USA - Total Structures' new wave truss is now the proud winner of six widely recognized awards, making it one of the most decorated products in entertainment and exhibition history. The latest award is First Place in the Professional Category - Commercial of the 2004 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition held by the Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation.

Since its launch at LDI 2002, the innovative new wave, with its carbon fibre technology and nine-port aluminum extrusion that is used for the shear webs, has caught the eye of entertainment and exhibition industry professionals. The truss and, in particular, the shear webs have now been recognized by the global aluminum extrusion industry.

Ian Coles, president of Total Structures Inc, said: "I am delighted that the product has now received recognition outside of the entertainment and exhibition industry. To receive such a prestigious award for the beauty of it's design in addition to the awards it already had for its practical use, is particularly pleasing."new wave is also the winner of the Innovation Award for Product Excellence at PLASA 2003; Lighting Product of the Year, Rental & Staging Systems Award 2003; Buyers Choice Award - The Exhibitor Show 2003; Debuting Product of the Year - LDI 2002; Product of the Year - Rigging and Hardware - LDI 2001 for its connection system, the OMNI Connector.

(Lee Baldock)


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