And then there was one

Barco acquires HES, leaving Martin as the only stand-alone moving lights manufacturer of what was once the big 3 (with Vari*Lite now a Genlyte/Philips company).
http://livedesignonline.com/news/barco_buys_high_end_0610/

The Wedding party, from left to right, HES Chairman "Just along for the ride", next to Barco front-man "Maybe now my kids will think I'm cool", to the side of HES Co-founder "... or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage", and of course who could forget the other HES Co-founder "that guy".

Now I know what you all are thinking, please God please, don't let this be the end of ridiculous Richard Belliveau viral videos. But somehow, somehow, we'll find a way to get through this together.

So does anyone out there really NOT think that this is simply so Barco can solidify its place at the top of the digital lights/ projection kingdom? Probably dumping the rest of HES's non-IP-based assets?

I'm sure Strong's marketing department is already working on creative new slogans...
The Original Studio Color, Now By Strong!