MONTREAL — Solotech acquired Toronto-based Midnite Hour Productions. Company founders Marty Anderson, Louis Racine and all other employees are now part of the Solotech team. Separately, the company named Jean-Louis Blanchard vice president of the company’s integration and sales division and promoted Ron Morissette to general manager of the sales and integration division of Solotech’s Toronto office.
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According to François Ménard, CEO of Solotech, the acquisition of Midnite Hour will allow Solotech to consolidate its position in the greater Toronto market while adding to its team of lighting, video, rigging and set design professionals working on stage productions, film and corporate events.
For Marty and Louis, “Operating under the world-renowned Solotech name is akin to attaining the highest international standards from both a technological and systems integration standpoint. Our clients are going to be thrilled!”
“With our Montreal, Quebec, Toronto and Vancouver facilities, clients will now have access to a pan-Canadian network as well as our Las Vegas point-of-service to support technical and creative demands of artistic, sports and corporate events in North America and internationally.” said François Ménard.
Founded in 1994 and owned by Marty Anderson and Louis Racine, Midnite Hour Productions, with the help of its 40 dedicated employees, serves clients such as WeDay, Much Music, Luminato and The Bare Naked Ladies. MHP provides scenic and video services for everything from live events and concerts to television specials and corporate galas. The company also offers cutting-edge video presentation and processing, LED lighting, scenic products, audio equipment, soft goods rentals and services.
Appointment of Jean-Louis Blanchard
Blanchard, a 30-year industry veteran, has been credited for applying a management style that is both innovative and inclusive. Of Solotech, he noted that the company is “definitely in a class of its own, and that is one of the reasons why I accepted to join the organization with great enthusiasm.”
“Jean-Louis has an acute understanding of our industry, a key to understanding the issues and challenges specific to the markets in which we operate,” said Ménard. “His expertise will be a great asset to Solotech. His arrival among us is part of a continuing business development, within a strong and talented team.”
Promotion of Ron Morissette
Morissette has held important positions in Solotech in recent years. He has participated actively in the development of Solotech and has been a key player in its national expansion. Morissette will be responsible for implementing and developing Solotech integration activities in the Toronto area.
“Ron is a hard worker and a real builder,” noted Blanchard. “His extensive knowledge of the industry combined with his professionalism make him one of the most credible and esteemed person of the industry. No doubt that under his leadership the Toronto Integration Division, will experience great success and quickly reach a leading position in this vast market.”
