Portland, Maine, US – Diversified Business Communications, http://www.divbusiness.com, has acquired the exhibition and publication assets of Infocast Systems in Mumbai, India thus expanding Diversified’s global market access.
“The Infocast Systems’ team brings extensive experience in the exhibition and events industry and an infrastructure to launch and acquire other events in the region.” said Nancy Hasselback, President and CEO, Diversified Communications. “Meanwhile there is synergy between our products serving the entertainment technology and content storage business sectors with immediate opportunities for growth.”
Infocast Systems currently produces the PALM (Pro Audio | Live | Musician) Expo, Cinema India, the recently launched Info Communica Expo and the Home Entertainment India Summit. Their publishing division supports these industries with three publications: Studio Systems, Pro Sound Systems and Cinema Systems.
PALM Expo serves the musical Instrument, professional audio, music production, install sound, live sound and lighting equipment industries in Asia. This annual event, held in Mumbai, brings together musicians and sound/audio professionals with experts, education and the newest technologies and equipment. The publications, Studio Systems and Pro Sound Systems, cement their position in the music production marketplace with current content and year-round exposure. Cinema India is co-located with PALM Expo providing access to end user technology and services for production and content creators in the television, movie and music video industries with Cinema Systems as the supporting publication.
Diversified’s family-owned and value-driven culture make this partnership possible.” said Mr. Chopra, founder of Infocast Systems “however it is Diversified’s exceptional reputation and decades of experience, building major international events, that can help us grow our current events and expand into other marketplaces in India under the banner of Diversified Communications India Pvt Limited.”
“We are poised to build the Hollywood – Bollywood connection by leveraging our industry involvement to broaden international opportunities for associations, exhibitors and sponsors in the US and India.” Announced Kristin Petrovich, President of HD EXPO|Createasphere, a division of Diversified located in Burbank, California.
Ms. Petrovich will oversee international sales from the Burbank office and work in tandem with Mr. Chopra who will be Managing Director of Diversified Communications India. This division will be overseen by Graeme Selby, Chairman of Diversified Exhibitions Australia.