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business events news 22nd October 2015 Editor: Bruce Piper [email protected] www.businesseventsnews.com.au 1300 799 220 business events news Page 1 Today’s issue of BEN Business Events News today has two pages of news and the latest BEN  Christmas Venue Guide on page three. Staging Connections sold US events giant Freeman has been conrmed as the new owner of the Staging Connecons Group (BEN  breaking news), with the Freeman oer clearly trumping a previously announced deal with PSAV (BEN 15 Jun). It’s expected to be business as usual for Staging Connecons and its various oshoots including Exhibions & Trade Fairs, with Freeman conrming the operaon will retain its branding. Staging Connecons Group is now part of Freeman’ s audio visual division, with shareholders approving the takeover late last month prior to Federal Court approval on 01 Oct. “There are a lot of synergies between the Staging Connecons Group culture and that of Freeman, parcularly our customer-c entric approach to event delivery,” said Staging Connecons md Tony Chamberlain. “We’re condent that we will t together seamlessly,” he said. Freeman Audio Visual president Ken Sanders said he was thrilled to have Chamberlain as a partner. “We’ve been working with Staging Connecons over the years and have been impressed by their people and their culture. “There couldn’t be a beer t for Freeman as we connue to expand into global markets.” The move gives Freeman an immediate presence in Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore and Fiji via Staging Connecons’ 15 oces and almost 700 employees across the Asia-Pacic region. “As our clients are expanding globally, they want the same level of Freeman quality, service, technology and support in markets around the world,” said Freeman ceo Joe Popolo. New Pacifc World managing director SINGAPORE-BASED Selina Chavry has been named as the new global managing director for Pacic World. Previously regional director, Asia for the organisaon, Chavry has had an extensive career in the business events sector in London, Sydney and Singapore. The promoon comes as Pacic World connues its global expansion, with North Europe, the Mediterranean, India and China on the agenda along with Lan America (BEN  Mon). At the same me, Herve Joseph- Antoine has become Pacic World chairman. Expo Direct expands EXPO Direct has relocated its Sydney premises to Marrickville, with an ocial opening to take place early next month. CEO Eden Fridman said the company had outgrown its previous locaon quickly, with Expo Direct looking forward to “conn ued expansion in 2016. “Having a larger site will make it much easier to service our clients in NSW, Canberra, Queensland and Victoria,” he said. As well as boasng a larger warehouse and producon space, the new facility also features a permanent “Octanorm” training area, supported by Octanorm Australia. There’s also the latest Test & Tag equipment, as part of the rm’s focus on safety, best pracce and ongoing sta development. Fridman said he welcomed the opportunity to showcase the Expo Direct oering to event organisers and clients - 1300 397 634.

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