JG Electronics

What JG Electronics does

JG Electronics is a Dutch sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) based in Kortenhoef, Netherlands, that develops custom software and manufactures electronic hardware products primarily for the stage, theatre, and event production industry. The firm is operated by a single individual with no hired staff, founded per firmographics in 1984 but with the documented project history concentrated from 2014 onward. Its primary customers are professional theatres, concert halls, pop venues, opera houses, rigging companies, and event production firms across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania, with a secondary audience of DIY guitarists, audio hobbyists, and the technical maker community.

The product portfolio rests on three technology pillars. The first is a suite of DMX/Art-Net lighting control applications distributed via the Apple App Store, including Remote DMX for iPhone/iPad and Remote DMX Free for MacBook, which expose up to 1024 DMX channels across two universes over Wi-Fi/Ethernet. The second is an industrial automation stack built on Delta PLCs (DVP28V11S2W), Delta HMI touchscreens, variable frequency drives, and SSI encoders, deployed for stage hoist control with SCAN-RIG Newton 300 and Newton 500 winches and for custom dimmer management. The third is the proprietary Pino Easy Switch — a relay-based dimmer retrofit co-developed with Roadtech Services that converts ADB dimmer circuits (Eurorack 60, Memorack 180, Eurodim 2/3, Twintech) to fixed 230V/50Hz, addressing a documented obsolescence gap in legacy European theatre infrastructure; this is commercialized under the Pino Solutions joint brand at pinosolutions.be. The same owner also designs tube amplifier building blocks (EL84, 2xEL34, Fender Deluxe Reverb replica, McIntosh MC60 restoration) and a custom CNC machine, with mechanical design in Shapr3D on iPad and in-house PCB manufacturing.

Revenue is generated through five streams: one-time Apple App Store purchases of mobile DMX apps; sale of Pino Easy Switch relay modules and replacement PCBs (e.g., 142 units produced January 2023); per-project custom engineering (PLC programming, hoist control architecture, dimmer powerboard design); direct-to-consumer tube amplifier hardware; and repair and modification services for ADB dimmers, Martin moving lights, and tube amplifiers delivered through the Belgian Roadtech Services workshop. Pricing is not comprehensively disclosed; one app tier is free, others are paid one-time licenses, and Pino Easy Switch pricing is published on pinosolutions.be. Distribution is direct or via App Store and Pino Solutions, with no reseller channel. The firm discloses no revenue figures, has no external funding, no parent company, and operates as a true lifestyle/consultancy solo practice.

Name

JG Electronics

Legal name

JG Electronics

Website

https://jgelectronics.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JG Electronics is a Dutch sole proprietorship developing macOS/iOS DMX apps, Delta PLC-based hoist and dimmer retrofits, and the proprietary Pino Easy Switch primarily for European theatres, concert venues, opera houses, and event production firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stage & Theatre Automation Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

Keywords

• DMX lighting control
• Stage automation systems
• Theatre lighting control
• Hoist control systems
• Tube amplifier modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Kortenhoef

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. iOS/macOS App Sales: Remote DMX apps sold through Apple App Store for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Free version available alongside paid versions. Revenue generated per-unit from app downloads.
2. Custom Engineering & Consulting Services: Custom hoist control system design, PLC software development, and power distribution circuit design for theatres, rigging companies, and entertainment venues. Billed per project.
3. Tube Amplifier Products: Sells tube amplifier building blocks, complete amplifiers (Fender Deluxe Reverb kit, Menno van der Veen project 6, McIntosh MC60 restoration), and guitar pickup replacements. One-time hardware sales.
4. Repair & Modification Services: Repair and modification of ADB theatre equipment (dimmers, lighting tables) and tube amplifiers. Collaboration with Roadtech Services in Belgium. Pino Switch modifications for ADB and Compulite dimmers. Production and supply of Pino Solutions relay PCBs.
5. Pino Solutions Products: Pino Easy Switch relay modules for ADB dimmer retrofits, sold as finished products with HMI configuration or MacBook app. Joint venture between Roadtech Services and JG Electronics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JG Electronics designs, develops, and manufactures custom electronic and software products for the stage, theatre, and event industry. Core offerings include Wi-Fi/Art-Net DMX lighting control applications for macOS and iOS, proprietary relay-based dimmer retrofit solutions (Pino Easy Switch) for legacy ADB installations, PLC-based hoist control systems integrating SCAN-RIG winches, and modular tube amplifier components for audio hobbyists. The company also provides custom engineering, repair, and modification services for theatre and audio equipment.

Product overview

JG Electronics is a one-man Dutch company that develops custom software applications and manufactures electronic hardware products primarily for the stage, theater, and event industry. The product portfolio centers on two main areas: (1) DMX/Art-Net lighting control software with dedicated apps for MacBook and iPhone/iPad, plus Arduino-based hardware projects for Ethernet/WiFi DMX receivers and SSI encoder interfaces; and (2) audio equipment including tube amplifier building blocks and complete amplifier kits (EL84, EL34, Fender Deluxe Reverb, McIntosh MC60 restoration). The company also produces industrial hoist control systems using Delta PLC and HMI platforms integrated with SCAN-RIG winches, and offers the Pino Easy Switch relay solution for converting ADB dimmer circuits to fixed voltage. Services include theater equipment repair (ADB dimmers, tube amplifiers) and custom CNC machine manufacturing. All software is developed in-house for MacOS/iOS using XCode, Cocoa, and Swift, while hardware products are designed using Shapr3D and manufactured in their own workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remote DMX for iPhone/iPad Mobile app for iPhone and iPad that controls DMX lighting equipment wirelessly via Art-Net over Wi-Fi, enabling dimmer and spotlight control without a dedicated light desk.
• Remote DMX Free for MacBook Free desktop application for MacBook that tests and controls DMX equipment via Art-Net protocol, supporting up to 1024 DMX channels across two universes.
• Art-Net Test Tool for MacBook MacBook tool for reading parameters and testing Art-Net networks, including DMX node configuration and preset management.
• UB333 BT BLE Scanner for MacBook MacBook application that reads temperature and moisture data from the UNI-T UT333 BT Bluetooth measuring instrument by reverse-engineering BLE characteristics FF01/FF02 using a Texas Instruments CC2540EMK-USB Bluetooth sniffer.
• Pino Easy Switch Proprietary relay-based switching solution for ADB dimmer installations (Eurorack 60, Memorack 180, Eurodim 2, Eurodim 3, Twintech) that converts dimmed circuits to true fixed 230V/50Hz voltage — not a dimmer-at-100% non-dim curve — for safely powering moving lights, DMX boosters, and fog machines in theatres, concert halls, and pop venues. Configurable per circuit via HMI touchscreen or via a MacBook Easy Switch app.
• Pino Switch 2-Channel Relay PCB Custom-designed 2-channel relay PCB for ADB Eurodim dimmers, produced in-house in small batches and supplied as part of the Pino Easy Switch product line.
• ADB Powerboard Replacement Custom-designed replacement power distribution PCB for ADB Eurodim dimmers, manufactured in-house as a substitute for failed original boards.
• Tube Amplifier Building Blocks Modular tube amplifier components — Preamp, Tone Control, Power Amp, Power Supply, and Speaker sections — that can be assembled into different amplifier configurations for DIY guitar amplifier and hi-fi audio projects.
• Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp Replica Kit Complete guitar tube amplifier kit replicating the Fender Deluxe Reverb design, constructed using high-quality components and offered to DIY guitar amplifier builders.
• Theatre Equipment Repair Services Repair and modification services for ADB theatre equipment (dimmer tables), audio tube amplifiers, Martin moving lights, and Pino Easy Switch installations, delivered in collaboration with Roadtech Services in Belgium.
• Custom Hoist Control Engineering Custom engineering services for SCAN-RIG Newton 300 (500 kg SWL) and Newton 500 (1000 kg SWL) electric winches, including Delta PLC software development, HMI touchscreen integration, variable frequency drive configuration, power distribution design, emergency-stop circuits, and encoder-based position and speed control for stage and theatre hoist applications.
• Squier Pickup Replacement Service Guitar pickup upgrade service that replaces stock Squier Stratocaster pickups with JC Vintage hand-wound 1960s replica pickups for improved vintage tone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pino Easy Switch provides true fixed 230V/50Hz from dimmed circuits — not dimmer-at-100% non-dim curve — enabling safe operation of moving lights, DMX boosters, and fog machines.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roadtech ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Roadtech Services (Belgium) is a key strategic partner for JG Electronics. Together they developed the Pino Easy Switch under the joint brand Pino Solutions. Roadtech provides the repair workshop and operational capacity for ADB theatre equipment (dimmers, lighting tables) while JG Electronics provides the electronics design and development. Services include repair of Audio Tube Amplifiers, Moving Lights (Martin), Dimmers (ADB), and Pino Easy Switch installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Avolites: UK-based DMX lighting console manufacturer (Titan, Ai product lines) serving concerts, theatres, and live events with Art-Net integration - directly comparable to JG Electronics in targeting the live production lighting control market.
• Chamsys: Manufacturer of MagicQ lighting consoles and DMX control software, competing in the same live event and theatre lighting control space with strong Art-Net support comparable to JG Electronics' Remote DMX solutions.
• City Theatrical: Specialist manufacturer of DMX accessories, wireless DMX (SHoW DMX), and theatre lighting tools - operates in the same niche custom-tools-for-DMX-and-theatre segment as JG Electronics' utility apps and hardware.
• ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls): Major theatre lighting control manufacturer producing DMX consoles, dimmers, and architectural lighting controls used by the same professional theatres, concert halls, and opera houses that JG Electronics serves with its Remote DMX and Pino Easy Switch products.
• MA Lighting: Manufacturer of grandMA series lighting consoles and Art-Net native DMX control systems - the dominant professional lighting control platform against which JG Electronics' Remote DMX Art-Net applications compete as lightweight mobile/secondary control options.
• Pathway Connectivity: Manufacturer of DMX networking, routing, and distribution products for architectural and entertainment lighting - directly comparable to JG Electronics' signal routing and distribution offerings for live venues.
• ENTTEC: Manufacturer of DMX interfaces, Art-Net nodes (including the ODE used by JG Electronics in its Remote DMX setup), and lighting control hardware - a closely comparable peer in the Art-Net/DMX tooling space.
• Zero 88: Specialist in theatre and performance lighting control consoles (FLX, Solution series) with focus on smaller and mid-size venues - directly comparable niche targeting to JG Electronics' stage and theatre product line.

Broad incumbents

• Claypaky (formerly ADB Stagelight): Italian professional lighting manufacturer that acquired ADB Stagelight - the original manufacturer of Eurorack, Memorack, Eurodim, and Twintech dimmer systems that JG Electronics' Pino Easy Switch is purpose-built to retrofit.
• High End Systems: Professional lighting console manufacturer (Hog 4, S Series) under ETC ownership - competing in JG Electronics' professional theatre/live event market from a larger, broader-portfolio incumbent position.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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