THE GREATEST SHOW BEHIND THE SHOW
Who are Area Four Industries
Area Four Industries is the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminium trussing & staging systems servicing our clients via our industry-leading brands: MILOS, LITEC, PROLYTE, TOMCAT, JTE and EXE TECHNOLOGY. A4I operates an extensive global production network via major facilities and design & distribution centres located strategically around the world to provide close support to key regions and specialist market sectors. Our products are used in a wide range of industries and environments, from the construction of eye-catching events and productions to the largest imaginable performance stages for concerts and mega-events worldwide. Our latest range of EXE TECHNOLOGY automation products are trusted globally by the largest production companies and artists on the planet. Whatever the project, wherever in the world, we have a solution from our brand portfolio of products within the Area Four Industries group.
Area Four Direct UK
Area Four Industries has a strong foothold in the UK market and a great reputation for delivering excellence and fantastic customer service. As the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminium trussing and staging systems, the strong brand portfolio covers MILOS, LITEC, EXE TECHNOLOGY, TOMCAT, Xstage, Xlift and JTE.
Our A4iUK HQ based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire is the design & distribution centre for all our brands, providing comprehensive estimating, design concepts, sales, technical and service support for all our products.
We stock a wide range of MILOS, Xstage and LITEC products for immediate delivery via our logistics network. Our team of technical experts are only a phone call away and available to support with any technical queries, partnerships, designs & drawings, alongside service or spare part enquiries for all the respective Area Four Industries brands.
Meet the Team
The Area Four Direct UK team are completely committed to the service that we provide to our customers with over 30 years of industry experience behind us. Proud of the sector we work in, where people, connections and strong relationships are so important, our team is dedicated to providing market leading products and exceptional service.
Everything we do is carried out to the very highest standards, ensuring peace of mind for our clients. Our team are fully trained in their areas of expertise and are the backbone of our success, driving our mission to deliver engineering excellence and creative solutions to our customer base.
Get to know the faces behind the Area Four Direct UK team.
Glen Brown Managing Director
Matt Millward Head of Automation
Theresa Gibson Head of Marketing
Dave Jeffery UK Brand Manager MILOS & Xstage
Pat Lockwood Head of Technical
Peter Stressing UK Brand Manager MILOS
Indoor & Outdoor Structures and Roofing
TV Studios & Productions
Theatrical & Schools & Churches
Architecture & Installations
Our Brands
MILOS delivering 30 years of trusted longevity offering fast, flexible and affordable quality.
MILOS is a global leading brand that manufactures a wide range of products and structural solutions. MILOS produces the latest in aluminium and steel truss, alongside accessories and components to elevate your event. With a full range of towers, LED screen and roof structures, plus crowd barriers and ramps.
MILOSFlexibility Behind Your Show
Xstage provides the safest, strongest and most stable staging solutions for your events and live productions. Offering portable, modular stages made from high-quality extruded aluminium, Xstage delivers legendary versatility, strength and durability.
Additional accessories enable flexibility for catwalks, dance floors and a host of other applications in a variety of sizes and design concepts.
LITEC truss and components feature a modern design & style suitable for a wide range of projects. All products deliver superb craftsmanship, ensuring top levels of safety, scalability and compatibility.
LITEC’s industry-leading structures are used for an array of applications and innovative solutions. From custom and bespoke projects to pioneering products such as LITEC’s Backbone Frame system.
LITEC - TRUSSworthy Passion Behind Your Show
EXE TECHNOLOGY products are designed with intent, specifically to suite the needs of the entertainment & events markets. The brand offers a full range of automation, control and load monitoring products.
EXE RISE chain hoists are well established and offer full featured lifting systems compliant with internationally recognised standards.
At the forefront of the industry delivering robust, precise and certified solutions for all manner of customers, EXE TECHNOLOGY enables the safe installation of entertainment systems in a wide spectrum of technical applications.
EXE TECHNOLOGY
– Tomorrow
Invented For Your Show
EXE FLEXA Sensors offer four load cell management platforms, EXE Cell wired LC-Pro & LC-NLP and EXE Flexa wireless Real-Time & IoT. The need for live monitoring is a critical task to provide a secure working environment under any suspended load. Without load cells, it is impossible to calculate the payload distribution within a grid, monitor usage and react immediately to any adverse change.
EXE FLEXA - Weigh the moment
TOMCAT, an Area Four Industries company, specialises in the fabrication of truss and structural components for the entertainment, audiovisual, exhibition and worship industries. Committed to providing innovative products and solutions to serve the challenging needs of our customers. This is achieved through progressive design and engineering from a quality team of craftsmen and superior service.
TOMCAT
- American Strength Behind Your Show
Globally respected as one of the Forefathers of Truss. JTE, James Thomas Engineering an Area Four Industries company, has led the industry in engineered trussing solutions for over 40 years.
The highest quality materials, talented craftsmen and innovative designs.
Clients around the world trust its General Purpose, SuperTruss and HD truss systems for their structural support needs.
The Xlift series includes a range of Telescopic and Front Load Lifters, each with impressive height and loading specifications from 3.8m to 7.00m and 125kg to 500kg.
The lifts are all designed with additional safety mechanisms to ensure a secure and safe operation.
Accessories including Truss Adapters, T Bars and for PA Line Array hanging are available for all lifts.
Technical Training
EXE Training - A4iUK are proud to offer a range of technical training to support our brand portfolio in the UK market. From basic EXE maintenance and management of EXE hoist equipment to more advanced product training on the EXE systems at large.
JAMES EADE AND EXE TECHNOLOGY – 2 Day ‘Rigging Power Systems’ Course - A4iUK recognise the importance of safe electrical systems in the entertainment lifting industry. That is why we have developed the Rigging Power Systems course together with James Eade. The two day course covers all a rigging supervisor needs to know about electrical safety and lifting equipment.
MILOS Product Academy - The MILOS Product Academy is delivered by our team of technical experts at our HQ in the CZ. The Academy will focus on an overview of rigging best practices, with the opportunity to take a tour through the impressive MILOS production facility.
Temporary Structure Pre-Build Training - The A4iUK team can support onsite with initial builds of all temporary structures, giving your teams the confidence that our technical experts are there with you and available to answer any questions and assist with any technical support required.
EXE
TRAINING – RIGGING TEAM
JAMES EADE - RIGGING POWER SYSTEMS COURSE
MILOS PRODUCT ACADEMY
