mountainproductions, Author at Mountain NEWs

22 May 2015

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[STAGING SPOTLIGHT] 3 Groundcover Products Designed with your Turf in Mind

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 22, 2015

Often, our stages and equipment are built on well-kept fields and turf that needs to be protected during an event. Not to mention all of the forklifts and vehicles that need to drive around an event site that could potentially damage the ground it travels on. Situations like this require proper flooring and ground cover. Mountain Productions stocks a variety of ground cover options from Terraplas USA, a company dedicated to creating products that protect your turf. Here are 3 of the flooring products that we commonly use, along with the features that separate them from the competition:

18 May 2015

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Mountain Productions Now Distributing Python Safety Products

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 18, 2015

We are proud to announce another new addition to our fall protection inventory: Python Safety’s drop prevention products. Recently acquired by DBI-SALA, Python Safety’s mission is simply put: to prevent dropped tools and equipment. Dropped objects represent the 3rd highest cause of death in the workplace. In order to address this staggering statistic, Python Safety shifted its focus on engineering high quality products designed to not only protect yourself, but also everybody else around you.

The Python Safety brand consists of a variety of drop prevention products, including attachment points that do not deface or modify a tool, tool pouches, spill control buckets, tool belts and holsters, tethers, and more. Many of these products work with each other to deliver a comprehensive package that eliminates accidents involving dropped equipment.

08 May 2015

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[EVENT RECAP] 2015 Carolina Rebellion

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 8, 2015

Mountain Productions took a trip to Rock City Campgrounds at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina to set up multiple structures for the Carolina Rebellion rock festival. Rebellion kicked off on May 1st and featured 2 nights of hard rock heavy hitters, such as Marilyn Manson, Korn, Slipknot, Slayer and more. This is Mountain’s second year with the festival.

07 May 2015

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[EVENT RECAP] Turning your ideas into reality — Mountain Productions at the Met Gala

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 7, 2015

It’s deemed as one of fashion’s biggest nights. The 2015 Met Gala featured a guest list containing house hold names such as George Clooney, Rhianna, Kelly Slater, Kanye West and many more. This year’s event celebrated the museum’s “China: Through The Looking Glass” exhibition with guests sporting extravagant outfits to match. Mountain Productions is proud to have been involved with this event, providing the understructure to a 35′ tall chinoiserie vase that marked the entrance to the Met Gala.

05 May 2015

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3 Topics to Consider when Planning/Upgrading a Rigging Installation

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 5, 2015

Planning a full rigging installation is not your everyday project. Period. Whether in an arena, theater, house of worship, or any other venue, there are always challenges to overcome and hours of due diligence to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your budget.

An installation is comprised of many parts, and also requires the skilled technicians to maintain it and the proper safety equipment integrated into the system. The foundation of any install lies in quality equipment, which is why we rely on CM and Motion Laboratories’ products.

29 Apr 2015

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Building a Safety Culture – Mountain Productions’ 2015 Safety Training

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On April 29, 2015

Each year, Mountain Productions‘ road personnel attend a 3-day company training to plan and prepare for the season. It’s a great kickoff to another busy year and helps our crew refresh and stay up to date with safe work practices. As our company continues to grow, we make sure that all of our crew is on the same page and engage in training to maintain our high quality standards.

The first 2 days of this year’s training included topics such as on-site safety protocol, weather planning, and scaffold building. Safety starts the minute you clock in, and on-site safety practices are the foundation of a dedicated mentality that is carried to each of your events.

23 Apr 2015

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Pioneering Total Height Safety – The Limpet® System

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On April 23, 2015

We’re always excited to share new tips, techniques, and products that further our industry’s level of safety. We strive to raise the bar on safety precautions and training to ensure that all of our jobs are conducted in a safe manner, especially since most of our jobs demand our crew to work at heights requiring fall protection. There’s a lot to think about when your head’s above the clouds, but wondering if you are properly secured in the event of an accident shouldn’t be running through your mind. Peace of mind starts with a quality, dependable height safety system.

16 Apr 2015

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Insight from the Experts [Q+A]: CM Discusses the New 2-Ton, Single-Reeved Lodestar

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On April 16, 2015

“…We weren’t interested in building a motor that merely performed, we wanted to create something extraordinary.” –Gary Krypel, CM

Anticipating and acting on customer demands separates a good company from an exceptional one. Columbus McKinnon has been a leader in entertainment technologies, and we have been a proud CM Master Distributor for years. CM’s chain hoists are second to none, and the Lodestar brand is one of the most trusted hoists in the industry.

14 Apr 2015

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[EVENT RECAP] 2015 Tortuga Music Festival

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On April 14, 2015

Some of the biggest names in country rock music gathered in Fort Lauderdale to take the stage at the 2015 Tortuga Music Festival. This is Tortuga’s 3^rd year, and the festival brings fans together to “enjoy an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation.” (Click here to read more about the Tortuga Music Festival at their website) Mountain Productions provided the main stage as well as many of the support structures at Tortuga.

10 Apr 2015

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Motion Labs’ flexible Dual Voltage PD

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On April 10, 2015

When the lights go down and the show starts, we all count on our power distribution systems to work flawlessly—after all, your show depends on it. Motion Labs is an innovator and leader in high quality motor control and power distribution units. They develop the products that make your event possible. I recently reached out to Motion Labs’ Greg Quinkart for any exciting, new products they had launched. Greg had some great info on their Dual Voltage Power Distribution units—designed for convenience and dependability.

Crew supervisors love Motion Lab’s Dual Voltage units, due to their flexibility and dependability of the brand. Greg describes the Dual Voltage Power Distro configuration shown below: