bruce Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Just noticed the following on the http://www.sweeney-kincaid.co.uk website - sweeney kincaid are a commercial auctioneer: Strand LightingFollowing the Administration of Strand Lighting, SKL have been appointed to sell the equipment from Kircaldy Site. More News Shortly and in the "current auctions" section:Date : Wednesday 16th August 2006 10.00am Theatre Light & Control Desk Manufacturing Facility, by Auction, Kirkcaldy, Fife, UKRe Strand Lighting Ltd - In Administration on the instructions of the Administrator, D Scott, KPMG Edinburgh Lighting Solutions Manufacturers for Theatre, Television, Film and Themed Environment Productions, including Plant & Machinery, Finished Stock & Consumables, Material Handling, Storage Equipment, Office Equipment etc..StockApprox 200 Strand Luminaires (Alto F, PC & Tocata) Control Desks, Digital Distribution Packs & Large Quantity Various Consumables.. Full catalogue not yet available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strand600X Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Wouldn't it be nice to see Strand rise from the ashes.A bigger better brighter Strand :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeam Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 http://livedesignonline.com/mag/five_quest...teve/index.html Five Questions for Steve Carson - CEO of GENLYTE - CONTROLS DIVISION Some folks have been throwing stones at the wrong people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Typical - absolutely no mention of how they intend to play the situation with Strand in the UK, one of Strand's biggest markets and the country where they've pretty much closed down Strand's domestic operations. Yeah, so they're a big company and have no intention of letting the Strand brand and products die out - yadda yadda yadda. Until someone from Genlyte comes out with some decent, solid, detailed information as to how things are going to be for all Strand customers in the UK, both present and future, I suspect there's going to be a lot more throwing of stones. Sean, you're seeing all this from the inside, surely there must be something that you can post here that will be of interest/use to Strand customers in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Some Bloke Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I notice he talks only of "control and dimming". I guess they're not interested in the lanterns then? Interesting that he suggests the alternative to a take-over was going bust. Those of us who'd been thinking of buying Strand kit are no further forward, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazeja Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 From recent communication, I can say (and confirm as before) that there are plans to raise the phoenix from the ashes, but this may not come to fruition 'till the new year. I am also led to believe that Plasa should answer a lot of outstanding questions. Some will get to know between now and Plasa. As can be appreciated, after a major upheaval like this, it will take time for "normal" services to be resumed. Be patient. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeam Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Like was mentioned the upheaval was shocking to everyone. The 230 lantern line will ramp up as suddenly as the purchase occurred- takes time to gear up new lines doesn't it guys? Console will reappear in a few months with solid software, regular units. The suddenness of the interaction with GL was as sudden as the decision by Ryan to part with the pieces. GL's seeming flat footed movement is likely due to the last minute nature of the whole thing.. no other reason than sheer surprise themselves. See the link from my last post, eh? The GL heavies interaction and pronouncements have been scarce... almost a month now. Recently received corporate 'mission statement pocket guide'... Kinda creepy to get this and no other interaction, promised visit from senior chief of the corporation very soon. Being a mid level drone provides 'only what I need to know' however. The local managers are quite busy in meetings constantly. yes indeed, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 230 Lantern line? Care to elaborate? Or did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbeam Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Typo- 220v. Firm lantern news will be had soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I hope to hear news soon on what is going to happen with stocks of spares for the UK as I currently have 40x SLs at work of which some need spares to get back up to full use, and at the moment it would seem they simply can't be had from suppliers we've tried. It certainly would not be a good start to our new season in late September / October if we have to take kit off the stock list as we haven't got them fully working due to lack of spares. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hope to hear news soon on what is going to happen with stocks of spares for the UK as I currently have 40x SLs at work of which some need spares to get back up to full use, and at the moment it would seem they simply can't be had from suppliers we've tried. Where were the SL parts manufactured? Was that Kircaldy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hope to hear news soon on what is going to happen with stocks of spares for the UK as I currently have 40x SLs at work of which some need spares to get back up to full use, and at the moment it would seem they simply can't be had from suppliers we've tried.Where were the SL parts manufactured? Was that Kircaldy?We did source some straight from Kircaldy last year (namly replacement lamp burners), yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hope to hear news soon on what is going to happen with stocks of spares for the UK as I currently have 40x SLs at work of which some need spares to get back up to full use, and at the moment it would seem they simply can't be had from suppliers we've tried.StuStage LX have a list of strand items & spares they're putting on the 'get rid of' pile.....What were you after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Ynot, Well at the moment I know I need 23/50 front & rear lenses, the resin coloured blocks for the rotator rings and a couple of peak/flat field knobs. Could be more once I've opened them up in our dark period (perhaps reflectors as I replaced 3 last year) but this is what I know off the top of my head. Any tip-offs are greatly appreciated!Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Any tip-offs are greatly appreciated!The list shows the following available:SSSL2350RL SL 114202 23/50 REAR LENS 2SSSLLTK SL 1132023 LENS TUBE KNOB (2) 3SSSLRK SL 113206 REFLECTOR KIT 11SSSLRLK SL 1132016 ROTATOR LOCK KNOB (5) 2 (Valid of course only at time of them writing the list!)I suggest you get on to them pronto to nab what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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