ABOUT US

Blumano is not a conventional engineering-based company. Find out why.

BLUMANO IS THE EXPERT INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION IN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MACHINERY AND STRUCTURES IN THEATRE, STAGES AND STUDIOS. OUR CORE SERVICES INCLUDE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS, SAFETY EXAMINATIONS, ENGINEERING REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

We ASSESS stage machinery, control systems, and installations to ensure that they are safe and compliant with all applicable regulations. Our assessments include a thorough inspection of the equipment, as well as a review of the documentation, calculations, and technical files to ensure that they are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.

We PRODUCE mechanical, functional safety, electrical, and risk assessments to identify any potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies. Our assessments are based on our extensive experience in the event industry and our knowledge of the latest safety regulations.

We WRITE user manuals, instructions, and safety guidelines to ensure that operators and users of stage machinery are properly trained and aware of the risks involved. Our manuals are clear, concise, and easy to understand.

We VERIFY the compliance of stage machinery with all applicable directives, norms, and standards. We also conduct testing and commissioning to ensure that the equipment is safe and meets the requirements of the client.

We VALIDATE, APPROVE, and SUPPORT the certification of stage machinery. We work with clients to ensure that the certification process is smooth and efficient. We also provide ongoing support to ensure that the equipment remains compliant with all applicable regulations.

We are COMMITTED to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support. We are confident that we can help you to ensure that your stage machinery is safe, compliant, and meets your needs.

630 PROJECTS IN 8 YEARS OF ACTIVITY

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GLOBAL CLIENTS

Blumano has a worldwide network of engineering companies that deal with non-conventional, atypical, and complex entertainment machinery installations, along with validations and approvals.

MANUFACTURERS 60%
USERS 14%
SYSTEM INTEGRATORS 22%

Manufacturers | Production | Installers | System Integrators | Contractors | Rental Companies | Performers | Rigging Companies

MANUFACTURERS 60%
USERS 14%
SYSTEM INTEGRATORS 22%

Manufacturers | Production | Installers | System Integrators | Contractors | Rental Companies | Performers | Rigging Companies

Our experts sit on several international standardisation committees, and we have examined and approved some of the international most iconic theatrical, live events, movie industry, and studios machinery installations all-over the world.

Blumano unique approach comes from the comprehension of safety implications, technical specifications and certification requirements related to extraordinary creative solutions.

We work side by side with local authorities, notified bodies and H&S inspectors to conceive sustainable compliance frameworks.

Our core services include issuing approvals for national and international standards, scenic motion risk assessments, control system safety assessments, performer flying machinery certifications and hardware/software design solutions support.

CORE TEAM

CRISTIANO
GIAVEDONI

DIRECTOR of
BLUMANO UK and BLUMANO IRELAND

Cristiano has three decades of experience as a senior product and business development manager for structures, stage machinery and control system manufacturers. He’s a well-known risk analysis expert, Chair of BSI TC MHE/3/13, and Convenor for CEN/TC 433 Entertainment technology – Equipment, technical installations and machinery used on stages and other production areas within the entertainment industry | WG1 – Machinery.

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LLUIS
DGM

DIRECTOR of
BLUMANO UK and BLUMANO IRELAND

Lluis is an electronic engineer and a functional safety professional with a master’s degree in automation and robotics. He has been a control system engineer and an R&D team manager for leading manufacturers of automation systems; bringing design concepts to launched products. He is also part of UNE, CTN 311 and CEN/TC 433.

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LAURENT
STE-MARIE

DIRECTOR of
BLUMANO East Asia

Laurent is a project manager and technical director with 25 years’ experience in the live entertainment industry and has worked with world-renowned companies such as Cirque du Soleil and Balich Worldwide Shows. He also has notable expertise in aerial, stage machinery and complex systems rigging.

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LAURA
VAN HAPEREN

DIRECTOR of
BLUMANO Germany
Laura is an authorised expert for installation approval according to DGUV V 17/18 (formerly BGV C1) for machinery and equipment for stages and other production facilities in the entertainment industry since 2020. Through her work for a leading manufacturer of automated stage machinery, she has gained experience in all kinds of safety-related aspects, as well as quality management issues. She specializes in special constructions and temporary facilities for events of all kinds.
Laura is also member of DIN NA 149 and CEN/TC 433.
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  • UNI
  • BSI
  • DIN