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Around this time both Ampco and Candela also started to focus on system integration and installations. 2000
The concept of ESP is born; an outsourcing division for manufacturers who want to get connected to the European market. We are still expanding as a company in as well people as skillset in the marketing, finance and technical departments. The Belgian Sales divisions of the group decide to become independent and Karel De Piere acquires 100% ownership and sells his stake in the Ampco Flashlight Group.
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During both previous years, FACE initiated various joint ventures with several overseas MI brands. Our sales team grows further with a sales representative in Spain and France. 2018 Ampco and Candela join the Ampco Flashlight Group, which has various companies branching out in Sales, Rental and Technology divisions. To serve and expand the Italian market an additional team member has joined our sales team for the MI brands. This way FACE can run an efficient operation in Italy. To support the company's growth new satellite sales divisions are set up in The Netherlands and Germany. FACE and ESP develop a new digital strategy and move into B2B E-commerce activities to better support the larger market. 2015 FACE specializes in Audio, Lighting and Video and supply hardware, software and services to professionals, the project market and a network of dealers active in the entertainment, communication and architectural markets. 2012
Candela was founded as a daughter of Ampco, aiming to expand the distribution business to professional lighting equipment. The group continues expansion in the Benelux, Germany, France and Romania. All Audio-Visual techniques are supplied with a large focus on the entertainment market. 2009 The company started distributing professional audio equipment for the entertainment market and represents widely known brands such as Martin Audio, Midas Consoles, BSS and AKG. 1998