The new company will be lead by Frederic Opsomer, who assumes the position of CEO of Tait Technologies. The company will have its headquarters in Waardamme, Belgium.
By setting up Tait Technologies, both parties have taken a strategic decision to refine their focus on the converging video and scenic industry. The company will develop and supply standard and bespoke mechanical and automation solutions that allow easy and seamless integration of video and scenic products.
Backed by long-standing reputations in the live entertainment design industries, Tait Technologies will focus on providing the entertainment and event design industry with the following key services:
Rental of scenic and mechanical products. Tait Technologies will carry a full, European-based, rental fleet of Tait Towers' renowned scenic and mechanical products used throughout the world of live design and entertainment.
Custom designed mechanical structures for the Integration of video products. Tait Technologies will also design and develop bespoke mechanical structures to integrate with demanding creative video applications for the entertainment sector.
Development of standard and custom-made automation solutions. "With an unparalleled understanding of the demands of the entertainment industry, Tait Technologies will design and deliver both standard and custom-made automation solutions; solutions that enable their customers to seamlessly integrate video and scenic products into sophisticated presentation applications," says the company.
Tait Towers and Frederic Opsomer have a history of successful cooperation on major projects throughout the live entertainment design industry. Amongst others, the companies collaborated on The Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge and U2 Popmart tours. The founding of Tait Technologies will serve to further consolidate and enhance the close relations between both parties.
For more information on the new company, Frederic Opsomer can be contacted at frederic@taittechnologies.com
(Claire Beeson)
