June 2016 - Mountain NEWs

30 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCTS] Accessorize in minutes with our 3 new Product Bundles

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 30, 2016

Drop Prevention Package

Fall protection is a must, but don’t neglect stocking up on drop prevention items as well. Python Safety’s drop prevention products include tethers, holsters and wristbands that keep your tools and loose items safe from accidental drops at height. Our Drop Prevention Package includes the Hammer Holster (includes Hook2Quick Ring Coil Tether), Adjustable Radio Holster, and Slim Pullaway Wristband (available in SM, MED, and LG). Be a safety role model on site with these 3 reliable products that keep you, and those below you, safe.

29 Jun 2016

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[EVENT RECAP] Electric Forest

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 29, 2016

Hundreds of eager festival-goers grabbed their hammocks and tents and headed to Rothbury, Michigan, for the 2016 Electric Forest festival this past weekend. By the time attendees flocked to the forest, Mountain Productions was ready to show them, and the performers, a good time on a good stage.

This year, Mountain Productions was responsible for the Sherwood Court Stage, the Observatory stage, the Forest stage and Hanger Stage, along with camping pods, risers, barricades, front of house positions, and additional auxiliary structures put in place to ensure everyone enjoyed the immersive experience.

Photo Courtesy of Tim McGuire © Tim McG Photo

28 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCTS] Mountain Productions’ Cables and Connectors

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 28, 2016

Mountain Productions proudly manufactures feeder and fly cables in-house using only the highest quality components. We’ve been assembling cables domestically for years in our electric and cable shop, and are fully capable of custom orders beyond the standard inventory of connectors we carry.

Feeder Cables

These cables supply power from your power source to your hoist control units, and we can cut any length of cable you may need to power up your system. Our standard lengths are 10’, 25’, 50’, 75’, 100’, 150’ and 200’ and we provide the options for a bare tail or CAM connection.

27 Jun 2016

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Bring Your Old Stage to the Modern Age: 3 Things Your Old Venue Should Consider

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 27, 2016

While older spaces may add a sense of character and class to an event, there are several limitations to operating in a dated environment, all of which can lead to narrow booking opportunities and higher labor costs compared with the competition. By transforming an older building into a modern venue, you’re able to maintain the comfortable, charming atmosphere with an enhanced experience for you and your audiences.

Subgrid Systems

Because many older venues are reconfigured spaces originally meant to be ice rinks and armories, they aren’t designed with rigging in mind. This creates a difficult chain of events for a production crew who must now pre-rig their events ahead of time.

23 Jun 2016

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CM Lodestar Contactor History

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 23, 2016

When performing maintenance on your CM Lodestar chain hoists, it’s important to know the style and model of hoist you’re working with, as each Lodestar model requires different components. One electric chain hoist part that has a variety of part numbers per hoist model is the contactor. In CM’s Entertainment Product Maintenance Manual ©2010, they outline the different contactors that have been used over the years, which part numbers refer to which hoist, and if they are still currently in use. We’ve put this helpful information in a chart below that’s a great resource to have available next time you’re reordering parts. Enjoy!

22 Jun 2016

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[STAGING SPOTLIGHT] Terratrak Plus Groundcover

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 22, 2016

Although it’s not made of steel and doesn’t stand 60+ feet in the air, Terratrak Plus groundcover flooring is this week’s Staging Spotlight. But what’s so special about a 48” x 48” piece of plastic? In short, Terratrak Plus is one of the strongest and most reliable groundcover products, protecting the turf below while withstanding the enormous weights of site vehicles including forklifts, cranes, and more. Here’s a closer look at what makes Terratrak Plus a necessity at any outdoor event.

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Terratrak Plus is a flooring product from Terraplas, the “World’s No. 1 Turf Protection Company.” Terraplas’s original flooring product was designed for turf protection at Wembley Stadium in London, but now their variety of flooring products are used all over the world.

21 Jun 2016

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[FEATURED PRODUCT] KASK’s Super Plasma Helmet

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 21, 2016

This week’s featured product is from KASK, an Italian company specializing in developing, designing, and manufacturing safety helmets. KASK’s Super Plasma helmet is ANSI and CSA certified, and provides the user with comfortable protection for the hard work days ahead. (ANSI Z89.1-2014 & CSA Z94.1-2005) KASK’s mission, as stated on their website, is “to maintain a perfect balance between technological excellence, functionality, safety, and attractive design in [its] products.” The Super Plasma helmet is a perfect example of their mission statement. Let’s take a closer look at the Super Plasma helmet.

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Ventilation is important for all-day comfort, and the Super Plasma helmet features 10 air intakes and internal outflow channels for ultimate breathability—a must-have feature for those hot summer days. Better yet, the air intakes are equipped with an anti-intrusion grill, preventing the entry of any debris.

20 Jun 2016

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5 Ways a Venue Installation System Can Improve Your Event Space

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 20, 2016

Arenas, stadiums and theaters bring in some of the world’s best talent and performers, but there’s more to it than just booking the Billboard Top 100 artists. Venue managers must be able to stay up-to-date with the industry best practices and technology, and their valuable event space must be able to accommodate performers’ needs while staying on budget and bringing in profit. There are a variety of venue installation services that can revamp, update, and expand your venue capabilities. Here are 5 benefits of venue installation systems and how they can re-invent your workflow and production.

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16 Jun 2016

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7 Tips for Perfect File Preparation – Custom Softgoods & Banner Printing

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 16, 2016

A creative and bold graphic theme can elevate an event into an experience that not only sounds great, but visually looks just as appealing. Festivals such as Lollapalooza, Hot 97 Summer Jam, and The Governors Ball as well as universities including Wake Forest, Rutgers, and U Penn all utilize custom softgood branding for their event staging. Brainstorming possible ideas, selecting a theme, and then executing all of the graphic work for any event is an impressive and laborious task. The last thing you want is to end up with production issues with your submitted artwork, sometimes only days before your event. Here are a few things to keep in mind when creating artwork for large format banner printing. Be aware of these essential points in the design process to avoid last-minute fire drills in production.

15 Jun 2016

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[STAGING SPOTLIGHT] Truss Roof Grids

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 15, 2016

Our variety of roof grids make nearly any type of production possible. Our classic Hercules Grid has been leading the industry for years and the Mountain Truss System boasts some of the highest rigging capacity you can find in a temporary structure. This week’s Staging Spotlight is about our third type of grid: Truss Roof Grids.

Assembled with lightweight aluminum truss from Tomcat or James Thomas Engineering, Mountain Productions’ Truss Roof Grid is perfect for high profile events looking for a clean, sleek finish. This grid is extremely versatile, and can be customized using different lengths and types of truss. Our main grid options feature either Tomcat spigoted truss or Thomas plated truss.