Jands has been appointed as the exclusive Australian distributor for High End Systems (HES). This partnership coincides with the launch of High End Systems’ next-generation Hog console range.
With a strong and successful relationship spanning more than 40 years, Jands has proudly represented Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) in Australia. As High End Systems is a subsidiary of ETC, this expansion into the HES portfolio is a natural progression.
Desmond Yim, sales manager at ETC Asia, said: “After such a long and successful relationship between Jands and ETC, it is great to now have Jands represent High End Systems in Australia. This partnership further strengthens the ties between our companies and the market.”
Paul Mulholland, executive chairman of Jands, said: “I am excited to once again be able to offer Hogs in Australia. I still remember sitting in a pub in London with the Flying Pig Systems owners, planning the original Jands Hog. To now see the latest iteration of the product is incredibly rewarding.”
Jands will provide full support and distribution for the complete range of High End Systems lighting and control products, including the new Hog consoles.
This new chapter also brings a shift in Jands’ representation portfolio. With the addition of High End Systems, Jands and Robe have mutually agreed that Jands will no longer represent Robe in Australia.
Following Robe’s recent acquisition of LSC Control Systems, the company is now well-positioned to manage its Australian presence directly — aligning with its broader global market strategy. This transition does not affect Anolis, and Jands will continue to represent and distribute Anolis products in Australia.
Mulholland said: “It has been an honour to represent Robe for the past eight years and to witness the company’s remarkable growth and innovation under the leadership of Josef Valchar. While it is sad to part ways, this change was inevitable as Robe takes full control of its presence in Australia. I wish them well in this new chapter.”