


SGPS/ShowRig Acquires Niscon Inc.
The companies work across entertainment rigging, automation, and motion control
SGPS/ShowRig, Inc, a leading specialist in rigging, staging, automation and custom fabrication that counts acts such as Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, blink-182 and KISS as clients, has acquired Canadian company Niscon Inc, which specializes in motion control systems and automation.
Why it matters:
The deal combines SGPS/ShowRig’s world-class capabilities with Niscon’s Raynok software and advanced control systems, creating a unified approach and comprehensive solution to automation, motion control, and stage rigging.
The combined entity will deliver efficiency, creativity and safety for concert tours, film and television productions, festivals, permanent installations and similar applications.
Niscon will operate as a division of SGPS/ShowRig from its Ontario headquarters.
Leadership:
Niscon owner Denis Lefrancois will guide the integration of Niscon with SGPS/ShowRig.
Niscon’s Co-Founder/CEO Joseph Jeremy will remain part of the leadership team, ensuring a smooth transition and continued innovation.
Peter Sinkner, Niscon’s Co-Founder and principal architect of the Raynok software, will continue in a consultancy role.
What they said:
SGPS/ShowRig President Ned Collett: “This is a natural evolution of the long-standing partnership between SGPS/ShowRig and Niscon. For years, our touring clients, including some of the biggest names in the industry, have relied on Niscon's Raynok software to execute jaw-dropping automation. Niscon’s reputation for reliability and technical excellence aligns perfectly with SGPS/ShowRig’s legacy of engineering excellence. By bringing this technology in-house, we can offer our clients a truly integrated and powerful solution that will push the boundaries of what's possible. We are excited to welcome the talented Niscon team to the SGPS/ShowRig family.”
SGPS/ShowRig, Inc, a leading specialist in rigging, staging, automation and custom fabrication that counts acts such as Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, blink-182 and KISS as clients, has acquired Canadian company Niscon Inc, which specializes in motion control systems and automation.
Why it matters:
The deal combines SGPS/ShowRig’s world-class capabilities with Niscon’s Raynok software and advanced control systems, creating a unified approach and comprehensive solution to automation, motion control, and stage rigging.
The combined entity will deliver efficiency, creativity and safety for concert tours, film and television productions, festivals, permanent installations and similar applications.
Niscon will operate as a division of SGPS/ShowRig from its Ontario headquarters.
Leadership:
Niscon owner Denis Lefrancois will guide the integration of Niscon with SGPS/ShowRig.
Niscon’s Co-Founder/CEO Joseph Jeremy will remain part of the leadership team, ensuring a smooth transition and continued innovation.
Peter Sinkner, Niscon’s Co-Founder and principal architect of the Raynok software, will continue in a consultancy role.
What they said:
SGPS/ShowRig President Ned Collett: “This is a natural evolution of the long-standing partnership between SGPS/ShowRig and Niscon. For years, our touring clients, including some of the biggest names in the industry, have relied on Niscon's Raynok software to execute jaw-dropping automation. Niscon’s reputation for reliability and technical excellence aligns perfectly with SGPS/ShowRig’s legacy of engineering excellence. By bringing this technology in-house, we can offer our clients a truly integrated and powerful solution that will push the boundaries of what's possible. We are excited to welcome the talented Niscon team to the SGPS/ShowRig family.”
SGPS/ShowRig, Inc, a leading specialist in rigging, staging, automation and custom fabrication that counts acts such as Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, blink-182 and KISS as clients, has acquired Canadian company Niscon Inc, which specializes in motion control systems and automation.
Why it matters:
The deal combines SGPS/ShowRig’s world-class capabilities with Niscon’s Raynok software and advanced control systems, creating a unified approach and comprehensive solution to automation, motion control, and stage rigging.
The combined entity will deliver efficiency, creativity and safety for concert tours, film and television productions, festivals, permanent installations and similar applications.
Niscon will operate as a division of SGPS/ShowRig from its Ontario headquarters.
Leadership:
Niscon owner Denis Lefrancois will guide the integration of Niscon with SGPS/ShowRig.
Niscon’s Co-Founder/CEO Joseph Jeremy will remain part of the leadership team, ensuring a smooth transition and continued innovation.
Peter Sinkner, Niscon’s Co-Founder and principal architect of the Raynok software, will continue in a consultancy role.
What they said:
SGPS/ShowRig President Ned Collett: “This is a natural evolution of the long-standing partnership between SGPS/ShowRig and Niscon. For years, our touring clients, including some of the biggest names in the industry, have relied on Niscon's Raynok software to execute jaw-dropping automation. Niscon’s reputation for reliability and technical excellence aligns perfectly with SGPS/ShowRig’s legacy of engineering excellence. By bringing this technology in-house, we can offer our clients a truly integrated and powerful solution that will push the boundaries of what's possible. We are excited to welcome the talented Niscon team to the SGPS/ShowRig family.”
SGPS/ShowRig
Niscon
Bad Bunny
Billie Eilish
Blink-182
KISS
Denis Lefrancois
Joseph Jeremy
Peter Sinkner
Ned Collett
Music Industry Acquisitions
Live Events Infrastructure Consolidation
Industry Consolidation
B2B Music Service Integration
Post-Acquisition Strategic Hires
Mergers & Acquisitions
Live Production Services
Event Production
Executive Appointments
Canada
United States
Burlington, CA
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This story was written with information from SGPS/ShowRig’s press release.
We covered it because it’s news of a major acquisition in the live events space.
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