Hoist UK's Tony Dickson says: "This is a great opportunity for both companies, the natural union of truss and motors makes this a symbiotic relationship, you can't think of one product without thinking about the other. By forming this relationship we can offer the end user a very economic and customer orientated service. The partnership gives the opportunity to offer a realistic one stop shop for rigging projects in entertainment, retail and industrial applications."
Litestructures' Adrian Brooks comments: "I have known and worked with Tony Dickson for several years on different projects, when he and Paul set up their own company I was really pleased that Litestructures were amongst the first people to be approached by Hoist UK. The decision to work together had obvious value. The deal gives Litestructures unparalleled facilities with the combination of industry standard trussing, decking, and stage sets along with chain hoists and control all housed under one roof alongside their state of the art Rehearsal Studio."
Although this is the official announcement both companies have been working together for some time now "I think that the inaugural Hoist UK Truss and Motor School back in April was the point at which we all realised that this was both a practical and natural arrangement. We are all like minded and are willing to go the extra mile for the client, and I think the combined experience and resources will set us apart from the rest in our field," says Hoist UK's Paul Jordan.
The partnership will be cemented at PLASA 07 with Hoist UK taking a resident area on the Litestructures stand, showcasing a range of lifting products and offering consultation on projects, maintenance and the safety issues facing the industry as a whole. Litestructures experienced CAD designers and project managers will be on the stand throughout.
• When visiting either website clients can make an online enquiry for truss or motors directly to Litestructures or Hoist UK and requests will be dealt with by the relevant companies in consultation.
(Jim Evans)
