Harkness Hall, which manufactures screens for a wide range of applications including cinema, AV, theme parks, attractions and special events, will now focus on its core screen manufacturing and distribution activities. Andrew Robinson, MD of Harkness Hall told L&SI: "The divestment of the theatre products division follows an opportune approach from its management. It will enable Harkness Hall to focus on developing our worldwide screen business based on our operations in Europe, USA and Asia.
"Our current range of screen surfaces and other products for the cinema, AV markets and special applications will continue to be supplied and we expect to expand the range we offer in the future."
Director Charles Haines who led the buy out of Hall Stage added: "Hall Stage has been a fantastic name in British Theatre for over 100 years with generations of stage technicians - myself included - growing up with the business and its products. The business has had an excellent year since withdrawing from the installations sector of the market and this move puts the company on track for significant growth in the months and years to come. Our aim is to build on the service and support we can offer to theatre suppliers, resellers, installers, technicians and venue operators in the UK and around the world."
Hall Stage are one of the world’s leading specialists in curtain tracking, motion control, hoisting systems and rigging equipment for the theatre and events industry.
(Ruth Rossington)
