Acquisition of Pandora's Box Line and Further Recognition for Nancy Knowlton in the Pro AV Industry News
In a significant move for the AV industry, Christie Digital Systems Germany GmbH has announced plans to sell its Pandoras Box product line to a group of three German industry experts. The new owners, Daniel Schäfer, Daniel Kaminski, and Andre Maier, bring over 50 years of combined expertise related to Pandoras Box and are committed to advancing its technology and market presence [1].
The trio, which includes a Coolux founder, a consultant, and a long-time user, aims to further develop the product's real-time rendering engine and control system, focusing on enhancing capabilities in the markets it serves, such as projection mapping, stage production, broadcast sets, and interactive museum applications [1].
The sale, which is close to being finalized as of mid-July 2025, marks a commitment to innovation and growth specifically for Pandoras Box by those who intimately understand its potential and customer base [1]. For Christie, the decision to divest Pandoras Box allows the company to streamline operations and refocus its resources on its core product lines and markets [1].
Meanwhile, in other industry news, Nancy Knowlton, CEO of Nureva and president of Nialli, a Nureva subsidiary, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to Canada [2]. Knowlton's achievements in the tech sector have been widely recognised, and her leadership continues to drive innovation and growth.
In the realm of AV distribution, Midwich and Audinate have announced a new U.S. partnership aimed at accelerating access to scalable, networked AV solutions [3]. The partnership will see Midwich offering Audinate's technologies, including Dante AVIO adapters, Dante Domain Manager (DDM), Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS), and Dante Via licenses.
Elsewhere, Chris Kontopanos has joined DPA Microphones as the new regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory. Kontopanos, who has nearly three decades of industry experience, will oversee sales of DPA Microphones, Austrian Audio, and Wisycom solutions [4].
In addition, 3G Productions has launched UsedGear.com, a platform for selling used lighting, audio, video, and rigging tools. The website offers specials, including grand opening deals on premium brands like Robe, MA Lighting, Shure, Kinesys Automation, ROE Visual, d&b audiotechnik, and L-Acoustics [6].
Finally, SpinetiX has appointed Annabelle Kayye as national customer success sales manager, United States, to enhance business support for channel partners [5]. Kayye's role will focus on strengthening relationships with SpinetiX's partners and ensuring their success in the market.
These developments underscore the ongoing dynamism of the AV industry, with companies and individuals continually seeking to innovate, collaborate, and grow. As the Pandoras Box sale nears completion, the AV world eagerly awaits the impact of the new ownership on the product's future.
[1] https://www.avnetwork.com/news/german-industry-veterans-to-acquire-pandoras-box-from-christie/6212961 [2] https://www.nureva.com/news/nancy-knowlton-named-officer-of-the-order-of-canada/ [3] https://www.audinate.com/news/midwich-audinate-announce-us-distribution-partnership [4] https://www.prosoundweb.com/live-sound/dpa-microphones-names-chris-kontopanos-regional-sales-manager-mid-atlantic-territory [5] https://www.avnetwork.com/news/spinetix-appoints-annabelle-kayye-national-customer-success-sales-manager-united-states/6212962 [6] https://www.3productions.com/usedgear/
- The new owners of Pandoras Box, a product line in the AV industry, plan to advance the technology's real-time rendering engine and control system, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in various markets such as projection mapping, stage production, and interactive museum applications.
- In a significant move for the industry, focusing on personal-finance and business, Christie Digital Systems Germany GmbH has decided to sell Pandoras Box, allowing the company to refocus on its core product lines and markets.
- The sale of Pandoras Box marks a commitment to growth and innovation within the finance and wealth-management sector, with the new owners, experienced in the industry, bringing over 50 years of combined expertise related to the product.
- Meanwhile, in the technology and industry sectors, Nancy Knowlton, CEO of Nureva and president of Nialli, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her significant contributions to Canada.
- As the AV industry continues to evolve, there are ongoing efforts to create collaborations, such as the new U.S. partnership between Midwich and Audinate, aimed at accelerating access to networked AV solutions, contributing to the overall growth of the technology and finance sectors.
