NMK Electronics, founded in 1987 to focus on the professional audio, video and lighting industry, has been chosen by German wireless LED lighting specialist Astera as distributor for its products in the GCC region for its vast experience and exposure in the GCC events market.
Darren Caithness, NMK’s lighting business manager.
From modest beginnings in Sharjah, UEA, NMK Electronics has grown into a leading distributor of professional AV products and musical instruments throughout the Middle East and is now headquartered in Dubai. With a portfolio of premium brands, a dynamic, knowledgeable team and a strong financial foundation, NMK is a market leader in the world of entertainment technology.
Alex Kemanes, NMK’s chief operating officer concludes: “We are delighted to become Astera’s distribution partner due to their focus on invention and commitment to quality which make them a perfect fit for the GCC stage and events market. Astera has a well-established reputation in the market and we plan to further develop this”.
Astera’s Sales & Marketing Director, Sebastian Bückle, playing with a Helios Tube on Prolight+Sound Astera stand this spring.
True to its roots in mid-2000s, Astera manufactures innovative, cool, high-quality battery-powered lights and wireless controlled LED fixtures together with a range of extremely practical and useful accessories.
Over the years, the brand has kept enhancing technology and adding unique features to its range of lights – a trend that caught the eye of the team at NMK, who serve a wide range of clients in live events and other markets who will use products like Astera Titan Tubes for a diversity of applications, from straightforward up-lighting to funky pixel mapping.
NMK also sees potential for Astera in some install projects, based on the high volume and quality of the light output and the fact they can also be mains powered. Facade lighting is an obvious one, and throughout the region, there is a big push on being carbon conscious, so LED is clearly the direction of the future.
Astera’s Sales & Marketing Director, Sebastian Bückle, commented: “I am delighted to be working with NMK and confident that we have a highly motivated, innovative, progressive-thinking and well-connected partner who will really be pushing and making it happen for us in the region.”
Following an expo in Dubai earlier this year, Sebastian was impressed with the enthusiasm, drive and knowledge of the players, people and companies. “There is a lot of activity in the GCC, with a vibrant market with huge potential for Astera, so we look forward to a busy and productive long-term working relationship with NMK.”
Astera’s range of entertainment and architainment LED lighting has been used to illuminate numerous high profile and world-class events. The dynamic range of eco-friendly portable lights can be used on stages, at live events and product launches, for TV productions, video and movie shoots as well as for illuminating buildings and public spaces, thanks to award-winning products like the Titan Tube, the Helios Tube, the AX3 and AX5.
Alex Kemanes, NMK’s chief operating officer
Adding to this, the AsteraApp is a key feature of the brand, offering intuitive, advanced and straightforward control over multiple fixtures.
“Having simple and powerful control of complex lighting programs and effects coupled with the portability of Astera means that lighting designers can focus on being creative without worrying about potential limitations like cables and rigging,” stated Darren Caithness, Lighting Business Manager – NMK Electronics.
This agreement with Astera will further complement NMK’s growing lighting division.
More info on Astera products and NMK Distribution.
Text: Astera. Photo courtesy NMK shows Darren Caithness, NMK’s lighting business manager.
