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08 Aug 2016

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Meet the Mountain: Bill Davis Joins the Team

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 8, 2016

The newest member of the Mountain Productions team is far from inexperienced. Bill Davis has taken on the position of hoist and rigging sales representative, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry.

Davis has served as a stagehand since the early ‘90s, but has taken on a number of other roles throughout the years. He got his start by helping out local bands and found himself working for a local amphitheater, soon after. While he started off as a truck loader, he quickly found himself serving as a promoter for the venue and different events throughout the region.

05 Aug 2016

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[Q+A] Insight from the Experts – Marty Wesstrom and the MTN BOX

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 5, 2016

In 2014, we launched our MTN BOX road case design to reinvent the way production houses stored and transported their equipment. This case boasts unmatched durability and versatility, with the inclusion of an interchangeable insert system. Marty Wesstrom, head of Mountain Productions’ rigging department, worked on the design of the MTN BOX for years in order to provide the industry with a more robust case compared to the classic ATA cases. But how did the MTN BOX project begin? Here’s our Q+A with Marty about his career in entertainment production, and the creation of the MTN BOX.

03 Aug 2016

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[VIDEO] Venue Installation Spotlight: Mountain Productions’ Sub-Grid

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 3, 2016

We’re excited to present an informative and visual look at the components of a venue installation sub-grid. This new video breaks down the different parts of Mountain Productions’ Sub-Grid, including the symmetrical load bays, trussing, rig points, and fall protection. Head over to our Venue Installation webpage and watch the video today!

Click Here to watch our Venue Installation Spotlight: Sub-Grid Video

02 Aug 2016

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[EVENT RECAP] VELD Music Festival

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 2, 2016

It’s become one of Canada’s premiere electronic dance festivals over the past 4 years, and the fifth year of VELD Music Festival continued the trend by hosting over 30 internationally acclaimed EDM artists that pumped the music all through Downsview Park in Toronto. VELD Music Festival puts a lot of resources into quality production, and each stage has an impressive display of video and lighting effects. Mountain Productions provided the strength needed to support the enormous production rigs at VELD and built an MTN Truss HD+ System and an MTN Truss HD System.

28 Jul 2016

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[Q+A] Insight from the Experts – Steve Marshall and Dirty Rigger®

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 28, 2016

Dirty Rigger™ is a growing brand in the entertainment industry, and their products have already been distributed to over 50 countries to rave reviews. Their product line revolves around quality varieties of rigging gloves, tool bags and belts that have been designed specifically for entertainment professionals. What makes Dirty Rigger’s product line rise above the competition? We went behind the scenes and spoke with Product Manager Steve Marshall about what drives him and Dirty Rigger to succeed. Production workers face unique issues and specific situations—how does Dirty Rigger manage to meet the high standards we demand? Take a look…

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26 Jul 2016

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Lejan Announced as MTN BOX® Dealer Representative in Netherlands

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 26, 2016

MTN BOX® partners with Lejan

Global Expansion for the MTN BOX® Brand

MTN BOX® is excited to partner with Lejan, an experienced provider of flight cases, bags, and transport cases with 80 years of high quality service. Lejan will be the MTN BOX® dealer representative in the Netherlands, making the MTN BOX® product line easily available to European users.

Lejan is a company backed by three generations of experience creating and manufacturing custom packing solutions. They are a full service provider, starting with research and development and following through the entire manufacturing process.

21 Jul 2016

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[Q+A] Insight from the Experts – Ed Leahy and The Chicago Flyhouse

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 21, 2016

We’re excited to host Ed Leahy from Chicago Flyhouse as the new rigging trainer at our 32nd CM Hoist School event. Ed is a veteran of the rigging industry, working with the world renowned Chicago Shakespeare Theater as their Technical Director before transitioning to The Chicago Flyhouse Inc. as their Head Trainer and Cruise Ship Division Manager. Chicago Flyhouse is a diverse production company providing a wide range of theatrical rigging services, including stage/studio rigging, automation, softgoods, safety/fall protection, and more. Ed took some time to talk to us about the Safer Venue program (Chicago Flyhouse’s rigging inspection program), what he’s seen change in the industry over the years, his career launch into rigging and more.

Ed Leahy from The Chicago Flyhouse

20 Jul 2016

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

CM Lodestar Lubricant Guide

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 20, 2016

We’re back with another handy resource detailing the proper lubrication procedures for 5 areas of a CM Lodestar. Maintaining hoists will greatly improve the operation and longevity of your equipment—make sure you’re taking the steps necessary to get the most out of your hoists. This is a quick reference guide, but if you need more information or assistance, we’re only a phone call away. Enjoy!

14 Jul 2016

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CM Tech of the Month: Wade Mannes and LMG

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 14, 2016

We’re excited to announce Wade Mannes from LMG as our CM Technician of the Month! Wade gave us some quick info about himself and his career before bustling away to his next job. Read more below.

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13 Jul 2016

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Anchor and stabilize your staging with these 5 types of Ballast

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 13, 2016

Nearly everything we build requires some type of ballast for stability and grounding. Ballast is necessary, especially when working outdoors, and ensures our stages are supported from the ground up. Monitoring wind speeds and the effect nature has on our structures is critical, but ballast is the anchor that provides the first level of stability. Here are 5 types of ballast that we use on our staging systems and support structures.

Water Tubs & Barrels

Water tubs offer many advantages as a ballast solution. Using water tubs saves money on trucking, as they are shipped without weight as a factor. Water is easily supplied on site, and the extra weight reduction can make a big difference on transportation cost and efficiency.