Clair Global has opened a new, purpose-built global headquarters in Lititz, Pensylvania, to optimise operational efficiency and ‘enhance unity across Events, Integration and Product divisions’. This move is accompanies by expanded its manufacturing capabilities and has repurposing its previous site into a fully-fledged factory for the Cohesion brand and other internal manufacturing.
‘Our new workflow in Lititz allows us to better adapt to the diverse solutions our teams deliver and the variety of markets we serve,’ says Matt Clair, EVP Business Operations. ‘The workforce can respond rapidly to urgent client needs more than ever before.
‘Pennsylvania is where our roots are,’ he continues. ‘It was important for us to be able to stay here, grow our footprint as part of the Rock Lititz Campus, and be central to the industry community.’
‘With our thoughtful new building design, our resources have been pulled together,’ says Clair Global Operations Manager. Ron Sadd. ‘Operationally, our staff can work more efficiently and collaboratively, knowledge sharing in real time, which is a powerful asset for our teams.’
Clair’s ability to design for the experiential nature of both temporary and permanent technology solutions is now enhanced by a growing Product Team. ‘Not only does the new headquarters allow us to better service our Events and Integration clients, but it has enabled the expansion of our internal manufacturing aptitude. Beyond the Cohesion brand, we’re now better placed to design, build and supply equipment such as custom racks, cables, cases and any related hardware needs to our Clair affiliates around the globe.’
The new Lititz headquarters has been constructed using sustainable design practices and the use of solar energy through an integrated rooftop system. Additionally, the facility has been carefully climate-controlled using a geothermal energy system, which offsets electrical energy consumption over the calendar year. To further support employee and visitor sustainability, Clair Global’s social responsibility extends to the implementation of electric vehicle charging points.
The new base also supports Clair Global’s Road Staff in Training (RIT) programme, an audio technician training curriculum that educates on the skills required to deploy large-scale event sound systems, live production communications and data services. The new training areas include a full-scale grid that can install two arena-size PA systems simultaneously, and practical training spaces that allow up to three training sessions to take place concurrently.
‘We’ve really been able to scale up our training, which is essential to supporting the next generation of professionals in our industry,’ says Clair Global Director of Education & Safety, Dave Lester.
‘From here in Lititz, we can continue investing in our people and advancing the experiences that matter most to our clients, and we’re excited to share this facility with our teams, partners, and the wider industry,’ Clair closes.
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