| • 1991 |
Litec S.r.l. was founded in Oderzo, Treviso, Italy, initially involved in the distribution of professional show-business
equipment in Italy.
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| • 1993 |
Introduction of the brand LITIO, which included all items produced by Litec, to complete the range of distributed ones.
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| • 1994 |
Launch of Cablecross (polyurethane cableguards), Cablegrip (Velcro cable ties) and Gelpack (the first pre-cut coloured gel
dispenser).
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| • 1995 |
Began the manufacture of own aluminium structures, with the opening of a ca. 700sqm production facility in Marcon, Venice.
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| • 1995 |
Completion of the truss range with the introduction of WINCHER (the first hoist made entirely of aluminium) and TOWERLIFT (the first compact aluminium lifter with built-in lifting system).
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| • 1996 |
Extension of the truss range with the heavy duty line, beginning of its' export business.
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| • 1997 |
Development of the roofing systems and enhancement of the (R&D) technical department.
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| • 1998 |
Aluminium structures become the core business of the company, sold under the Litec umbrella brand.
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| • 1999 |
Litec is acquired by the Vitec Group PLC.
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| • 2000 |
Relocation to a new 2000 sqm site in Marcon, Venice, Italy with a further boost to its sales, production and technical functions and resources.
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| • 2002 |
Launch of the new professional High Load and LIBERA System products, which set the highest standards for professional modular structures.
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| • 2003 |
Expansion of the distribution network in Europe and the Middle East. Launch of LITECAD, the first specific configuration software for simplifying 3D design based on Litec structures.
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| • 2004 |
Launch of the New logo in line with the company image for presentation world-wide, consistent with its market leadership position.
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| • 2004 |
Signed distribution agreement with Columbus McKinnon, start up of the rigging sector with the production of control systems for electric hoists under the EXE brand.
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| • 2005 |
Technical update of the whole Standard and Heavy Duty lines, with plates made using new materials and heat treatments to increase performance and safety.
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| • 2006 |
Relocation to Mogliano Veneto, Treviso, Italy with new production facilities of over 6000sqm and offices.
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| • 2006 |
Extension of its production capacity with a new 2500 sqm manufacturing plant in Slovakia, dedicated to the manufacture of standard products.
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| • 2007 |
Introduction of LIBERA 105, the structure with the highest performance in the whole range.
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| • 2008 |
Changed company name to Staging Systems Europe S.p.A.. to accommodate the integration of all European staging systems operations and consolidate the management of its brands: Litec and Tomcat.
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| • 2009 |
The new line of rectangular trusses RF40 is introduced to complete the range of products. It is strong and compact offering excellent performance for size.
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| • 2009 |
Launch of EXE-Lodestar®C1 chain hoists for use in entertainment business.
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| • 2010 |
Started producing Folding Truss 100, with a triangular section in working position and a flat section while being transported.
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| • 2011 |
Celebration of the 20th Anniversary from its establishment.
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| • 2011 |
LITEC completes the high-performing 105 family with RL105 and PL105 trusses and the Sleeve block/Corner box 105.
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| • 2012 |
Introduction of QP30, a direct evolution of the most widely used truss QX30S with the end plate; the new roofing system in RL105A and PL105 folding trusses; LIBERA Alusfera 2.0 for better performances; PRE-RIG for supporting and transporting moving heads.
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| • 2012 |
Distribution of the new LITEC Hoists, available in D8 and BGV-C1 models, intended for use in setting up events.
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| • 2012 |
LITEC is acquired by the Milos Group.
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