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HandloOIned TextJes of Nepal

CAROL B. CARRIGAN

Fillallcial & Office Mallager
BARBARA E.R. LUCAS

Unusual, hand woven, cotton fabric from

Public Relatiolls & Marketillg Mallager

N epa!: yarn dyed, twill, herringbone, jacquard,

MONICA L. MERRITT

plain weave, ethinic design, and
traditional old world weaves.
Customers include: Disney, Universal Studios,
Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Admillistrative Assistallt
TRICIA A. NEUBURGER

Data Services Mallager
MICHELLE L. SMITH

Membersbip & Ad Sales Mallager

No minimums.

THOMAS R. NATHAN

Fabric in stock.

Phone: 541 846-6538
fax: 541 846-7847
email: textile@magick.net

USITT Coullsel
6443 Ridings Road
Syracuse, NY 13206-1111
800-93U51TI /31 5-463-6463/ fax: 315-463-6525
e-mail: usittno@pppmail.appliedtheory.com

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United States Institute for Theatre Technology is the association
of design, production, and technology professionals in the
performing arts and entertainment industry. Founded in 1960,
the Institute's unique mission is to actively promote the
advancement of the knOWledge and skills of its members.
USITI's volunteer members and staff work together to fulfill the
mission by: promoting innovation and creativity by sponsoring
projects, programs, research, and symposia; disseminating
information about aesthetic and technological developments;
producing the
Annual Conference &Stage Expo; participating
in the development of industry standards; advocating safe,
efficient, and ethical practices; sponsoring exhibits of scenery,
costumes, lighting, sound, stage technology and architectural
designs; recognizing excellence and significant contributions in
the performing arts and entertainment industry.

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The SERAPID rigid chain provides an answer to load movement problems over long distances,
whether pulling or pushing, lifting or lowering, Irom a lew kilograms to loads well in excess 01100 ton.
The system allows precise positioning on each stroke and offers space saving benefits compared with
conventional systems.

LEON I. BRAUNER

Presidellt
EXAMPLES OF CHAIN RETURN

ELIZABETH LEWANDOWSKI

Secretary
CHRISTINE L. KAISER

Treasurer alld Immediate Past Presidellt
BRUCE BROCKMAN

VP-Commissiolls
JOY SPANABEL EMERY

VP-Commlillicatiolls

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Save space
Power from 100 Ibs to 100 tons
Limitless travel
Accurate positioning
Simple design
Mechanical reliability
Low maintenance

BILL TEAGUE

VP-Collferellces
WILLIAM BYRNES

VP-Marketillg alld Developmellt
LEROY STONER

·VP-Relatiolls

The Power of a Jack

The Flexibility of a Chain

JOHN UTHOFF

I'P-Programmillg
NORMAND BOUCHARD

VP-Special Operatiolls

Ideal for telescopic applications

RICHARD DURST

SPACE SAVINGS

Cbair, Illtematiollal Commiffee
USITT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1996-1999

JOE ALDRIDGE RALPH FUNICELLO
TIM KELLY CINDY L1MAURO
MOLLY LIND MARK SHANDA
1997-2000

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BILL SAPSIS MONICA WEINZAPFEL
KONRAD WINTERS THOMAS YOUNG

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The Serapid System
can replace:
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Roller chain systems
Air or hydraulic cylinders
Actuators
Belt drives
Ball screws
Screw jacks, etc.

1998-2001

C. LANCE BROCKMAN TIMOTHY HARTUNG
LALONNIE LEHMAN SYLVIA J. H. PANNELL
RICHARD STEPHENS
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6600 Sims Drive
Sterling Heights, MI48313

RIGID
CHAIN

Tel: 810·274·0774
Fax: 810·274·0775

USITT is tbe Ullited States Cellter of OISTAT:
Tbe Illtematiollal Orgallizatioll of Scellograpbers,
Tbeatre Arcbitects alld Tec1micialls.

Call 810-274-0774 for application and design specifications
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