[July 2025] – TheatreQuip is pleased to introduce TensionGrid, its new locally engineered and developed tensile wire rope access floor system for theatres and venues.
For many years innovative venues have looked to deploy virtual floors – otherwise known as fixed tensile wire rope access floor systems – as an alternative to winched lighting bars and access walkways. Access to high level services including lighting fittings, audio equipment and/or rigging points is provided through the provision of a customised wire rope woven fabric ‘virtual floor’ that allows technicians and students safe access to equipment for focusing, installation, servicing and rigging.
Now, TensionGrid by TheatreQuip uses ‘best in class’ wire rope technology coupled with a novel perimeter frame design to create the next generation of Tension Wire Grid floors in Australia.
“Since we launched our expansion into Venue Engineering, we were asked to look at quite a few virtual floor applications. Rather than try and adapt an imported solution to Australian conditions, we asked our engineering and design team to create a local innovative approach, designed from the ground up to comply with Australian safety standards and codes.” commented Chris Dodds.
“In the process we also worked with our local engineering consultants to certify and verify each design. We were able to identify significant improvements in the way these systems have been fabricated previously, which leads to a significantly better outcome for the venues.”
Images Supplied: The P.A. People at Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre
About The P.A. People:
The P.A. People is an independent, Australian-owned specialist integrator and contractor in venue engineering, sound reinforcement, audio visual systems and performance lighting, and production communications. Over its more than 50-year history the company has developed a reputation as a leader in these fields, understanding the rigours of working in a design construct environment and working with other trades and services to ensure delivery of a fully integrated package.
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