PLASA ( PLASA)

PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries. The association, which operates from offices in Europe and North America, has over 1200 members and acts as the worldwide voice for the industry, providing a wide range of business resources, technical support and commercial benefits to its members. PLASA is also an effective lobbyist on a range of issues, working in partnership with the industry to campaign against government and regulatory decisions that negatively impact on the sector. In many of its campaigns and consultations it has achieved real change and created greater awareness and understanding of the industry. PLASA is actively involved in the development of standards and directives worldwide. In North America, PLASA leads the ANSI accredited Technical Standards Program which is responsible for developing standards and recommended practices that facilitate the use of new and existing equipment and promote safe working conditions in the industry. Under the TSP, PLASA facilitates a number of industry-led working groups focusing on camera cranes, control protocols, electrical power, fog and smoke, followspot position, performance floors, photometrics, rigging and stage lifts.