Matt DeLong Joins Imperial Pyro & Special Effects as Chief Operating Officer

Imperial Pyro & Special Effects, the Bunnell, Florida-based specialist specializing in fireworks, proximate displays, sporting events, and custom production, has appointed Matt DeLong as COO.

Beginning his career as a lighting designer, DeLong has previously been a product manager at CITC FX and Rosco Laboratories in both effects and lighting equipment categories. During that time, he worked extensively with high-profile clients internationally.

"Matt brings a deeply technical expertise and a deep understanding of how to help bring our clients' visions to life," says Jack Lambert, CEO and founder of Imperial. "I'm excited to have him on board as we continue to grow and evolve around the needs of our clients." DeLong will assume the supervision and oversight of the company's day-to-day operations in addition to developing retail sales and systems integration.

Imperial Pyro and Special Effects recently acquired the Intelligent Fog System (IFS) from Rosco. IFS is the world's only remote head water-based fog system designed specifically for permanent installations featuring industrial-grade, self-cleaning modular components with a centralized fluid supply. "With the addition of IFS to our portfolio Imperial will have the ability to offer even more solutions to our most demanding customers with sustainable, long-term solutions that have historically been less accessible in the market," DeLong says.

"Joining Imperial is an incredible opportunity for me to bring my experience directly to our customers and provide them with the impact that they're constantly seeking. I'm thrilled to be a part of such an outstanding, fast-paced company," DeLong says.