Stagehands take part in training!

Last month, ten Stagehands employees from Berlin, Munich and Nuremberg successfully completed a three-day training course at the APEX Rigging School. 

All relevant topics relating to rigging were covered in the training course entitled ‘Specialist for rigging equipment (riggers)’. Particularly in this sensitive area, which involves the safe suspension and securing of loads such as lighting and sound equipment, in-depth knowledge is essential. Mistakes here can have serious consequences, which is why specialised training for employees is essential.

The training covered both theoretical and practical content, including legal principles, material science and the use of slings. Particularly important were basic physical concepts such as load distribution and center of gravity for the safe attachment of suspensions as well as dimensioning according to the specifications of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV). The combination of theory, practice and a final test enabled participants to put what they had learned into practice immediately.

This training has numerous benefits for stagehands and their employees. On the one hand, safety is improved for future projects as employees are now better prepared for the requirements of rigging. Secondly, qualified employees can take on more responsible tasks and further increase the quality of services. This not only creates trust with customers, but also opens up new career opportunities for employees.

 

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Stagehands at the Expo 2025 in Osaka

Expo 2025 in Osaka is one of the most important world exhibitions and is being held under the motto ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. It will take place in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025 and offers a platform for presenting global innovations and technological advances. It aims to develop solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. The event attracts visitors from all over the world and includes numerous pavilions where countries and companies showcase their latest technologies and cultural achievements.

One of these pavilions will be staffed by Stagehands. Stagehands technicians will arrive in Japan a month before the start of the Expo to ensure that all preparations are finalised and the technology is ready for the start of the Expo. To ensure smooth communication and avoid cultural misunderstandings, Stagehands will provide two translators who are fluent in English and Japanese.

During the Expo, Stagehands technicians will ensure that all technical aspects of the pavilion run smoothly. During the day, a camera team will collect impressions that will be visualised and presented in the evening. This visual presentation requires careful planning and execution in order to convey the essence of the Expo and inspire the audience.

Since opening a branch in Japan in 2016, Stagehands has continued to expand its international presence. This expansion was made possible by a former German technician who had discovered his love for Japanese culture and built a bridge between the two countries. Since then, Stagehands has been involved in various major projects, including the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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Stagehands opens new office in Nürnberg

Stagehands is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Nürnberg, Germany. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy and underlines its commitment to better fulfil the needs of its clients in the region by expanding its local crews.

The new office, located at Frankenstraße 152, 90461 Nürnberg, will serve as a central point of contact for customers in Nürnberg and the surrounding areas. From here, the experienced Stagehands team will offer its comprehensive services in the areas of labour leasing, event management and more. The team will also benefit from the new location’s close proximity to the Frankenhalle, where Stagehands has already organised a large number of events in the past. 

“Opening our office in Nürnberg is an exciting step for us,” says Sebastian Stein, Managing Director of Stagehands in Germany. “We have recognised the growing demand for temporary staff in the region and look forward to providing even more dedicated support to our local clients. The fast connection between Nürnberg and Munich also enables us to offer larger crews preferably from a single source and to keep travel costs low.”

Polina Zinoviev, branch manager in Munich, who initiated the expansion in Nürnberg, is also proud that we can now offer our customers scaffers, grounders and riggers from our own personnel pool thanks to the crew’s further training.

Due to its proximity to important event locations and customers, the new Stagehands office will enable improved responsiveness and efficiency, which should lead to even greater customer satisfaction.

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