"Entertainment Industry Comes to the Rescue" Protocol Winter 2009 Article

When the US Marine Corp decided it needed to replace its large, heavy, outdated portable power distribution systems in 2005 they turned to the private sector and the entertainment industry was quick to respond. USMC put out a request for proposal to Lex Products and they were up to the challenge. Starting in 2005, the USMC teamed with Lex Products and developed and tested a product line consisting of 20 major components that can be tailored to the needs of individual Marine units. Read More

Lex-Loc™ Case Study

Ever pulled an all-nighter because a job absolutely had to be done on time? Maybe not since college, but that’s exactly what Premier Production Services, Inc.  a theatrical lighting company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was expecting to do for their customer. “Our customer had a tight window of time for the lighting installation which basically made it a quick turnaround, next-day job,” said Premier’s owner Peter DiBacco. “We had three electricians ready to do the work, right through the night if necessary.” Read More

DX Dimmer Rack Case Study

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) in Prior Lake, Minnesota, opened in 1992 as a small casino. Since then, the property has grown to include over 4,000 slot machines, 100 blackjack tables, 600 hotel rooms and a 2,100-seat showroom that hosts nationally renowned music and comedy acts. Read More

PowerRACK as seen in Live Design

I t is always interesting to see new products created after entertainment technology companies merge. In 2006, when Lex Products acquired Electrol Engineering, it was a safe bet that good things might follow. This is a case where the strengths of the two firms' rolling rack design from Electrol and power distribution products from Lex have produced a range of new products including a compact, flexible, and powerful power distribution rack, the PowerRACK™. Taking advantage of its KMP Division, which handles metal work, Lex has created very useful products for a variety of markets. For example, Lex-Electrol's dx Series Touring Dimmers fit into the racks, creating a combination of dimming and power units within a unique and durable rolling rack design. Read More