Our History
The Early Years
Len Davis was a founder of JOEL Rigging, a rigging equipment company based in the province of Quebec in the mid 1970’s installing various manufactures’ equipment.
In the later 1970’s, JOEL Rigging relocated to Ontario, and in 1980, became JOEL Theatrical Rigging Contractors (1980) Ltd. and has since become the predominant rigging company in Canada.
In 1982, JOEL Rigging decided to design and manufacture its own equipment. By 1983, JOEL had completed its designs and became the first Canadian company to offer a full line of theatre equipment manufactured entirely in Canada. We believe that JOEL Rigging’s products have proven to be superior in design and quality in comparison to other manufacturer’s products.
JOEL Rigging has been offering quality stage rigging and related equipment to the theatre, television and film industries for over forty years. During that time, JOEL Rigging has become widely recognized for its excellent product quality and thoroughness of installation works, supported by an ever-increasing list of successfully completed projects and contented clients.
In 1996 Len retired and the company was taken over by long time employee, Van Marineau, who continued to grow the company and to develop new products and to offer an increasing more complete selection of products from industry leaders in the field of rigging
Looking towards the future
The company was eventually sold to its current owners, SHOWSDT. The management and operation of the company is now in the hands of JP Sproule – another long-time company employee in the role of VP Operations.
Under the leadership of SHOWSDT and its CEO, Mr. Denis Lefrançois, JOEL Rigging is able to ensure a solid future and growth for the company. JOEL Rigging now provides rigging solutions and services for not only the live entertainment and TV/Film sectors but also sports arenas and stadiums, educational and government facilities and specialty architectural applications.
From a basic system to a fully programmable system JOEL can meet your needs.
