Chauvet Lighting
Growth makes waves, a wise wag once observed. And any business that wants to ride those waves even further responds to growth by expanding its ability to meet the increasing demands of its customers. Following this philosophy, Chauvet has moved its European distribution hub to a new and greatly expanded facility.
The new facility in Deinze is only about 9 kilometers from Chauvet’s previous EU Hub in Kruisem, but in many ways, it is a long distance apart from its predecessor in terms of the capabilities it affords the Chauvet team to stock, sell, service and support their increasingly popular line of lighting products, including the award-winning Maverick, Ovation and MagicQ Stadium series.
Joining Chauvet facilities in the eastern and western United States, Mexico, the UK, France and Germany, the new 8,000 square meter Belgian hub will support the complete line of CHAUVET Professional, ChamSys, CHAUVET DJ and Iluminarc products.
The building’s six loading docks and 14,000 pallet spaces will expedite the processing of product shipments, resulting in even faster delivery times. Also featured in the complex are expanded and dedicate Quality Control and tech facilities. The latter will open new opportunities for customer training.
Chauvet opened its original Belgian facility in late 2015. In less than a decade, the company has grown its presence in the EU market exponentially. Now it is ready to ride that wave of growth to the next chapter, promising even brighter days ahead.
New address: Vaartlaan 9, 9800 Deinze, Belgium.
Chauvet has announced the acquisition of LiteGear, a leading manufacturer of film and broadcast LED systems. Together with Chauvet's Kino Flo brand, LiteGear will form the new Chauvet Cinema Group, based in Burbank, CA, and led by industry veteran Mike Wagner.
Established in 2006, LiteGear has earned a strong reputation for its innovative and reliable products, including the widely acclaimed LiteMat series, known for its lightweight and color-corrected lighting solutions tailored for film and television productions. Under Chauvet’s ownership, LiteGear will retain its brand identity, culture, and deep industry connections, while expanding its product offerings. Founders Mike Bauman and Al DeMayo will remain actively involved in product development, ensuring continued innovation by collaborating closely with the film community.
Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet, highlighted the strategic benefits of the acquisition, stating, “The integration of LiteGear with our Kino Flo brand strengthens our ability to serve the cinema lighting industry and grow our presence within it. By combining the expertise of these two renowned brands, we’re assembling an unparalleled team to address both current and future technological challenges in cinematic lighting.”
Mike Wagner, who has played a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking products, will lead the Chauvet Cinema Group. Sharing his vision for the venture, Wagner said, “Our mission is clear: we aim to redefine the cinematic lighting market. By uniting LiteGear and Kino Flo under Chauvet, we are set to deliver unmatched innovation and value to our customers.”
