The Premium Staff Group is a large rental and production facility based in Mexico City, founded 7 years ago and owned by the very charismatic Francisco Estrada, who is also a prolific Mexican music show promoter. A sharp and successful entrepreneur, he started purchasing sound, lighting and video kit when he realised that his own concerts could benefit from higher production values … at … [Read more...]
LED Project Makes a Point with Robe
The rich and vibrant Latin music scene generates a lot of ‘crossover’ between artists and the production side of the industry in the Mexican rental world. Most people involved in companies started their industry careers playing in bands and many are still active musicians or are involved in artist management. Sergio Serrano – also a big fan of Robe - is one of those charismatic and multi-skilled … [Read more...]
Penn Elcom Invests Nearly £2 million in its Global Manufacturing Facilities
Flight case and speaker component manufacturer Penn Elcom has invested close to two million pounds in new manufacturing plant and technology across the group’s international operations in China, Mexico and the UK. Over a million dollars alone has been ploughed into upgrading the powder coating lines at all sites, part of a planned reinvestment strategy in Swiss made Gema spraying equipment … [Read more...]
Robe Makes Impact at Sound Check Xpo
Robe made a big impact at the 2015 Sound Check Xpo in Mexico City working closely with its Mexican distributor Vari Internacional, who this year swapped the space they had occupied in recent years for a larger, more visible booth in Olmeca III, an environment offering full control over surrounding noise, ambient lighting, etc. This reflects the great success that Vari has enjoyed generally … [Read more...]
Penn Elcom Opens New Manufacturing & Distribution Facility in Mexico
Flightcase, speaker cabinet and 19 inch racking solutions specialist Penn-Elcom announces the opening of a new fully operational manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico. It is part of the company’s planned expansion following robust trading worldwide in recent years, and the strategic location in Mexico’s bustling Baja financial and industrial centre will benefit both Penn’s Latin … [Read more...]