Alongside Adam Hall’s ever-expanding line of flightcase components and other mechanical necessities, is the new Viperlight. This is a 9V battery-powered, portable, clip-on, gooseneck lamp, using the same LED technology as the 19" Racklight and 10" DJ Racklight. The company’s Defender range of cable protectors was further enhanced by an update to the Compact system; this is now supplied with permanently attached joining lugs.
Adda Super Cases was busy entertaining a host of overseas visitors which understandly contributed to a successful show. Alongside its standard range of around 250 cases, the company also has a thriving custom service to cater for those who may have more unusual design requirements.
Information on tallescope safety was the main priority for first-time exhibitor, Aluminium Access Products. Company partners Frank Partington and Robert Deakin provide all aspects of Tallescope service from sales to maintenance with an emphasis on safety, including on-site checks and training. A free A4 Tallescope safety manual is available by sending an SAE envelope to the company.
The Amptown Cases stand was another very busy stand on the PLASA Show circuit, with a bar that never seemed to close! John O’Neill, who looks after UK sales, said the company have been phenomenally busy doing "incredible deals". Launched this year was a new laminate from the USA, which can be applied in any colour with a pearlescent finish to give cases a stunning look.
Bretford Manufacturing had new products in its educational line, which can also be utilized and applied across its extensive line of presentation products.
British Harlequin is currently involved in its biggest single contract to date. Marketing manager Monica Arnott revealed that the company had won the contract to supply the new Laban Dance Centre in London with flooring for 14 studios, a Pilates Room and a Theatre. The studios are currently having their sprung floor panels installed, ensuring that the summer has been the busiest on record for the company’s hard-working team. We’ll have more on this in a future issue.
Optical components for the lighting and projection industries are the domain of British Optical which carries just about every type of lens you can imagine.
Buster Cases has seen a huge growth in the custom side of its business lately and continues to do well with its off-the-shelf, economically-priced 2000 range. On display were the new boxes for the Pilot moving head range from Pearl River, distributed in the UK by MilTec.
Carlton Distribution was recently appointed the first UK agent for Utilux - a major player in the electrical and electronic components market. Though Carlton works with other established manufacturers in this area, the focus at PLASA was on this latest signing backed by a wide selection of cables and connectors. This was the company’s first time at PLASA and as many of its customers were also there, it seemed the right move.
If you want to make the right connections, talk to CEEP, which this year celebrates its 20th year in the business. The designer and manufacturer of connectors for both lighting and sound applications had a host of products including circular Series 92 connectors (these are compatible with other brands and IP67-rated as standard), Sub D connectors and high power connectors.
Cliff Electronic Components showed the new Optifade - a 45mm non-contact digital optical fader, designed for DJs. The unit features an adjustable slider tensioner, allowing the DJ to set it up to the required ‘feel’, while the optical technolo
