Cliffb Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi all,I'm trying to get these guys to quote for expansion of a permanent installation they've undertaken, but after three weeks of waiting for a response and getting nothing but a one line 'holding' email I've had nothing, dispite me 'nudging' them. :D Is this typical of them, or is it just me??I'm inclined not to bother with them anymore but the site is in Scotland and specialists are few and far between up here. Unless of course anyone can recommend someone else. If you can, please let me know. I really don't want to use these people if they can't even bother to extend me the common courtesy of a note saying they don't wish to quote.BTW, I've been to Black Light and got a quote from them in double quick time... most impressed. Unfortunately, though, due to funding requirements, I have to get three quotes. So any other recommendations gratefully recieved.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 What kind of work needs to be undertaken? For quote purposes you could try AC and Stage Electrics. Can't comment on Northern as I've never dealt with them as as company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 With all due respect, if you have only emailed, the chances are that your email has gone down in the box, the second someone else has sent one. Why don't you ring them? I bet if you do, you will find them a lot more responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffb Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 What kind of work needs to be undertaken? For quote purposes you could try AC and Stage Electrics. Can't comment on Northern as I've never dealt with them as as company. For this next phase it's track and drapes plus some mods/extension to the lx control.Stage Electrics? I only know of them in the south of England...do they have a northern office?AC? Don't know of them. Do you have contact detail please. Or have I misunderstood you?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoffat Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Having dealt with NL before, I've heard that they can sometimes take their time in quoting. I would have thought that south of the border would have been best, as Blacklight and NL are the only two qualified lighting install companies in Scotland that I know of, though I'm sure someone will be more than happy to inform me if I'm wrong. AC Lighting (ACLighting.com) and Stage Electric are both generally based in Southern England, but I've been able to get certainly Stage up here to look at a venue and quote on projects before. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biro Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Stage have a branch in Tyneside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hampson Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 AC lighting also have a branch in Leeds: 0113 255 7666. I have used them several times and they have always been very helpful. Prices have generally been reasonably competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin24 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Ac Entertainment Technologies, (Formerly AC Lighting Ltd) have a dedicated projects dept that is there for exactly your needs. Contact James Bawn in the Leeds office 0113 255 7666. He will be able to look after you. Link to AC's website AC Entertainment Technologies Ltd RegardsAndy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd second the vote for Stage Electrics - very efficient, helpful and reliable. I used them for an upgrade of backstage and SM facilities at HM in Aberdeen some years ago; they gave a good quote, happily discussed ideas, provided the best reports and plans of any of the companies asked to quote (which included NL), and did a great job with minimal disruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Both Kave and 10outof10 have north(ish) branches and I should think they would be happy to quote. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 as Blacklight and NL are the only two qualified lighting install companies in Scotland At the risk of being a bit OT, what would you define as "qualified"? Cheers,Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoffat Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 as Blacklight and NL are the only two qualified lighting install companies in Scotland At the risk of being a bit OT, what would you define as "qualified"? Cheers,Ross being members of the NICEIC. I'm not saying they are the only ones in scotland that are, simply that they are the only ones I personally know of. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 being members of the NICEICMembership of NICEIC is *not* a qualification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 being members of the NICEICMembership of NICEIC is *not* a qualification. True, but do you not have to be a qualified electrician (or have a company with suitably qualified personnel) to get membership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagemanagement Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 You could try Audio Light Systems, based in Edinburgh and specialise in Light, Sound and AV installs for churches, Local Authorities and regional arts centres.Or Zisys AVNM from Ayrshire who supply AV solutions and installs at a similar level. Or, CPE Lighting from Glasgow who provide comprehensive lighting solutions.Or, SM Lighting.......Or...EFX (audio)Or...Sound AcousticsOr...Scorpio SoundOr...you get the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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