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Congratulations to everyone involved in the Johannesburg
International Motor Show, the single largest international automotive event in
South Africa held from the 6 – 16th October 2011 at the MTN
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg. We asked the technical suppliers to give us a
brief feedback on the brands / stands they worked on.
The information below has been categorised in
alphabetical order according to the technical suppliers. We hope to update this list as we receive more information.
BLOND
PRODUCTIONS
JAGUAR
LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA
Technical
Supplier: Blond Productions
Client:
Jaguar Land Rover South Africa
Spec:
Clean cut, slick lighting and nicely lit across the floor.
What
gear did you provide:
100 x Par 64 parcans
3 x Robe 700 AT ColorSpot (for gobo work)
12 x 2KW Filmgear Fresnels
1 x grandMA Ultra-Light
48 x Channel Avolites Dimmer
1 x 12 sqm P6 S.M.D. Wall
12 x 42” Plasma Screens
Did
you hire in any of the gear and from which company? Eventech
(Trussing)
What
trussing did you use: T.F.L.
How
many pieces of trussing did you use: 180 meters
What
were your Challenges:
The most difficult challenge was that were not able to
complete the entire installation at once, but had to go back in stages. 
What
were your Highlights:
The first highlight was probably to be part of the
Johannesburg International Motor Show and to have the opportunity to assist
brands such as Jaguar and Landrover with such a spectacular event.
Secondly, it was to see the full package once it was
complete as we were various companies (set and technical), working together
towards one common goal.
DREAM
SETS
VOLVO
The design spec / rendering of the Volvo stand
Technical
Supplier: Dream Sets
Stand
Design: De Wet Meyer
Spec: The
client wanted a hi-end stand, multi-level with lots of technology (screen
tower, LCD screens, iPads) and a sleek look.
What
gear did you provide: All technical and set elements (mezzanine,
curved staircases, glassed-in sales office and the gear below:
PAs
2 x PA-100pax
Sound
1 x 16-Channel Sound Desk
Lighting
10 x LED Par 64
42 x Philips Selecon SPX
1 x 12-Channel Digital Dimmer Unit (2 x Avolites
Powerqube Rack)
1 x 12-Channel two pre-set annual des
(Avolites Pearl 2010)
LCD
Screens
15 x 42 Inch
3 x 47 Inch
9 x 42 Inch Seamless
4 x Seamless LCD Hardware and Baseplate
Rigging
12 x 1 Ton Motor CM Loadstar
1 x 8-Way Motor Controller (Design by Max
Controller 6 Way)
45 x 3M H40V ProlyteTruss
Did
you hire in any of the gear and from which company? P LED
(Seamless LCD Screens), MGG (PA, Lighting and Rigging), Stageworks (Revolving
Stage)
What
trussing did you use: Prolyte H40
How
many pieces of trussing did you use: 45
What
were your Challenges:
Time! The build was very intricate and we had to put in
26 hours additional after hours (8pm cut-off each night, if you work later you
pay!)
Contractors – Flooring went in very slowly, contractor
was over-extended as they were working on other stands too.
What
were your Highlights:
The finished product – beautiful! A happy client and
great comments from passer-bys, the public and builders from other stands. 
GEARHOUSE
SOUTH AFRICA
FORD
Technical
Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: Imagination
Asia ( Ford)
Spec:
A well lit stand for a budget price
What
gear did you provide?
Parcans, Robe ColorSpot 2500E AT, Robe CitySkape 48’s,
1.2k Fresnels, PA with radio mics, Plasma screens AV control.
Did
you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? Yes
Seamless plasma wall from P Led
What
trussing (brand) did you utilize? Prolyte
How
many pieces of trussing did you use? 118
What
were the challenges / highlights of the stand? Mainly the AV and
audio side
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
MERC
CAR & TRUCK, TOYOTA, HINO, LEXUS 
Technical
Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Who
was the client? O’Mage
Spec:
Bright
white light on most stands, more subtle on Lexus. Cheap but well lit on Hino
What
gear did you provide? Power Pars, Source 4 & Philips Selecon
Profiles, Robe 2500 Spots and washes, Par 64s, 400w MHI floods 
Did
you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? Yes
Power Pars, not telling
What
trussing (brand) did you utilize? Milos, Prolyte
How
many pieces of trussing did you use? Over 450 on the 5 stands we
did for this client
What
were the challenges / highlights? Finding lighting positions
that worked with the scenic elements. Finding a truss configuration that fitted
the budget and all the set and lighting requirements.
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
PEUGEOT
CAR & TRUCK, AK 
Technical
Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: SDS
Spec:
Good lighting for a good price
What
gear did you provide? Par 64’s, BB4’s, Philips Selecon 2.5kw
Fresnels
Did
you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? No
What
trussing (brand) did you utilize? Milos
How
many pieces of trussing did you use? 146 on the 3 stands we did
for them
What
were the challenges / highlights? All pretty straight forward
TATA
Technical
Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: RM
agency
Spec:
What was the spec / what look did the client want? A vibey well lit stand
What
gear did you provide? Par 64’s, LED battens, Source 4 profiles,
400w MHI floods, 150 MHI Floods, Q Lites. Mac 200 spots.
Did
you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? No
What
trussing (brand) did you utilize? Prolyte, TFL A Type
How
many pieces of trussing did you use? 287
What
were the challenges / highlights? Numerous challenges
especially the lighting of the scenic elements and the entrance.
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