UK - It's all go for Bristol-based Stage Electrics with two of their eight branches moving to bigger and better premises. The company's London branch will begin construction of its new bespoke warehouse this month. The new 10,000sq.ft location on Long Lane will replace the Waterloo Road unit. As one of the largest suppliers of technical equipment to the West End and Touring theatre market, the new site will include a demonstrations area, dedicated hire inventory and an impressive range of consumables.

Stage Electrics Exeter is moving too, but not so soon. Having outgrown its Marsh Barton site, it will be relocating, 'just around the corner' to new premises in March next year. The 11,000sq.ft building will, in addition to housing the company's hire and sales kit, contain a custom-built demonstration area equipped with the latest lighting, audio, projection and control equipment.

In only two decades Stage Electrics has become a £20million company hiring, selling, installing and servicing technical theatrical equipment to the West End and theatres, schools and the corporate industries throughout Europe and the UK. Commenting on the company's continued growth, managing director David Whitehead told PLASA Media: "It's been a difficult year for the industry with outside influences affecting the marketplace. Stage Electrics have had a good year despite the downturn, and continue to invest in new equipment and premises to keep up with the latest technology and services required by our customers."

(Ruth Rossington)


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