Blue Planet and Lightscape Announce Partnership and Expansion

Blue Planet AVL and Lightscape Lighting & Equipment announce a strategic partnership which bridges the gap between the Live Entertainment and Motion Picture markets. This collaboration creates a powerhouse operation in which both companies will now simultaneously offer their specialized services to all clients. Blue Planet and Lightscape have also started an aggressive expansion across the US, beginning with their joint operation in Atlanta, Georgia, opening early October 2022.

In this partnership, Blue Planet will now begin offering a variety of rental gear in all locations, beginning with Lighting Consoles and DMX Control Gear, all backed by Lightscape's unique equipment management services model. Additionally, Lightscape is now able to offer sales and service directly to their Film and Television client base, all powered by Blue Planet.

Commenting on the company's new partnership and expansion plans, Mike Gormley, co-founder and CFO of Blue Planet says, "We are all very delighted with the launch of this partnership with Lightscape which will expand our company's footprint into Georgia, a critical first component in our company's strategic growth plan." The new Blue Planet Atlanta based team is comprised of highly qualified and dedicated specialists providing sales of top-tier entertainment gear, as well as the superior technical service and client support Blue Planet is known for." Gormley adds, "Our continued growth has brought with it a higher demand for our sales and service model in multiple markets around the country. Our partnership with Lightscape will ensure that all our clients receive the absolute best customer service experience possible."

Lightscape released the following statement regarding their partnership with Blue Planet, "Lightscape is beyond excited by our continually evolving partnership with Blue Page | 2 Planet AVL, being able to offer sales and service directly to the film and entertainment industries in the Southeast will drastically improve our customer's equipment experience. Blue Planet's history of excellent customer support and vendor relations coupled with Lightscape's innovative approach to equipment management will allow all our customers and partners to thrive throughout the industry."

Lightscape offers Sales and Service through their partnership with Blue Planet and will continue to offer Lighting Control Rentals, Specialty Lighting Equipment, Educational Training, and Equipment Management Services such as Warehousing, Insurance, Billing, Inventory Control, Technical Support, Software Integration, Consignment and Concierge Service for our Rental Partners."

Blue Planet and Lightscape will be hosting an Open House and Vendor Showcase at their facility on Sunday, October 9, located at 640 Airport S. Pkwy, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30349. Their Grand Opening is slated for the next day, October 10.