“Our top priority at
Pyrotek is the safety of
the performers, crew
and general public.
One of the main goals
of opening a facility
here at Rock Lititz was
the ability to start a
formal training pro-
gram, specific to what
we do best. We’ve
worked hard to collect
the technical and re-
al-world knowledge
spread through the
generations of em-
ployees who work here
at Pyrotek. We’ve used
this wisdom to create
custom technical man-
uals, training aids and
regulations to create a
one-of-a-kind process
to approach special
effects technicians. The
work here is helping
change the industry
for the better, and we
are excited to see what
else will come from our
new Rock Lititz facility,
and the educational
work coming from it.”
Pyrotek’s space at Pod 2 offers train-
ing, classroom and warehouse space
to help support their visiting staff
from around North America, while
also producing gear for touring
shows. Every precaution is taken to
ensure that their effects exceed all
safety standards, before and after it
leaves the shop.
munity to strive for excellence, in all
our passions. The live event industry
continues to grow and advance and
exceed all expectations. We must
continue to embrace and support
that quintessential drive that has al-
ways made our industry so special.
Similar, industry giant Clair Global is
committed to making sure their staff
is not only trained to use the neces-
sary gear, but also ready to join any
tour seamlessly and adjust to life
on the road. Candidates are intro-
duced to the company’s philosophy
through a fully immersive training
program. The 12-week competitive
program “strives to ensure all can-
didates reach a particular bench-
mark through written and practical
exams,” says Dave Lester, Director of
Education and Safety at Clair Global.
“It’s important that we do everything
possible to help ensure the concert
environment is safe from known
hazards and the bar is kept high to
maintain professional standards.”
Ultimately, that same dedication to
safety and training must be a com-
mitment we all make. Every person,
every vendor, every department
must push to keep backstage a
place we can work in confidence.
With an attention to detail, a prom-
ise to extend our education, and
an assurance of collaboration, Rock
Lititz is helping encourage our com-
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