Elevating Theatre Stages are large hoist systems that adjust performance and auditorium space by adding or removing stage area.
When fully raised the Elevating Stage becomes a seamless extension of the main stage out into the auditorium. When lowered, the Elevating Stage may form additional auditorium floor area, allowing more seating to be added in front of the main stage. When lowered further it can create an orchestra pit. Some venues also utilise their Elevating Stage as a freight hoist to transport props, seating and other equipment from storage beneath the main stage.
The hoist system may utilise multiple fixed stops to lock it at operational levels. Alternatively, the stop mechanism can be infinitely adjustable, allowing the Elevating Stage to be locked for operation at any height.
From its inception in 1964, McGrath Industries has specialised in creating mechanical handling solutions for customers with heavy lift and transfer requirements.
The Company was originally founded as V & M McGrath Engineering Ltd by the late Vincent McGrath and his wife and partner Mary. Today the Company remains privately owned and operated by the McGrath family, with son Chris McGrath and daughter Elizabeth McGrath at the helm.
We started out developing equipment for New Zealand’s timber processing industry. From there we branched into integrated mechanical handling plant for various industrial clients. We also developed a range of standard products including our own commercial elevators, residential elevators, freight hoists and disability access platforms. Our successful history provides us with a wide knowledge base found in few organisations.
Today in the New Zealand market we work with leading European elevator manufactures, supplying and supporting their product while we continue to design and build heavy freight lift equipment and other specialised mechanical handling plant. This includes our broad range of air cargo handling equipment which we supply to air freight operations throughout Australasia and beyond.
McGrath Industries are the go-to engineers in New Zealand for all building vertical lift machinery.