To help architects and system designers and installers meet the ever increasing demand for new technology in broadcast, theatre and professional AV environments, Neutrik's OpticalCON - launching at PLASA Focus: Leeds 2011 - offers an industry standard solution to installing digital infrastructure without the megabucks price tag. Neutrik OpticalCON is a solution for any number of different fiber optic applications, from video for TV Studios and outside broadcast to theatre sound and DMX lighting control.

Neutrik says its reputation for high-quality connector products is reflected in OpticalCON as a flexible, robust and reliable product. For applications requiring high-end copper-based data solutions, the Neutrik Ethercon CAT6 connectivity solution could be the answer.

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Health and Safety requirements can seem overwhelming, especially in an industry going through an intense process of standardisation. Harry Box of UK Rigging and Chris Higgs of Total Solutions Group know a thing or two about the issues that riggers face on a day to day basis. "The current trend seems to be in trying to establish who is actually in charge and who is going to be held responsible should anything go wrong," comments Chris. "Typically people in this industry are genuinely concerned with working safely and have done so for years - we just don't like being told what to

Blakley Electrics Limited, an ISO 9001:2008 accredited manufacturer of high performance power products for temporary and permanent installations, will show its latest products specifically aimed at the outdoor event film & TV market at PLASA Focus: Leeds 2011. Products are manufactured to customers' specification as well as sold from stock, and the company's markets in the UK and around the world include construction, industrial, military, special applications, and outdoor events. Customers include MOD, Network Rail, major construction and industrial companies, electrical contractors as well a

Rope Assemblies Ltd will be showing its Tailored Woven Round Slings and Soft Steels, which are now available displaying a customer's name or logo, at a price premium of just 10% over the 'unbranded' price.

The company says these are ideal for "those wanting corporate identity or where traceability and security is a priority", and emphasises the importance of carrying your brand logo. The woven logos, it adds, are bold and effective and are designed to be long-lasting through frequent exposure to all the elements.

Branding is available for 2t Round Sling, Soft Steels or sleeve onl

OHM(UK)LTD will be hosting the UK launch of two new stage monitors at PLASA Focus: Leeds 2011.

The HD-MX15 is a 600 W coaxial 15" + 1" neodymium driver in unique convex shape cabinet. This low profile cabinet has 30 degree slope angle and its extremely light weight.

Designed for high performance in confined areas and small stages it is eminently suitable for television studios, theatres and houses of worship. The HD-MX12 is a 500 W coaxial 12" + 1" version with the same low profile shape.

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