The CE-approved ballast is 35cm x 17cm wide x 24cm high and weighs 8kgs. Its supply Voltage range is 185– 265V a.c and its supply frequency is 47-63Hz. It has a power factor of 0.65 and lamp current up to 85A, with a lamp voltage range of 19.2-28.8Vdc.
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Austin Burbank founder and editor is Bruce Jordahl, formerly the editor of the US-based Pro Lights & Staging News (PLSN) magazine. He commented: "Total Production has long had a great reputation over here for its editorial values and commitment to the industry. A US version will give us the time and space to fulfill those same aims specifically for the American market. By bringing the title over, the industry already knows the style and quality of magazine
The new warehouse and offices will consolidate all the equipment stock - including James Thomas trussing, ground support systems, Lodestar Motors and Summit’s own SmarTmast small footprint PA towers - in one location. The warehouse will have easier access for trucks, and geographically, Sissinghurst is well located for major motorways and road routes. It’s 45 minutes from central London on the train.
The offices - all with South facing windows - have been designed and purpose built by the Sum
"The actual construction was extremely complex," said ESS’s Jeff Burke, "as there’s not a single perpendicular truss or right angle in the entire structure. We used 228m of LT Tower Truss and 24 specially designed and fabricated angled frames to allow the truss sections to interact."
"The outer covering was 700gsm blackout fire retardant pvc, printed on one side to a design by Andy Johnstone," said ESS project manager, Rob Smalldon. "The finished p
The Judges at the Exhibitor Show were impressed with many features of the truss, giving special mention to its pleasing good looks, versatility and branding capabilities. Many positive comments were also made about the weight of the truss (approximately 1lb per linear foot) and the reduced cost of drayage from loading dock to show floor.
In addition to the strong, lightweight and infinitely customizable carbon fiber truss, the acrylic p-wave version is now ready to ship.
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Also on show from ChainMaster was a new add-o
According to the Opera House’s artistic directors Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, the passage of time and millions of visitors have taken their toll on a building that has received no major repairs to either its mechanical, technical or performance spaces since the late 1920s. The new 2,890-seat auditorium has been redesigned to be an aesthetically stunning and state-of-the-art performance hall worthy of housing Seattle’s world-class performances for years to come.
JR Clancy, specialists in the
The BGV C1 Lodestars have double the normal hoist safety factor, with a 10:1 chain safety factor; double brakes - each capable of stopping the full load; 4-position limit switches including emergency switches; 24V control; under/overload electronic protection and a slack chain detection device.
The FX Star has all t
Harkness Hall, which manufactures screens for a wide range of applications including cinema, AV, theme parks, attractions and special events, will now focus on its core screen manufacturing and distribution activities. Andrew Robinson, MD of Harkness Hall told L&SI: "The divestment of the theatre products division follows an opportune approach from its management. It will enable Harkness Hall to focus on developing our worldwide screen business based on our operations in Europe, USA and Asia.
"Our current range of screen surfaces and
The unusual request came from Park Avenue Productions, who were organizing a launch event for the Orange brand in The Netherlands. Fortunately, ESS had developed technology for the ‘Orange Experience’ in Bucharest the previous year, and was able to reapply some of the equipment used then. "We modified the original system with new 200sq.m front and back sheets and designed a brand new base unit of steel beams," said Smalldon. "The base unit interacted between the barge and the other components ensuring stability of the tall, sail-like marque (which measured 15 x 15 x 3m), even in adverse wind conditions." The entire structure was built in Amste
Dimitroff joined Columbus McKinnon as a customer service representative in 1996 and since then has held numerous titles within the organization. Most recently, he was a customer service supervisor while simultaneously handling a variety of duties on the entertainment side of the business.
CM has also announced that Stuart
They come in two sizes - the mini and the maxi (which can hold a load of 100kg) and are available in black and white in bags of 10s or 20s. Charles Haines, Halls’ managing director, said: "After years of making what felt like thousands of cyc stretchers and drape clamps out of 3 x 1 and sash cord in my days as a stage carpenter, I always thought there had to be a better way. There never seemed to be any left after a get-out and we had a ‘scraps box’ in the workshop - just for making replacements. Well, now we’ve got a better way - easy,
Stage Technologies provided the production with a single-axis performer flying system, using a BigTow winch for counter weight assist and a Juggler control console. In a play where nymphs, fairies, royalty and common folk all clash on stage in their frantic search for love, the pr
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Mark Ager and John Hastie founded Stage Technologies in 1994 to develop and supply theatres and entertainment venues internationally with computer-controlled systems to move scenery and fly performers. In the nine years since its inception, it has gone from strength to strength, and now has an impressive list of clients based around the globe. Most recently, the company has supplied automation systems for the new Wal
Adrian Brooks is one of the industry nice guys - at least in my book - something I put down to the fact that his feet remain firmly on the ground, despite the obvious success of the Litestructures operation.
Although he’d probably be the last to admit it, he is now sitting at the head of an impressive empire which offers the design, installation, sales and hire of a complete range of trussing, display and staging systems. Operating from a central HQ in Wakefield, with satellite offices in Nottingham and London, and an overseas distribution centre in Emsdetten, Germany, the company employs over 80 people across its four operations (including three install
The tour features an integrated show performed by both S Club Juniors and Seniors, with the Juniors’ high-action set kick-starting the evening’s entertainment. The live camera mix is directed by Blue Leach, working with an XL team of five. Leach was also involved in creating most of the Seniors&r
ELP were in charge of structural design and all rigging services. Their specialist crew made use of an assortment of rigging hardware, 'A' type trussing and sand ballast to create a solid and safe structure. Head rigger Richard Wythes remarked "Jack is genuinely scared of heights so it was a real ordeal for him.we had to make sure that every health and safety aspect was checked and double checked."
Despite blustery conditions the event was a great success and became one of the most memorable episodes on red nose day. ELP managing director Ronan Willson co
The system allows for the quick and easy raising/lowering of suspension or lighting bars for scenery and lighting equipment with a motor-driven unit. It can be installed onto any style of fixing or structure, including universal beams, trussing, channels and barrels. Tony Griffiths sees it as a cost-effective alternative to the more sophisticated power-assisted winch sets: "Unibar fills a gap between these types of products and manual winches or hemp sets. It’s ideal for schools, colleges, sports halls, smaller
The Open Day will include presentations from a number of key speakers including representatives from PLASA, the DTI and IIR Exhibitions. The presentations will focus specifically on doing business in Russia, emphasizing changes in the business culture, the types of assistance that can be accessed, the pitfalls to avoid and the opportunities available. The event will be a half-day session starting at 11.00am and concluding at 1.15pm with a buffet lunch to follow.
All interested parties are invit
Engineering specialists Stage Technologies are no stranger to enhancing high profile music tours with automation solutions having worked with artists such as Janet Jackson on her ‘All for You’ tour in America and Westlife’s ‘World of our own’ UK tour.
The elaborate centre stage production incorporates a similar design to the 200
The three-day event format ran for over three weeks, during which invited delegates were treated to a variety of experiences with the new cars being central to the presentation throughout. "Essentially," said Stage One’s Simon Wood, "the first day consisted of three distinct areas where delegates were treated to different aspects of the vehicles and entertained along the way."
The first of these was the Plenary area, where the company’s logo was displayed on the back wall behind a stage area with two lectern positions, a
