Management Changes:
Nexxus Lighting Inc. (Charlotte, N.C., provider of LED and fiberoptic lighting systems and controls) has hired Mark Masterman as vp and Steve Gasperson as director, pool and spa division.
Mancini Duffy (New York architecture and design firm) has hired Damian Besculides as a senior associate.
nParallel (Minneapolis brand communication, strategy and display agency) has named Michael Morgan creative director.
Callison (Seattle design firm) has hired Jorge Sciupac as director of its Los Angeles office.
Merger/Acquisition:
Autoscreen India (Mumbai, India, supplier of screenprinting materials) has merged with SAATI, an Italian manufacturer of screen fabrics, emulsions and related products, to form SAATIindia PVT. Ltd.
Relocation:
Harlan Graphic Arts Services to 4752 River Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233. Phone: 513-251-5700.
Business Briefs:
PureSpectrum Inc. (Savannah, Ga., manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting) has contracted with lighting representative Ishwar Jain to represent the company in India.
Inc. (Grayslake, Ill., marketing-at-retail firm) has unveiled a redesigned corporate logo and tagline, “Retail Image Solutions,” that represents the company’s offerings in design, retail signage, displays and logistics.
Simon Property Group Inc. (Indianapolis owner, developer and manager of retail real estate) has teamed with ConEdison Solutions, an energy-services company, to expand its energy-efficiency program at its properties nationwide. Programs will include improvements in lighting, air conditioning, heating and energy controls.
Associations:
The National Association of Display Industries Inc. (NADI, Hollywood, Fla.) has named New York’s Cedar Lake Theater on West 26th Street the location of the NADI Theater, which will offer educational and networking events and a central gathering spot for attendees of the show, which will take place this year December 5-7.
The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York (IESNY, New York) announced former vp Bonny Ann Whitehouse has been named president.