This new location in its multi-office rental network marks #14 for this stage lighting and rigging rental company - a number that CEO Huntly Christie considers to be a very auspicious one.
With this addition Christie Lites is adding to an already impressive list of primary locations across North America, including major entertainment centres as Toronto, New York, Orlando and Las Vegas.
The new 50,000sq.ft Woodridge shop will follow the standard model set-up as the rest of its facilities. The design allows space for efficient equipment testing and maintenance, as well as up to eight dedicated show prep bays and ample trailer loading and parking. The location is further enhanced to handle high volume with speed and efficiency by using the most up-to-date automated equipment storage and processing systems for which Christie warehouses are well known throughout the industry.
CEO Huntly Christie cited Chicago as an exciting, strategic move for various reasons. "Chicago has the largest convention centre in the nation and ranks third for number of conventions held. It is an important business hub and home to 66 Fortune 1000 companies."
(Jim Evans)
