Acura dealers see spectacular show of 2009 models at their annual convention

A dynamic show greeted Acura dealers at their annual convention this year in New Orleans. Working for Martin Brinkerhoff & Associates and Technical Director Tom Mendenhall, Chicago Scenic fired up its new automation system, CS Control, and delivered an exciting roll-out of Acura’s 2009 models.

CS Control’s powerful system handles the most complicated automation demands for a wide variety of applications. Controlling mechanical systems like turntables and winches is its primary purpose, but it can also be easily programmed to interface with audio-visual and lighting equipment, handling up to 600 axes of motion and 1,000 cues.

At the Acura meeting, with a Chicago Scenic operator at its reins, CS Control powered one of Chicago Scenic’s massive 20-foot turntables and four sets of traveler tracks. A custom surround and two raked decks augmented the turntable. The tracks were approximately 100’ feet-long and each supported two LED wall panels provided by Upstaging, Inc. Since each track was individually controlled, it was easy to incorporate a large variety of cues and different looks for the performances. Surrounding the large projection screen, Chicago Scenic provided custom walls and two large custom-cut drops with LED color webs showing through the drops’ open areas. Chicago Scenic also brought a variety of drapery and masking flats from our large rental department to complete the show’s environment. Finally, to create a smaller, more intimate environment within the larger auditorium, Chicago Scenic provided custom panels on either side of the center section, which supported LED color webs.

Proctor & Gamble showed off all sides of its pet food products at recent presentation

Ohio-based Exhibit Concepts recently hired Chicago Scenic to provide an 18-foot, low-profile turntable for a Proctor & Gamble presentation that was part of a multi-city promotional tour. The turntable was split into three themed environments, each of which featured different lifestyles of typical pet owners. Brief vignettes incorporated each environment and showcased a different Iams product.

The Chicago Scenic turntable made changing scenes a breeze, and its low-profile, smooth motion made the transitions seamless.

CSSI’s turntables, used in conjunction with the CS Control automation system, ensure that projects like this one—and ones with more complicated mechanical systems as well—run smoothly and consistently. Pre-programming and thorough testing help deliver problem-free operation at live events.