Robin Coles, managing director at SPS, says: "We are delighted to be extending the working relationship with the BDC, and we hope that our expertise will continue to add value to all events at the venue. We have become an integral part of the way in which the BDC works and the two members of the SPS team that are permanently based at the BDC is testament to our close working relationship."
This sentiment is echoed by Dominic Jones, Managing Director at the Business Design Centre. He says: "We feel that having SPS in-house at the BDC has raised the profile of the venue over the past three years, and it is one of the reasons we would like the relationship to continue. During this time we have been particularly impressed by SPS's attention to detail in everything they do, but particularly with regard to health and safety issues, as this is an area where venues can't afford to cut corners."
The new contract is further recognition for SPS's service quality and technical expertise. For Cycle 2002, The International Cycle Show, the company provided a range of AV equipment for the exhibition stands and seminar rooms, as well as providing the set, sound, projection and lighting for the fashion show which took place three times on each day of the event.
The RNID's 'Breaking the Sound Barrier' event presented a particular challenge as it focused on deafness and hearing loss, and presented the latest developments for deaf and hard of hearing people in the form of an exhibition, workshops, conferences and seminars, as well as advice and discussion forums. SPS were able to provide lighting, sound, projection and sets for different aspects of the event, which also included an induction loop in all halls and rooms in order for the audio elements of the event to be heard through hearing aids. SPS also provided screens for PowerPoint presentations and palantypist interpretations of what was being discussed.
(Lee Baldock)
