Electronic Theatre Controls[1] (ETC) is a manufacturer of live event technology based in Middleton, Wisconsin. Starting in the entertainment industry with a custom lighting control console in 1975, ETC has since expanded into power controls, rigging, luminaires, architectural and commercial installations, and horticulture lighting. They are known for lighting performance venues, museums,[2] building exteriors, stadiums,[3] and houses of worship.[4] ETC has won awards for its products, innovation, and company culture, including awards from Live Design and the Professional Lighting and Sound Association. They are known for their various lines of lighting fixtures, Eos lighting controllers, and Paradigm architectural control systems.
History
In 1975, University of Wisconsin-Madison students Fred Foster,