Electronic Theatre Controls, also known as ETC, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1975, the company has approximately 950 employees and reported $170.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company's main product is content acquisition. It manufactures lighting and rigging technology, with its products found in small and large venues such as theatres, churches, restaurants, hotels, schools, television studios, casinos, theme parks, and opera houses.
Electronic Theatre Controls plans to showcase new Eos desks, Hog hardware, and the latest High End Systems automated fixtures at LDI 2026. On July 9, 2026, Internationaal Theatre Amsterdam upgraded its lighting control system to ETC's Eos Apex platform to support its world-class productions and touring program. Previously, on July 6, the company awarded $400,000 through its 2026 Community Support Fund to 16 not-for-profit community organizations in Queensland and New South Wales. This followed the appointment of Darren Beckley as Vice President of European Operations, effective immediately, on June 30. Beckley's new role supports ETC’s plans for more localized decision-making and reinforces its commitment to empowering regional teams serving customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Electronic Theatre Controls offers 2 products in the media tech and pro AV industries. Electronic Theatre Controls's product portfolio comprises of content acquisition and pro AV controls and infrastructure.
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Electronic Theatre Controls's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Electronic Theatre Controls's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is studio lighting systems. For full access to Electronic Theatre Controls's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Electronic Theatre Controls's customers primarily consist of live events and media managed services companies. Examples of Electronic Theatre Controls's customers include Dutch National Opera & Ballet and Independent Television News.
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