After 16 years with Power Gems, Ann Hill has assembled her final ballast at Manchester HQ. Back in 1998, Google had just been launched; Apple was unveiling the first iMac and Ann was learning all about electronic ballasts. Ann gave up a career in teaching to join us, but those skills never went t... Read Full Article
At Power Gems we always enjoy meeting up with local rental houses and studios, to better understand their needs. Hearing first hand from gaffers and lighting crews around the world, is vital to continually upgrade and maintain our product range. After a two week trip to the East Coast, starting in A... Read Full Article
If you ever have to send your Power Gems ballast to our Van Nuys facility in Los Angeles to be repaired, the chances are Carlos Perez will be the man wielding the soldering iron. This week Carlos has been over in the UK, visiting our head office in Manchester, to undergo further training in product ... Read Full Article
We are continually making new additions to the Power Gems family. This time, instead of unveiling a new high speed ballast, we’re delighted to welcome a new recruit. Michal Nazarewski joins our ever-expanding team at Power Gems HQ. Polish-born Michal brings a wealth of experience in prod... Read Full Article
Power Gems’ newly-appointed Sales Vice President for America, Dan Basso returned to his hometown of Chicago, to take in a 3-day tour of new and existing customers. An appointment-packed trip kicked off with a visit to Essanay Studio & Lighting Company, long time supporters of Power Gems ballas... Read Full Article
We’re on the look-out for a Product Assembler/Packer to join the ever-expanding team at our busy headquarters in Irlam, outside Manchester. Our UK headquarters are home to a team of fully qualified engineers and skilled assemblers who construct and test Power Gems products on site. The right ca... Read Full Article
