Entertainment industry

GIS electric chain hoists are used worldwide in theatres, schools, sports centres, multi-purpose halls, arenas, convention centres, TV studios and on concert tours. Thanks to their quiet operation, compact design and low weight, they are ideally suited to the special requirements of the entertainment industry.

Whether as a permanent installation in opera houses and multifunctional arenas, such as in Sydney, Berlin and Zurich, or as a climbing hoist at mobile events, our customers appreciate the reliability, operational safety and durability of GIS electric chain hoists.

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Electric chain hoists carry truss under stadium roofThe modern rigging system in the Swiss Life Arena consists of 6 trusses that are distributed above the ice surface and are each held by 5 LP1600 electric chain hoists.Electric chain hoists lift trusses in ice hockey stadiumElectric chain hoists LP carry loudspeaker towers onto outdoor stageElectric chain hoists with motor trolleys in Samsung hall ZurichGIS Electric chain hoists carry loudspeakers onto indoor stageThe Swiss Life Arena was opened in 2022 and has a state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a GIS rigging system.GIS Electric chain hoists carry truss in stadiumGIS Electric chain hoists carry trusses with lighting

Information and assistance

Local applications
  • Open air
  • Concert halls
  • Theatre
  • Multi-purpose halls
  • TV studios
  • Shopping centres
  • Museums
  • Exhibitions
  • Trade fair halls
  • Sports centres

Product recommendation
  • GIS Elektrokettenzug LPM: D8 bis 400 kg und D8 PLUS bis 250 kg
  • GIS Elektrokettenzug LPML D8 bis 500 kg und LPL bis 2000 kg
  • GIS Elektrokettenzug LP: D8 bis 6300 kg, D8 PLUS bis 3200 kg und C1 bis 2000 kg

Products in use

In addition to standard solutions, we also offer special products that are often in demand for this market: