’s April 21st open house was attended by some 200 guests who enjoyed a catered BBQ luncheon and a mini trade show where Alcorn Bride joined 25 other vendors in exhibiting their equipment.
“We were excited to be part of Techni-Lux’s 20th anniversary celebrations,” says Alcorn McBride Sales Manager Larry Howard. “The open house offered a full day of festivities, information sharing and a really good group of people. In addition to the equipment exhibits, Techni-Lux scheduled training sessions with their technical department plus panel discussions with industry leaders. I was on the panel addressing ‘21st Century Art & Technologies Integration.’” Read more...
Editor’s note – Our Engineers are well versed in diverse aspects of technology. Adam Rosenberg took a short break from product development to judge a robotics competition! Very cool! -
I have been interested in robotics since an early age starting with Lego Mindstorms and later at the FIRST robotics competitions. I was introduced to VEX Robotics by my good friend, Ilylia. Ilylia is from Malaysia and is a driving force in her country to spread math and science education through robotics. Read more...
Orlando (March, 2011) – Alcorn McBride, Inc., the leading manufacturer of show control, audio and video equipment for the theme-park industry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, an important milestone for a technology company serving the world’s top theme parks, museums and systems integrators. To mark the occasion the company has launched an improved website (www.alcorn.com) with easier navigation and more offerings, including the latest free software downloads and firmware upgrades for customers.
Founded in 1986 by CEO Steve Alcorn who maintains a hands-on leadership role in the company, Alcorn McBride has thrived thanks to innovative product design, longevity among its staff members and unparalleled customer service.Read more...
2010 was a record sales year for Alcorn McBride. In this article, Steve Alcorn comments on the challenges of the AV market and the growth of our company:
February 2011 -The economic downturn of 2008 impacted nearly every aspect of worldwide business, and the A/V installation sector was no exception. Themed attractions certainly saw their attendance fall in 2008—although it seems to be recovering nicely now. Two things helped them weather the storm: guests’ tendencies to take “staycations,” visiting local facilities they might have skipped before; and the addition of major new attractions, Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure being the prime example. Read more...
Hunter Olson joined the Alcorn McBride Team as a Design Engineer. He has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and has experience with Alcorn McBride products from his tenure with Six Flags Georgia. We are thrilled to add Hunter to our growing team!
I just returned from ISE 2011 and it was a great show. Really busy and a lot to see. The show gets a similar audience to InfoComm with a decidedly more international flair. A lot of displays, everything from Digital Signage to a home/yacht captain’s chair with a joystick (more on that later).
Some of the highlights for me were -
Our booth location – We were between two halls which was a little daunting at first but there was a lot of traffic between the two halls and it would come right in front of our booth. So that worked out!
Alpha Video purchased a Digital Binloop HD to playback this cool video produced by Alpha Video Creative. This 14×1 synchronized video wall is currently showing in a hotel lobby in North Carolina. This is a perfect application of the Digital Binloop HD.
We have a new sales assistant! Valerie Powers is replacing our adored Crystal who is leaving the company to raise her family. Valerie spent five years at The Walt Disney Company as a sales assistant and has a background in the hotel/hospitality industry. We are confident that she will uphold our value of excellence in customer service!
Alcorn McBride Inc. is sponsoring the January TEA East event with Ripley’s. Tommy Bridges is leading the charge for this private event to be held on Wednesday January 19th. Believe it or not, this is the first TEA event held at Ripley’s! We are expecting a great turnout for the fun evening planned. Interested in learning more about the TEA? Click HERE.
