Pattern123 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Just to highlight what I posted yesterday that Stagecraft in Salisbury has gone into Liquidation and is no longer trading. I have spoken to a couple of people today who were not aware and had kit booked or on quote and were unaware. If anyone did have a booking, I'd suggest they look elsewhere ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neild Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Having (unfortunately) become a creditor of Stagecraft, I have been in contact with various (ex) members of staff. I'd suggest that anyone with a hire booked, doesn't give up all hope and get in touch with them. I believe some of the middle managers, and very long standing members of staff are hoping to take over the hire stocks and maintain as many of the existing jobs as possible. What a shame to see one of the biggest companies in this locality go down the pan. Bad times. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neild Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Just to follow this up, this article has appeared on LSI. http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/?K9JUHF Interesting! I'm yet to hear more of the ins and outs yet, but they claim to be honouring forwarded orders from the old Stagecraft. Somehow, I still doubt I'll ever see my unpaid invoices come through though...! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well it's good news to see the company may yet be saved, I have always enjoyed working with Stagecraft in the past so hopefully will be able to again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancky Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Stagecraft is up and running under new managment and is trading as Stagecraft Technical ServicesAll phone numbers are the same and all hire and sales will go ahead as normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-w Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Stagecraft is up and running under new managment and is trading as Stagecraft Technical ServicesAll phone numbers are the same and all hire and sales will go ahead as normal That might have been the intention but they must have problems. The web site has gone down and there has been no response to the phone for two days. Furthermore an email sent last Friday after a successful telephone contact has gone unanswered. Anybody know anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHH Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Stagecraft is up and running under new managment and is trading as Stagecraft Technical ServicesAll phone numbers are the same and all hire and sales will go ahead as normal That might have been the intention but they must have problems. The web site has gone down and there has been no response to the phone for two days. Furthermore an email sent last Friday after a successful telephone contact has gone unanswered. Anybody know anything?I'm getting the same thing, tried to talk about a confirmed hire order but have gone elsewhere after ringing for 2 days with no answer. website is also still down. Have been let down badly on this but I guess others are in the same boatGuess the rescue bid was unsuccessful........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono1 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 If anyone else has kit booked with these guys, either lighting, rigging, power or staging then let me know. We are on the south coast and to help out anyone stuck we will honour any prices they quoted you for a limited period. Get in touch through www.wolf-events.com. When ever we came accross them and they always seemed like good guys. I hope not too many of their staff and crews will suffer cos of this. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhobbs Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Stagecraft have been referring customers with hires or enquiries to GLS in Southampton, 02380 436622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangls Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hi Folks, It does sound like it hasnt worked out which is a big shame. At GLS we've had a long relationship with them and we are all hoping it will still work out eventually. In the meantime if it is of use for anyone we are very happy to honour any quote stagecraft have given and have masses of the same kit on the shelf so if anyone is stuck just make contact with us - we're only just down the road!. Contact details at www.glslighting.com Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hello All As this seams to be turning into an advertising thread! We echo GLS's comments about stagecraft and we at CPS would also be happy to help out any ex Stagecraft customer's requiring any of our services. We would of course match any hire quotes issued and our Sales team would be happy to help with any Sales/Install enquiries. Our Website is www.c-p-s-group.com please do give us a call Thanks The CPS Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Moderation: Before this does turn into every hire company saying 'we can help' that is the last post we will allow on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mel Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Just a quickie - being local I decided to go and see if they were open today - only to find all the shutters down on their new units and the old units up for sale or lease... I guess its not gone so well Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neild Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I had to go to the Creditors meeting with the Liquidator today. - Not exactly fun. Without wishing to go into too much detail, for fear of getting a slapped wrist from Mod Land, it would appear that maybe the new directorship was a little keen with their 'We're back' press releases. It looks like the purchase is still going ahead as detailed in LSI, but there are a number of legal hoops which means that no contracts have actually been exchanged yet. Perhaps the new bunch (of old staff) should have bitten their tounges a little longer, as this really can't be doing them any favours! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry we've all been rather quiet guys but we had to go with the legal advise given. Thanks to all the people, customers, suppliers and colleagues within the industry who have been so supportive towards us in this interim period. We did our best to ensure that no-one was unduly distressed at this difficult time although some may have 'slipped through the net' for which we can only apologise. A New Co. Stagecraft Technical Services Ltd, has risen like a phoenix and is 'up and running/flying?' in Ashfield Trading Estate, Salisbury. The new directors are a joint management team consisting of; Simon Sketchley :blink: ex General Manager of A.J.S. and more recently owner of LASCO, an all round good egg with 30yrs experience in the business; the energetic Mr Mike Naish :D , who after 22yrs with Stagecraft Ltd, will take on the responsibilities of dry and wet hire; the ever jovial Kevin Hughes , will be heading up the installation team, and behind all these great men there is.... Lisa Tapper :unsure: the frighteningly well organised, accounting wonder woman who will keep us all in check. Me, well, as an ex drama and dance teacher I will probably get lumbered with the cleaning but I do make a wicked cup of coffee and watch out for that morning workout.Give us a ring, call in for a chat and, as I can't advertise, I'll just say...........this is a new team with new ambitions and new goals but our customers remain, as always, our number 1 priority. Stagecraft Technical Services (STS) LtdLIVE AND KICKING....... as ofFriday 21st November 2008 Sheryle Daniels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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