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Serapid, known internationally as a designer/manufacturer of horizontal and vertical stage movement systems, had its beginnings back in 1972 as a provider of industrial motion products. The core technology is a proprietary chain design-the Serapid Rigid Chain, which consists of interlocking links that lock like a rigid bar, but coil back into a compact magazine for storage.
The qualities that made the Rigid Chain so perfect for industrial motion (i.e., its stability, reliability, low maintenance, small footprint and ability to perform in harsh environments) were also found to be ideal for stage technology. Starting in the mid-90s, Serapid built a reputation for the most robust stage movement systems available.
As Serapid continues to grow in the theatre market, it has seen a remarkable...