Electronic Theatre Controls
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingWisconsin, United States1001-5000 Employees
Electronic Theatre Controls designs and manufactures lighting and rigging technology used in a wide range of venues, from theatres and opera houses to churches, hotels, schools, and television studios. Headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company operates globally and counts nearly 1,400 employees across 13 corporate offices. A network of more than 300 authorized service centers and hundreds of certified technicians ensures local access to service and expertise. ETC was founded in 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin, by a small group of university students who sought an improved approach to lighting control. In 2026, the company expanded its architectural and control capabilities through the acquisitions of Pharos Architectural Controls and SixEye Limited.