In 1969 a massive oil spill destroyed the coastline of Santa Barbara, California. In response, Gaylord Nelson, a US Senator from Wisconsin, was inspired to harness and redirect the energy of the young adults who, at the time, […]
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STORIES ABOUT US AND OUR CULTURE
Warm thank you from all of us
On behalf of everyone at ETC, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and sympathy over the loss of our beloved leader Fred Foster. The Foster family is also an intimate part […]
A behind the scenes look at where our LEDs were born
We each have a past. Some more shady than others. And when it comes to the LEDs we use in ETC fixtures you might be surprised to learn where each comes from. Surprisingly, not a single one was […]
ETC and High End Systems turn heads at LDI
Team ETC and High End is settling back in after a flurry of activities at LDI this weekend…
ETC has been a start-up for a long time
A first-hand account from founder and CEO Fred Foster about ETC’s past and future ETC is a start-up…and it has been for more than 40 years. In 1975, four UW students — Gary Bewick, James Bradley, my brother […]
Safety is a go in ETC’s factory
If you’ve been to ETC’s Middleton headquarters, you have already seen our entertainment lighting in action in what we fondly call Town Square. Wander deeper into the building, and you’ll find an equally impressive display of our architectural […]
ETC’s History Told Through T-Shirts
Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace once said, “The suit does not represent the businessman anymore. Nor does the loud shirt represent the rock star. The same man can now wear both.” The same sentiment drives the culture at […]
