1st Annual PyroFest to Light Up the Pittsburgh skies this Memorial Day Weekend!
by admin on Feb.10, 2012, under Spreading Good News
Pyrotecnico is pleased to announce PyroFest, their 1st annual pyrotechnics and fireworks festival, taking place May 26, 2012 at Hartwood Acres in Pittsburgh, PA in partnership with Allegheny County Parks Department.
Using the best techniques and products from around the globe, Pyrofest will feature all day, never before seen pyrotechnics and firework displays while honoring the brave men and women of the US Military.
“Fireworks are the International symbol of Celebration and what better way to commemorate the Memorial Day Weekend than a day of unique and innovative pyrotechnics and fireworks entertainment,” says Stephen Vitale, President & CEO at Pyrotecnico.
PyroFest displays will include:
• US Military Salute & National Anthem Display
• Daytime & Colored Smoke Fireworks
• 300 Foot Pyro Sun
• Pyro UFO Launch
• Rock Loves (based off of the Award Winning fireworks show “Rock Loves”)
In addition to this best of class pyro-packed lineup, Pyrofest will also include live music, food, and a kids zone, in this can’t miss, cutting-edge community event.
Further information and entertainment announcements can be found on the official website: www.pyrofest.com
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About Pyrotecnico
Pyrotecnico is America’s most creative fireworks display, pyrotechnics and special effects company. Pyrotecnico currently has full service design and sales offices in New Castle, PA; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; Las Vegas, NV; Montgomery, AL; Vineland, NJ; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Jaffrey, NH; Auburn, NY; Columbia, SC. This increasingly flexible network is available to clients every day of the year, and can plan, develop and execute any size show, in any venue using any combination of pyrotechnical products. Learn more about Pyrotecnico at http://www.pyrotecnico.com. For more information, contact Derek Weber at (800) 854-4705 or dweber@pyrotecnico.com.
Pyrotecnico and Excitement Technologies Form Alliance to Deliver Innovative Special FX
by admin on Jan.10, 2012, under Company Update
Pyrotecnico & Excitement Technologies join together to create innovative and affordable Special FX entertainment.
NEW CASTLE, PA (PR Web) January 9, 2012 – Pyrotecnico is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with Excitement Technologies, located in Dallas, Texas. Excitement Technologies offers lasers, world class special effects design, and production services for a diverse clientele that spans chart-topping performers to Fortune 500 corporations, “themed” entertainment, mechanical props and LED lighting for major municipalities and beyond.
The collaboration with Excitement Technologies creates one of the most innovative and creative Special FX companies in the marketplace, providing original and affordable Special FX designs and production services to its clients. Operating as Excitement Technologies, the venture will offer lasers, atmospheric effects, close proximity & indoor pyrotechnics, Specialty LED Lighting, Flame, confetti, and streamers. In addition to Special FX productions, Excitement Technologies offers unique custom design and build services, including mechanical prop building & custom Special FX installations.
Pyrotecnico hired Kelly Sticksel as the Chief Development Officer of the venture. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment world, Kelly’s passion and creativity will provide innovative, creative, and affordable solutions to our client’s needs. “I’m very excited about becoming a part of the Pyrotecnico team. Pyrotecnico’s international reputation and strong commitment to quality mirror the core values of Excitement Technologies. Our combined drive and bold creative vision creates a unique opportunity for Excitement Technologies to fully exploit our innovative special effects. Additionally, Pyrotecnico will give Excitement Technologies the springboard to rapidly develop new and powerful technologies to be deployed in concert with their acclaimed fireworks displays. Our combined capabilities, coupled with our like vision will ensure that Pyrotecnico continues to shape the future of the touring, sporting and special events, theater and permanent installation marketplace for years to come,” say Kelly Sticksel, Chief Development Officer.
“With the collaboration of Pyrotecnico and Excitement Technologies, we will be able to offer our existing client base new services and products with innovative and creative Special FX. Great performances are our passion and the synergy between our two companies will provide cutting edge, terrific entertainment to the masses,” says Rocco Vitale, Creative Director at Pyrotecnico.
About Pyrotecnico
Pyrotecnico currently has full service design and sales offices in New Castle, PA; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; Las Vegas, NV; Montgomery, AL; Vineland, NJ; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Jaffrey, NH; Auburn, NY; Columbia, SC. This increasingly flexible network is available to clients every day of the year, and can plan, develop and execute any size show, in any venue using any combination of pyrotechnical products. Learn more about Pyrotecnico at http://www.pyrotecnico.com.
About Excitement Technologies
Excitement Technologies located in Dallas, Texas, offers world class special effects design and production services for a diverse clientele that spans chart-topping performers to Fortune 500 corporations, “themed” entertainment, mechanical props and LED lighting for major municipalities and beyond. Learn more about Excitement Technologies at
http://www.excitementtechnologies.com.
Bustling Chinese Economy Impacts Fireworks Production
by admin on Jun.10, 2011, under Industry Trend
Market conditions in China lead to increases in fireworks display pricing.
Not long ago manufacturing for fireworks displays could be managed within American borders. However once China opened itself up to free trade about 30 years ago, it’s been easier and more cost-effective to source materials and fireworks there. And Chinese fireworks production capabilities happily expanded over the years to meet the great demand of global markets. Low prices were a result of China’s inexpensive labor and consistent supply of raw materials fueling demand for inexpensive Chinese fireworks and raw materials. Now demand is at an all-time high.
China has made itself the place to source fireworks and the focus of a booming market.
Now the world economy is changing — and slow bends in the supply chain have created complications for the once-easy market:
· Chinese labor is becoming more expensive
· Raw materials are becoming more expensive
· Costs for shipping are becoming more expensive
So where does it go from here?
It’s becoming increasingly more difficult and expensive to source materials out of China: on top of all of the price pressures mentioned above, within China, domestic consumption of fireworks is also pulling fireworks materials, once bountiful, off shelves and creating export shortages in the short term.
According to industry newsletter “Fireworks Business” author Harry Chang of Black Cat Marketing: “Beijing consumers alone bought nearly 900,000 cartons of fireworks” for the 2011 Feb 3rd Chinese New Year Celebration. “We now have to compete for production capacity with the domestic Chinese market and the competition is yet another contributing factor to higher prices. Oftentimes, factories prefer to work on domestic orders because it’s easier money, as many Chinese customers pay upfront in cash and factories don’t have to worry about having to comply with CPSC and AFSL standards.”
In the coming months and years, show producers around the country will find themselves in a pinch. Prices for fireworks are on the rise, and increases in the cost of shows are inevitable.
With prices on the rise, Pyrotecnico continues its long-standing promotion of best practices:
· The use of technology to offset shortages and manage inventory
· Continuous improvement on creative and modern show production
· Establishing sourcing relationships and buying power
· Practicing safety as second-nature habit amongst all employees
Technology allows Pyrotecnico to produce shows that are increasingly spectacular and impactful. It also gives Pyrotecnico an edge in managing shows efficiently and creatively. With a cross-country (even international) work force that enjoys sharing ideas and creatively solving problems, Pyrotecnico will continue its tradition of creating special shows for any budget, without compromising on bang, style or effect.
Liberty Mutual: Bring Back the 4th!
by admin on Jun.03, 2010, under Spreading Good News
At Pyrotecnico we think there is no better way to celebrate our nations independence than with fireworks. Unfortunately communities across our great nation are finding it harder and harder to gather the funds to celebrate the best way possible.
Liberty Mutual has taken it upon themselves to help communities Bring Back the 4th and we think it’s phenomenal! Click the link below to head to the Liberty Mutual website and read all about it!
Hurry the contest ends June 14th!
Welcome to our new blog!
by admin on Jun.03, 2010, under Company Update
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