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Kinesys Catches the Moves on Strictly Live tour

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Twenty-seven axes of Kinesys automation were in action on the 2016 ‘Strictly Live’ UK arena tour, produced by Phil McIntyre Entertainments.Str The completely sold out tour was presented by the Great British Bake Off’s Mel Giedroyc and once again provided a highly successful sequel to the BBC’s blockbusting “Strictly Come Dancing” phenomenon, offering fans nationwide the chance to experience all … [Read more...]

MGG Invests in Kinesys

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The first South African rental company to invest in Kinesys automation is MGG, based in Linbropark, Johannesburg. MGG was founded by Mark Gaylard in early 1998, and has grown into one of the leading production solutions facilities in the country. MGG has always been a proactive investor in innovative premium brands and technologies, a strategy that’s kept them at the forefront of the busy South … [Read more...]

Holiday on Ice Believes in WIcreations

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Entertainment industry engineering and automation specialist WIcreations has delivered a custom automation solution for the brand new Holiday on Ice show “BELIEVE”, as well as fabricating the elaborate set as an efficient and tourable package.   The world premiere of the fantastic new ice dance spectacle took place in Grefath, Germany and is now touring Europe. Hans Willems led the WI team … [Read more...]

Painting with Light creates Show Design for Holiday on Ice ‘Believe’

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The new Holiday on Ice “Believe” show takes the whole concept of ice musicals to a new level of production and presentation, directed and choreographed by Olympic and world Ice skating champion Christopher Dean to great acclaim. Belgian design practice Painting with Light has created the set, lighting and video designs for this vibrant, colourful and dramatic spectacular which is a contemporary … [Read more...]

Penn Elcom Online Goes Live!

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Global flightcase hardware and 19 inch racking manufacturer Penn Elcom has launched Penn Elcom Online, a brand new all-encompassing online portal offering a comprehensive and convenient sales outlet for over 4000 product lines. http://www.pennelcomonline.com/ http://www.pennelcomonline.com/en/About-Us/cc-1.aspx This includes the latest innovations from premium ‘umbrella’ brands, 19 inch … [Read more...]