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The Stageline SL50 tours BC with the JobFest 2012
Starting today, April 24, the award-winning Stageline SL50 will be rolling through British Columbia for the 2012 JobFest. Bringing live music and career info to youth across the province, the Stageline SL50 and the 2012 JobFest will visit 50 different B.C. communities from spring to fall of this year.
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Stageline is proud to support the Earth Day Quebec
Stageline is proud to have taken part as a partner in the Earth Day Quebec walk. Let’s continue to celebrate our planet through our everyday small and big gestures for a brighter and greener future.
Stageline SAM555 at Prolight and Sound 2012 | Frankfurt, Germany
Thanks to all our fantastic visitors, clients and friends.
Stageline Receives the Indispensable Staging Technology Parnelli Award
It was with great pride that Stageline President, founder and CEO, Yvan Miron, accepted the Indispensable Staging Technology Award at the Parnelli Award ceremony on Saturday, October 29th at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. Yvan Miron thanked all of the members of the industry and the owners of Stageline products assuring them that Stageline will continue innovating to provide a very safe staging environment to all.
Stageline new SL50 stage proves Small can be BIG
The Indispensable Staging Technology Award also recognized the newly released Stageline SL50 mobile stage, the first model of its Light Weight Series.
About the Parnelli Awards
Occurring each year during the Live Design Industry tradeshow, better known as LDI, these awards recognize the outstanding work of professionals and companies from the Live Event Industry.
Stageline not implicated in stage collapse at Ottawa Bluesfest
Monday July 18th, 2011 - Following the collapse of the main stage on Sunday July 17th at the Ottawa Bluesfest, Stageline and its affiliated company, MSR Mobile Stage Rentals, wishes to specify that the 4 Stageline stages onsite have not undergone any damage and/or breaking in spite of winds blowing up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
The stages were considered to be structurally sound by local authorities and ready to be dismantled. The Stageline Group is not in any way connected to the company that manufactured and installed the collapsed structure.
Today, our thoughts go to the injured and their families, wishing them a speedy recovery. Let us recall that safety is, at Stageline, a priority and that we have always worked with the goal of offering equipment which answers to the highest safety criteria.
Introducing the Brand New Stage Trailer : SL50
Stageline is proud to introduce its NEW ultra portable stage.
Same great quality at an unbeatable price
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2 Promobiles for the 2011 Monster Energy Grand Prix de France
As the official sponsor of the 2011 Motorcycle Grand Prix de France, held May 13-15, in Le Mans; Monster Energy opted for 2 Stageline Promobile stages to maximize its visibility. As Monster Energy’s marketing strategy has always been to keep a close relationship with its customers, one of the units was opened to the public for beverage tasting and a meet and greet autograph session with the drivers. The second unit was made into a V.I.P. lounge for guests, with food, drinks and live shows.
Custom made units
On top of the 150 square meters of available footprint for each Promobile, the units have been equipped with two 4.4 x 10 meter stage extensions, while the second levels are covered with roof canopies. Designed and fabricated by Litestructures, a company part of the Prolyte Group, these cool add-ons contributed to making this installation the definite “biggest kid on the block”. The units together can easily accommodate over 500 people at once. Pushing the limit, a spa has been installed on the roof at 8 meters of height, while the two Promobiles are linked together by a bridge accessible from the second level.
Stageline and Monster Energy
Stageline has been working with Monster Energy since 2008, back when the American branch acquired 2 Promobiles for its North American marketing activations. After numerous tours in United States, the company decided to use the same tools to support their marketing campaigns all over Europe. The collaboration has proven to be a successful recipe for both parties and might only be at its beginning.
See Monster Energy Drink Promotionnal Video on 
Stageline goes to Namibia
Wenesday, April 27th, 2011 - One Stageline SL100 was delivered to Windhoek in Namibia, Africa, on April 27th. The client, Event Gallery & Promotions, is a major turnkey event provider that turned to Stageline for a mobile stage. Namibia is a very large country and the mobility and quality of the equipment were key factors in choosing Stageline. The client already plans to buy the next size up, the Stageline SL260.
Stageline and Africa
Stageline is no newcomer to the African market. From Nigeria and Mozambique to South Africa, Stageline has been working with African businesses for the past 5 years. Stageline models including, the SL100, SL260, the Promobile and the SL320 were used in Africa for the 2010 World Cup celebrations.
Stageline Stages in the Sky
Thursday, march 10th, 2011 - Weighing a total of 120 000 pounds three Stageline mobile stages left from Montreal to Abuja, Nigeria last monday night flying over the Atlantic Ocean,. After a 13.5 hour flight in an Antonov 124, one of the largest cargo planes ever made, the stages reached their final destination thuesday morning around 1 am, Eastern Standard Time.
Departing from Mirabel international airport on monday night, two Stageline SL320s and one Stageline SL260, were loaded into the Antonov, heading to Abuja, Nigeria. The very high profile client ordered the three stages only a few weeks ago and needed them in Nigeria by the beginning of the week. The client arranged for the equipment to be loaded and delivered in the world’s most expensive means of transportation.
Why turn to Stageline in Canada if time was such an issue? Because this worldwide special project’s company, needed a reliable firm renowned for the quality of its products and technical skills that was able to respond quickly to their demand.
Rental of pre-production facility
Monday, May 31st, 2010 – This facility offered by the Stageline Group is ideally suited for the pre-production and rehearsal needs of live stage events and movie production.
For more information, please click here
Once again, the Stageline Group stands out
May 4th, 2010 - On Friday, April 30th, the third edition of the Gala Prix Distinction of the l’Assomption’s MRC took place, presented by the 3 chambers of commerce of South Lanaudière. Stageline Group was a finalist in the Export and Innovation category and we are proud to announce that we won the category.
Stageline Group would like to thank the business community of the l’Assomption’s MRC for their support and congratulate all winners and finalists.
Proud Partner Of The Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie for the Second Year
March 30th, 2010 - Once again Stageline, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobile hydraulic stages, partners with the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie to build a two level mobile unit which can be installed in only 3 hours, even in extreme weather conditions and by a small team of only 4 individuals. This is the first project of its kind in Canada or the world.
The objective was to transform the structure of a 32’ x 24’ mobile stage into a two level mobile building to educate and demonstrate to hundreds of students per day about the importance of physical training and good health habits. The first level has been equipped with multi media stations including touch screens and computers. The second level features a training room with 16 pre-positioned stationary bicycles connected to a special training software.
All structural elements and other components have been designed, tested and integrated to the same Stageline SL 260 mobile stage model as those that were recently used to complete the cross-country journey of the Olympic Torch Relay.
A multi purpose mobile building with unlimited possibilities
As well as all the technical objectives related to a big challenge such as this, the projects’ commercial objective was to develop and further commercialise a multi purpose multi level mobile building that could serve many different applications and fields such as: health sectors, education and commercial activities.
Choosing aluminum
The construction of a promotional mobile unit requires meticulous attention to detail on the finishing and visual impact of the unit. Using aluminum for certain elements allows for this whilst decreasing the weight of the unit and, maximises the amount of equipment to be carried inside the trailer. This project stands alone as a showcase for the numerous possibilities of this material. Stageline would like to thank the CQRDA (Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium) for its generous financial contribution as well as the team of the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie for their vision.
Stageline on course as the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games strive for excellence
Monday, March 1st 2010 - Two Stageline SL260 mobile stages accompanied the recent Olympic Torch Relay from its arrival on Canadian soil on its 3 month, 45,000km marathon across Canada in severe weather conditions.
Departing from Victoria on October 30th 2009, The Olympic Torch Relay travelled across Canada visiting over a thousand communities. Two shows per day were set up on the Stageline SL260 mobile stages as the main focal point at the events and celebrations. Facing gruelling and often extreme weather conditions as low as -30 Fahrenheit/-35 Celsius, the Olympic Torch and the Stageline portable stages reached their final destination in Vancouver’s BC Place on February 12th, 2010 after travelling over 45,000kms for 106 days. The longest Olympic Torch Relay in the Olympics’ history.
Stageline proves, once again, their undeniable reliability on an unpredictable, arduous and often challenging tour and demonstrates the strength, reliability and safety of their equipment.
Stageline and the Olympic Games: a trusted partner
The pioneer in mobile staging technology, Stageline is no newcomer to the Olympic Games. From Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 to Salt Lake City 2002 and now Vancouver 2010, several Stageline mobile stages have been used.
Always ready to take a new challenge, Stageline has recently completed the fabrication of a unique structure for the latest Cirque du Soleil show.
The Olympic Flame is passing by Montreal, December 10th !
Thrusday, December 10th - Stageline Mobile Stage is proud to be part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay adventure as its staging equipment supplier. Two Stageline stages have been following the Olympic Flame since its departure from Victoria on October 30th. The Olympic Flame travels for 106 days, visiting more than 1,000 communities on a 45,000 km journey across Canada.
The Olympic Flame and the stages will visit Montreal on Thursday December 10th at the Place Jacques-Cartier before continuing to the Flame’s final destination: Vancouver on February 12th 2010.
The Stageline and MSR Mobile Stage Rentals teams will be there to give a helping hand.
We hope to see you there…
STAGELINE GROUP INAUGURATES QUEBEC’S MOST ENERGY-EFFICIENT, LEED-COMPLIANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
L’Assomption, October 1, 2008 – Stageline Group, a world leader in the design, manufacture and rental of mobile stages, today inaugurated Quebec’s most energy-efficient industrial building, the second-highest-performing facility of its kind in Canada. Mr. David Whissell, Quebec Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Mr. Marc Dutil, president and chief operating officer of Canam Group, and Mr. Pierre Arcand, president of MuroxEnergy, attended the event. Built at a cost of $6.5 million, with 20 percent of this amount earmarked to meet the “green construction” and “energy efficiency” LEED® certification criteria, the Stageline Group facility constitutes a first among small and medium-size industrial businesses in Quebec. The building stands apart as a model that financial institutions and governments can draw inspiration from in making sustainable construction accessible to SMBs in Quebec and the rest of Canada.
“We did not hesitate to invest in innovative concepts that have made our building a unique laboratory,” declared Stageline Group president and chief operating officer Lise Morissat. “Together with MuroxEnergy, we developed a practical method for successfully executing a sustainable-construction project specific to small and medium-size firms.”
The project has served to advance green-construction expertise, enabling engineers, architects, site managers and skilled workers to acquire cutting-edge know-how, including in the region of L’Assomption, the city where the facility was built. Minister responsible for the region David Whissell is pleased that Stageline Group has chosen to ”take part in the region’s economy, with the construction of its new facilities in Lanaudière. I am convinced that this business development will have an economic impact that will benefit all citizens in the region,” he said.
A green building like Stageline Group’s produces energy savings of 70 percent compared to a conventional structure. The firm thus expects to make a profit on its investment within six years and believes that eco-responsible construction can be profitable for SMBs provided that appropriate financial-support mechanisms are in place.
“Quebec and Canada have adopted environmental policies that speak to our collective willingness to protect our environment,” said Ms Morissat. “But we must go further,” she emphasized. “Today, we’re inviting all stakeholders in construction projects – governments, investment and venture-capital firms, insurance companies, appraisers and financial institutions – to cooperate in quickly developing tools and mechanisms to support SMBs in their sustainable-construction projects.”
LEED® - compliant high-energy-efficiency building
Stageline Group’s new facility, covering nearly 3,760 sq. m (40,000 sq. ft.), has been designed to meet the stringent LEED®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) norms of the Canada Green Building Council, who is now LEED® certified. The building combines a high-energy-efficiency exterior envelope, deep geothermal power and solar energy harnessing systems, radiant flooring, and windows and light wells that maximize natural lighting and energy conservation. A system collects rainwater for reuse and exterior spaces are ecologically laid out. Recycled materials and materials that have no harmful health effects were used in the construction process, whereas waste, pollutants and dust were minimized.
Construction of the building, which houses Stageline Group’s manufacturing, maintenance and breaking-in processes, responds to increased demand from North American producers of openair tours. “Our building reflects our mobile stages, the goal concerning which has remained unchanged since we started operations – to minimally impact the environment, reduce energy consumption and ensure the product a long life,” stated Yvan Miron, Stageline Group’s board chairman and CEO.
About Stageline Group
Stageline Group is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic covered mobile stages. The firm also builds hydraulically operated mobile structures for mobile marketing and promotional activities. MSR Mobile Stage Rentals consists of a network of rental centres located in many large North American cities that together offer a fleet of 80 units. Stageline Group employs more than180 people in its two L’Assomption facilities and leverages a steady pool of subcontractors in Canada and the United-States.
About LEED® certification
Established by the Canada Green Building Council in association with the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED® Canada is a building-certification system based on such criteria as ecological site layout, efficient water management, the saving and recovering of energy, air quality, the use of resources and materials that do not negatively impact health, and indoor environmental quality. The Canada Green Building Council initiative recognizes sustainable-building achievements and expertise through a program of certification for construction projects, professional accreditation and training, and access to sources of practical information.
7 Stageline® mobile stages for the Montreal International Jazz Festival
L’Assomption, QC – For 15 years, Stageline® mobile stages have been part of the scenery at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Indeed, when it comes down to organizing outdoors concerts in downtown Montreal, producers and organizers have always trusted Stageline® equipment for its safety and high mobility; those features enable them to choose the most unique or scenic spot in town for their event. This year, 7 stages were deployed in the heart of Montreal, including the impressive ‘’ Scène General Motors’’, a Stageline® SAM 440 (44 X 40 ft), fitted with two 9 X 12 ft giant screens and installed at the corner of St-Catherine St. and Jeanne-Mance St. It was a memorable experience for the thousands of spectators who were attending the show that night!
SL 100: Picking up some muscle
The sound wing extensions of the SL 100 may now support up to 800 lb of equipment per side. This increase of 300 lb of the rigging capacity has been made possible by using a galvanized steel fastening device without altering the structural integrity or adding weight to the stage. Such an improvement allows for rigging bigger sound systems. This new feature is now standard on all new models produced since April 2007. All SL 100 built before this date can be upgraded with this kit.
For more information call our customer service at 1 800 267-8243 or at customer@stageline.com
Ex Award 2007: Mission accomplished for the Promobile
The verdict is in: Motorola’s StudioMoto campaign won this year’s Grand Ex Award! Such a success is reflected on Stageline since the agency responsible for the project, Chicago-based OgilvyAction, used a Promobile to create the quintessential experiential marketing. With more than 1700 sq² of usable space, split up into two (2) levels and 2100 sq² of advertising space, the Promobile proved to be the perfect tool for this type of operation, where high mobility, flexibility and tight schedules are the norm rather than the exception. The first floor hosted the product trial area, featuring demo stations, sampling kiosk and live interaction; the second floor, towering at 24’ above ground level, received a VIP treatment and got transformed into a cosy lounge area with a breathtaking view of the site. The Promobile responded perfectly to the challenge at a hand, a 12 week tour across the United States, 36 events and an target of getting more than one million of consumers in a buying mode.
Covered sound wing deck system for the SAM 555
L’Assomption, QC – The new SAM 555, featuring the covered sound wing deck system, made its official debuts on July 1st, in Montreal, for the Manu Chao concert. The two 40' x 20' sound wing decks (32' X 20' covered) provide for a convenient and ample band staging space, not to mention an optimal protection of crews, instruments and equipment in case of bad weather. Another important feature is the modular door system, featuring seven (7) freight doors, located on the four sides of each platform. As a result, both platforms can be used as covered docks, hence easing loading and unloading operations. Especially designed and built to fit the SAM 555 series, the covered sound wings system is likely to be a must for any major outdoor event requiring extensive production logistics. Based on the equipment’s performance several outdoors concerts across North America will be benefiting from this stage configuration.
2007 Grand Prix F1 of Canada and Fergie’s concert in Montreal:
A busy week-end in Montreal for Stageline mobile stages
L’Assomption, QC, June 11, 2007 – Every year, the Grand Prix F1 of Canada gets Montreal in party mode for three days. Action is everywhere: on the Gilles-Villeneuve racetrack but also downtown and it gets even hotter when the sun kicks in. Within this context of festivities and promotional activities, Productions Equinoxe, the marketing firm in charge of the promotion of Budweiser products, used a Stageline SL 250. This type of unit responded perfectly to the logistics constraints of the event and proved to be an effective marketing tool.
Downtown Montreal, on Saturday, June 9, Fergie performed live on a brand new Stageline SAM 555. This outdoor performance, presented by during the ‘’Music Loves Fashion’’ event, was held in conjunction with Time Supper Club’s 5th Year Anniversary celebration. A Stageline Promobile – a mobile stage featuring a double deck – has also been deployed to serve as a VIP lounge, offering a spectacular view on the concert.
Thanks to their versatility, reliability and speed of deployment, Stageline mobile stages have demonstrated that they were instrumental in the success of any type of outdoor event.
