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In the entertainment and art sector, lifting and rigging are part of the creative process – but safety must always come first. Stage elements, lighting rigs, sound systems, scenery and installations are often suspended over performers and audiences, with frequent changes and tight schedules.
Certex Norge supplies lifting and rigging solutions for the entertainment industry, combining certified equipment with advice on safe use in line with relevant regulations and guidelines.
We support rental companies, event organisers, theatres, concert venues, production companies, museums and exhibition organisers.
Your challenges in the entertainment industry
Typical challenges in this sector include:
- Dynamic loads and frequent changes – setups that are built, adjusted and torn down repeatedly
- Suspension over people – high safety requirements for rigging above stages and audience areas
- Limited time and space – tight production schedules and complex venues
- Combination of standard and custom solutions – need for both standard rigging gear and special solutions for unique productions
- Documentation and responsibility – clear roles and traceable equipment use
We help you choose solutions that safeguard both creativity and safety.
Our solutions for entertainment and art
Rigging and lifting equipment
Certex Norge provides a range of equipment suitable for stage and event rigging, including:
- Chain slings and components
- Shackles, hooks and connectors
- Steel wire rope slings and custom wire rope assemblies
- Textile slings and round slings (for certain applications and loads)
- Lifting points and suspension hardware
All equipment can be delivered with certificates and documentation.
Suspension of lighting, sound and scenery
For safe suspension in venues, stages and arenas, we offer:
- Wire rope solutions for permanent and temporary installations
- Fittings and terminations adapted to trusses, grids and structural points
- Custom assemblies for specific fixtures or mounting methods
We can help you find solutions that integrate with existing structures at your venue.
Special solutions for installations and art projects
Art installations, exhibitions and museum projects often require tailored solutions. We can assist with:
- Custom wire rope assemblies with specific lengths and fittings
- Special brackets, plates and attachment points (in collaboration with your designers/engineers)
- Advice on load paths, redundancy and safe attachment methods
The goal is to achieve the desired visual expression without compromising safety.
Services for entertainment and art customers
Inspection and control
Where applicable, Certex Norge can support with:
- Periodic control of lifting and rigging equipment
- Labelling and documentation in line with relevant requirements
- Overview of equipment status and recommended replacement
Technical advice
We offer:
- Guidance on selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment
- Support in evaluating proposed solutions from a safety and practicality standpoint
- Collaboration with your riggers, technicians and HSE staff
Typical customers and applications
We deliver solutions to, among others:
- Event and PA/lighting rental companies
- Concert venues, theatres and cultural centres
- TV, film and broadcast production environments
- Museums, galleries and exhibition organisers
- Festivals and temporary outdoor events
Whether you work with touring productions or permanent installations, we can help you build safe rigging solutions.
Why choose Certex Norge as supplier for the entertainment and art industry
- Experience with lifting and rigging in demanding applications
- Certified equipment from recognised manufacturers
- Technical support for safe and practical solutions
- Part of an international group, with access to broad expertise and product range
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