mountainproductions, Author at Mountain NEWs

11 Jan 2016

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Introducing Leica Geosystems on Mountain Productions Rigging Shop

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 11, 2016

We know how important it is to collect accurate measurements. Almost every aspect of entertainment production requires precise data, from site surveys to rigging points. Technology is changing the way we work, including the way we collect measurement data. It’s time to trade in the tape measurer and replace it with a laser distance meter.

Pictured: Leica DISTO E7400x

We’re excited to share that we have linked up with the original creators of the first laser distance meter, Leica Geosystems to provide their quality line of DISTO laser meters and LINO self-leveling lasers.

06 Jan 2016

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Insight from the Experts [Q+A]: CM’s Newest Hoist – IP66 Rated Next-Gen Lodestar

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On January 6, 2016

CM’s research and development department has been busy as ever, listening to customer feedback and demands, and working on new products that truly change the way we work. As one of the leading providers of quality chain hoists in the entertainment industry, CM has created hoists that cater directly to our needs. Last April, the 2-Ton, Single Reeve Lodestar was launched, giving customers and economical hoist that is lighter and easier to rig and transport (among many other added features! Read our article on CM’s RRS Lodestar here).

Now, CM has created a product that, again, is the solution to entertainment’s unique demands. We spoke to CM product expert and Vertical Market Specialist, Ken Tilson, about the newest chain hoist from CM: the IP66 Rated Next-Gen Lodestar.

22 Dec 2015

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And the winner is….

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On December 22, 2015

Thank you to all who participated in our Exofit NEX Harness Giveaway survey. We received helpful feedback and will be revealing some great new products and features to Mountain Productions Rigging Shop in the upcoming weeks that you have requested. Hearing from our customers is what helps us to provide exactly what you want from our online Rigging Shop.

Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for…

The winner of the Exofit NEX Blackout Harness is:

Brian Dziura of IATSE Local 22

Congratulations Brian, and thank you again to all our entrants! Check back to Mountain Productions Rigging Shop for exciting new content in the very near future. Until then, happy holidays!

15 Dec 2015

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An Inside Look at Columbus McKinnon’s Virginia Facility

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On December 15, 2015

Located in a small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Columbus McKinnon stands as one of the industrial landmarks in Damascus (well known as a “Trail Town” to oudoors enthusiasts and the Appalachian Trail community). When I was given the chance to visit the plant and work with CM’s team for a few days, I jumped on the opportunity. Mountain Productions is one of CM’s largest distributors and has maintained a long-lasting relationship with the manufacturing powerhouse. During my brief visit, I started to see what makes Columbus McKinnon stand out from its competition, and why Mountain Productions has stood by CM and its products for years.

10 Dec 2015

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Understanding the Lodestar Serial Number System

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On December 10, 2015

People have been trusting in CM’s legendary Lodestar chain hoist for years. Some of the oldest Lodestars ever manufactured are still in use today. Alot has changed over the years in terms of the Lodestar assembly and specific parts required.

It’s important when re-ordering chain hoist replacement parts to know which year your hoist was manufactured, as some parts have been outdated, updated, replaced or have been assigned a new part number. There’s an easy way to identify what year your hoist was from, and it’s all in understanding your Lodestar’s serial number. Take a look:

07 Dec 2015

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Win an Exofit NEX Blackout Harness for the Holidays

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On December 7, 2015

We’ve got an easy way for you to enter to win a brand new Exofit NEX Blackout Harness from our Rigging Shop!

Simply click here to complete a quick 3-question survey & enter a valid email address
Submit your responses.

This promotion will be running until December 18th and we will be picking a winner at random on December 22nd, right in time for the holidays.

17 Nov 2015

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The Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2015 and How to Avoid Them

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 17, 2015

OSHA released the top ten most common workplace safety violations for 2015 in October, and you’ll most likely not be surprised by what you read. These top ten violations have been identical for the past 5 years, and are recurring issues across the industry for many years now. They are also areas that are very common to our industry, and situations that ourselves and our colleagues deal with every day. Here’s the list, along with some tips on how to avoid a hefty OSHA fine in the future:

Fall Prevention (6,721 citations)

Our crews are frequently working at height, and are mandated to use proper personal fall protection and fall arrest systems where necessary. Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry.

Read more

05 Nov 2015

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[EVENT RECAP + VIDEO] “The World’s Biggest Selfie Stick”

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 5, 2015

What does it take to build the world’s biggest selfie stick?

Mountain Productions collaborated with V7 Entertainment Group to figure it out. For the TCS New York City Marathon, V7 and ASICS wanted to build the selfie stick to capture this legendary event from a brand new perspective. It took many hours of careful planning, research & development and test builds, but the project was executed perfectly and created a memorable experience for the marathon’s runners.

05 Nov 2015

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Insight from the Experts [Q&A]: Innovation from TOMCAT – The EVO Truss

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 5, 2015

In today’s age of innovation and technology, it takes a truly unique product to really make an impact. TOMCAT Global, experts in truss manufacturing, have achieved this hype with their brand new product in development, the EVO Truss. Debuted at LDI 2015 in Las Vegas, the EVO Truss made an overwhelmingly good first impression on visitors to Tomcat’s booth. We took some time to reach out to TOMCAT’s Design Specialist, Dayne Cook, who worked closely on the EVO Truss in development, to dig a little deeper into the EVO Truss and what it’s all about.

14 Oct 2015

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[STAGING SPOTLIGHT] 16 Photos of Our Mobile Stage Fleet in Action

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On October 14, 2015

Our mobile stage fleet stays active year-round, and we’ve collected 16 pictures of events that showcase these efficient stages standing tall. Take a look!