Caption: Simon Ireland joins Media PowerhouseUK - Media Powerhouse, one of London's leading AV rental services companies, announced that Simon Ireland will head its sets and staging division. Ireland who joined the company last year from Scenicplus has worked in scenic construction since 1986, bringing a wealth of expertise to help drive Media Powerhouse's comprehensive AV rental service solution.Michael Breen, Chief Executive Officer at Media Powerhouse comments: "Simon's expertise is second to none when it comes to sets and staging so we feel privileged to have him on board. His appointment also supports our customer focused ethos at Media Powerhouse. We provide our clients with a solution that includes not only the latest in equipment but also the very best in industry expertise."At Media Powerhouse, Ireland will have a dedicated 5000 sq ft workshop based at Elstree Film Studios with the resources to showcase the range of services on offer from modern sets, stages and bespoke builds to its specialist back lighting solutions. The company's innovative and environmentally friendly ViewLight stage sets have also been accredited with the Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code. ViewLight consists of Aluminium and Perspex making it reusable after each event, light in weight for transportation and adaptable to ensure a durable build.Simon Ireland says: "I am delighted to be able to be part of a team that always places its clients at the heart of everything it does to ensure every project undertaken is always on time and on budget. From bespoke builds to stock sets, we are able to offer a fully flexible solution to meet every one of our client's individual needs."Led by Simon Ireland, Media Powerhouse recently provided bespoke stage sets for the Chartered Institute of Professional Development's HRD Conference and Exhibition at the London Olympia. The AV rental specialist delivered scenic solutions for three auditoriums and four breakout rooms. Working with 20/20 Productions who project managed the event, Media Powerhouse also provided a range of audio and visual equipment that included Panasonic projectors, Plasma screens and d&b speakers.(Claire Beeson)
