mountainproductions, Author at Mountain NEWs

14 Nov 2016

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Prepare for the Holiday’s Best Gifts and Sales at Mountain Productions Rigging Shop

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 14, 2016

Forget buying another sweater—get the gifts that really matter! At Mountain Productions Rigging Shop, we’re getting ready for our biggest sale yet on select items from DBI-SALA & Python Safety, Dirty Rigger, Estwing, Petzl, and KASK. These products are proven crowd pleasers and what’s better than giving a gift that will continue giving all year?

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Our safety and fall protection offering is extensive and provides only the most reliable brands. These items will keep your loved one, friend, or colleague safe on the job all year and will actually improve efficiency and comfort.

11 Nov 2016

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Mountain Productions Nominated for Pollstar’s 2016 Staging and Equipment Company of the Year

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 11, 2016

After taking home the honor of Staging Company of the Year as recognized by the Parnelli Awards, Mountain has again been nominated for another prestigious industry award. Mountain Productions is happy to announce that we have been nominated for Pollstar’s 2016 Award for Staging and Equipment Company of the Year!

The annual Pollstar Award nominees are chosen based on a strong track record for successful event productions throughout the calendar year. The winning candidate is then voted upon by PollstarPro subscribers. The final voting takes place online through a link emailed to all Pollstar subscribers and is open through December.

09 Nov 2016

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Riggers’ Reading List: 5 Books You Should Have in Your Collection

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 9, 2016

As the colder weather approaches, event production crews may find themselves with a little bit of free time. Whether you’re a rigger just getting started or an industry veteran, these five books are an excellent way to spend your time off the road.

1. Stage Rigging Handbook

By Jay O. Glerum

The Stage Rigging Handbook by Jay O. Glerum has become an industry staple. This go-to guide is to the point and provides an understanding of the rigging system, how to operate each type of rigging, and maintaining and inspecting your equipment.

08 Nov 2016

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Meet the Mountain: Matt Griffith, Director of Internal Operations

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 8, 2016

Matt Griffith is what you would call a “jack-of-all-trades”. Since his arrival at Mountain Productions in 2008, Griffith quickly established himself as an invaluable asset to the team, completing work and providing assistance to nearly every department in the company. Although his initial role based him in Mountain’s engineering department, Griffith now serves as Mountain’s Director of Internal Operations.

07 Nov 2016

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[EVENT RECAP] NBA Opening Night in Cleveland, OH – SL-320 Mobile Stage

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 7, 2016

Mountain Productions kicked off the opening night of the NBA season in Cleveland, Ohio by providing staging for the “NBA on TNT Road Show” outside of the Cavalier’s Quicken Loans Arena. The event was the launch of Turner Sports’ interactive road show sponsored by American Express and featured TNT’s Inside the NBA studio team providing pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage on-site along with a musical performance by Grammy-nominated rapper, Wiz Khalifa. Interactive experiences setup for fans completed this event including TNT Personality Themed Events, the On-Court Hoops Experience, “Singer Slam” Studio, and much more.

04 Nov 2016

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Trusted Support for your Safety Plan: MTN Steel Security Fencing

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 4, 2016

With great events comes great responsibility. The safety of your patrons and performers is the most critical aspect to any festival, concert or event. Sometimes the hype that your show generates becomes so intense that it turns a highly-anticipated performance into a dangerous situation. Fans can rush past security, break down shoddy barricade and endanger security crews, staff, and themselves in the process. Maintaining secure performance areas and safe borders for audiences is easily accomplished with MTN Steel Security Fencing.

03 Nov 2016

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Leica Lino: 3 Reasons You Need One on Your Next Job Site

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 3, 2016

Bringing along a member of the Leica Lino line of laser leveling devices is like bringing along another member of the team—one willing to lend a hand with some of the most frustrating tasks. We’ve decided to highlight a mere three of the endless ways in which a Leica Lino device can make your next project a breeze.

1. Accurate & Adaptable Alignment

When you’re on a construction or rigging site, an uneven platform or support structure could have devastating consequences to your accuracy, especially when your project is outdoors.

01 Nov 2016

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LDI 2016: Our Weekend in Vegas

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 1, 2016 With 1 Comment

What do thousands of entertainment production experts, Tom Petty and a former Las Vegas mayor have in common?

They all met at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the foremost production conference and trade show in the nation – LDI 2016. With more than 400 of the world’s top manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of professional products and services for the production and live entertainment industry on display, Mountain Productions, the leading staging and rigging company across North America, was in attendance to catch up with old colleagues and demonstrate to our new friends the many ways we can help make their production a success.

01 Nov 2016

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New Vendor Sessions at CM Hoist School: Lunch and Learn

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 1, 2016

This year we are introducing a new series of vendor sessions that will give our attendees first-hand seminars with the renowned brands that they use on a daily basis. The CM Hoist School Lunch and Learn vendor sessions will provide discussions hosted by brand representatives that are focused on informing and updating our attendees on the latest equipment they have to offer.

While attendees enjoy lunch, our vendors will present a quick dive into their products and most recent offerings. Students are encouraged to interact and ask questions—you’ll get the answer straight from the source!

18 Oct 2016

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West Coast Expansion – The MTN Truss HD+ and Hercules Grid Systems Are On the Move

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On October 18, 2016

Always primed and ready for expansion, Mountain Productions is excited to announce the arrival of the MTN Truss HD+ and Hercules Grid Stage Systems in the west coast. These systems will be exclusively available for our friends in the Western United States, allowing them to access the trusted strength and versatility of Mountain Productions’ staging for events of all sizes.

The Strongest Stage in the Industry

As one of the industry’s leading stage structures, the MTN Truss HD+ is our premier system and offers incredible load bearing capacity, unmatched weather protection, and the commanding presence that captivates audiences all over the country.