mountainproductions, Author at Mountain NEWs

09 Feb 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in CM Hoist School, Tips, Tools, & Resources Permalink

Training from the Comfort of your Own Home – CM’s Online Lodestar Maintenance Training

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On February 9, 2017

CM Hoist School is approaching—are you registered and ready for one of the best training events of the year? A great program to enroll in prior to the CM Hoist School can be completed without the expense of travel. Even if you can’t make it this March, this proven digital training course is a great resource and perfect place to start your journey into hoist maintenance for all entertainment technicians and riggers. The CM Online Lodestar Maintenance Training course is packed with the information taught in CM’s proven one-day motor class and can be completed at your own pace and on your own schedule. Even better yet, we’re offering an incredible promotion that earns you a FREE license key to this digital training (see below for full details).

06 Feb 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in Featured Products Permalink

[FEATURED PRODUCTS] Announcing the Launch of CM Industrial Rigging Hardware & Manual Chain Hoists at MTN SHOP

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On February 6, 2017

As we continue to expand our product offerings, we’re excited to announce the addition of Columbus McKinnon’s Top Industrial Products in our Rigging Hardware and Manual Chain Hoist collections. We’re proud to be a Master Distributor of Columbus McKinnon’s renowned inventory, including both entertainment and industrial gear. Some of the new offerings include Wire Rope Clips, Screw Pin Shackles, CM’s Hammerlok®, and a variety of manual lever chain hoists. The CM brand is legendary in the entertainment field, but perhaps even more widely used in industrial houses due to the superior manufacturing and design of their hardware, chain, attachments, hooks, and slings.

05 Feb 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in Event Recaps Permalink

[EVENT RECAP] Ford’s Toughest Tailgate Challenge at Super Bowl Live, Houston, TX

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On February 5, 2017

The Super Bowl is more than just one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The NFL creates an entire experience for diehard fans each season leading up to the Big Game, and this year Houston hosted a nine-day massive fan festival with live music, interactive exhibits, and a ton of games for adults and children alike with the NFL Experience. Mountain Productions proudly provided the structure for Ford’s exhibit at Super Bowl Live which involved suspending two Ford Super Duty F250 trucks that represented an enormous goalpost.

02 Feb 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in Featured Products, MTN News, Tips, Tools, & Resources Permalink

[PROMO] 10% Off All Rigging Hardware with Purchase of 5 Electric Chain Hoists

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On February 2, 2017

Restock, replenish, and prepare for the busy season ahead!

Are you ready for the 2017 season? Now is the time to order all of the equipment you will need to kick-off the spring and summer event circuit. We have a great promotion in our rigging department that will help you save money and time as you prepare for your upcoming events.

01 Feb 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in MTN News, Staging Spotlight Permalink

Make a Bold Statement at Your Event with the MTN Flow Tension Fabric Structure

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On February 1, 2017

Create a stunning visual presence and make a bold statement at your event with the MTN Flow Tension Fabric Structure. This unique 10,000 sq/ft high-end structure takes influence from futuristic architectural styling to create an event space that is light, airy, and far superior to competing tent structures. Beyond its visual aesthetics, the MTN Flow Structure is effective and practical with 40’ of overall height and internal rigging points on 15’ centers. This premium structure is ideal for a wide range of productions and events including specialized corporate and VIP experiences. Read more

30 Jan 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in MTN News, Tips, Tools, & Resources Permalink

Build-A-Hoist Tool: Make Quoting Fast, Accurate and Easy

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 30, 2017

Looking for an easier, more precise quote? Our Build-a-Hoist online tool ensures a painlessly fast and accurate quoting experience and helps speed up the purchasing process. This resource takes you step-by-step through the various specifications needed for proper and accurate quoting and instantly sends your chain hoist requirements to our leading hoist experts and sales team with only a few clicks.

27 Jan 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in MTN News Permalink

Welcome to the Updated MTN news Blog!

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 27, 2017

Fresh Look, Same Quality Content

We’re excited to unveil the brand-new design and layout of our blog, MTN news—the official source for Mountain Productions’ latest headlines, news, event recaps, featured products, tips, resources, and all things production. Our content categories are now easier to access with an updated site navigation and category pages so that you can get to the stories you want to read faster than ever.

25 Jan 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in Industry News Permalink

Mountain Productions Set to Stand Out at Pollstar Live! 2017

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 25, 2017

Mountain Productions is set to stand out among the largest gathering of concert industry professionals in the world at the 2017 Pollstar Live! Conference in Los Angeles.

From January 31 until February 2, our team of dedicated experts will join hundreds of their friends and colleagues in Southern California for three days of catching up with the industry’s veterans and getting to know future friends. The Mountain crew will be set up at Booth 108 and are eager to discuss your next project and the variety of expertise Mountain Productions is prepared to provide.

24 Jan 2017

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Mountain Productions Welcomes Simon Franklyn as Director of West Coast Operations

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 24, 2017 With 1 Comment

With over 43 years of experience in project and production management, staging, rigging, and structural design, Simon Franklyn is a consummate professional in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Mountain Productions is excited to announce Franklyn’s addition to the Mountain team as our Director of West Coast Operations. His passion and innovative spirit with advance Mountain Productions’ long-standing reputation as North America’s leading staging and rigging company.

19 Jan 2017

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Updated Site Navigation Helps You Find Your Gear Faster at Mountain Productions Rigging Shop

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 19, 2017

Our latest updates and improvements to the Mountain Productions Rigging Shop include a streamlined navigation and re-organized product collections that help locate specific products easier than ever. These updates are beyond aesthetic and were implemented to make the time you spend on our shop as efficient as possible. We know that you’re busy and sometimes the best orders are the quickest and most painless—head on over to Mountain Productions Rigging Shop to see the difference!

Streamlined Navigation

At the top of our site, you’ll notice a more prominent link that takes you right to the heart of our inventory. Our re-designed navigation is meant to give you deeper access to sub-collections within one click.