2012- IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE OLYMPICS

2012 – IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE OLYMPICS Of all the opinions voiced about 2012, most have been about how the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee will put an extra strain on resources. Here, Heath Freeman, managing director of national crewing company, Pinnacle Crew, explains why he believes the effect of this on other events…

New client liaison manager for Pinnacle Crew

NEW CLIENT LIAISON MANAGER FOR PINNACLE As part of its on-going policy to provide client companies with a comprehensive service, nationwide crewing company Pinnacle Crew has appointed Paul Jones as client liaison manager. In this role, Jones will be responsible for close liaison and regular contact with both current and prospective clients to meet individual…

Pinnacle supports cancer trust

PINNACLE SUPPORTS CANCER TRUST Nationwide crewing company Pinnacle Crew has enabled a young cancer sufferer to enjoy a Caring Cancer Trust Snowkids Holiday. The company raised sufficient money through crew donations, topped up by management, so that Olivia, 13, can be introduced to skiing and snowboarding in the French Alps following her lengthy treatment for…

PINNACLE ADVISES “START NOW” FOR 2012

PINNACLE ADVISES “START EARLY” FOR 2012 Exhibiting once again at the Event Production Show, leading nationwide crewing company Pinnacle Crew (stand no: 342) are using the event to highlight the need for client companies to develop relationships with suppliers and provide briefs at the earliest possible opportunity in 2012. Heath Freeman, Pinnacle’s managing director, predicts…

New logistics manager for Pinnacle

NEW LOGISTICS MANAGER FOR PINNACLE   Nationwide crewing company, Pinnacle Crew, has appointed Rui Fernandes de Oliveira, as its logistics manager.  In this post, Rui has responsibility for all front office activities for Pinnacle including client liaison, tendering, quoting and booking jobs, scheduling all projects, and organising crew teams. Rui was previously an on-site crew…

Reducing the burden of health and safety rules

REDUCING THE BURDEN OF HEALTH & SAFETY RULES Earlier this year the Government launched its plans for reform of the health and safety system in Britain, and an independent review of legislation is currently under way.  Here, Heath Freeman, managing director of nationwide crewing company, Pinnacle Crew, looks at what this will mean to the…

OLYMPIC EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS NEED CLARITY

OLYMPIC EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS NEED CLARITY It seems that most of the live events industry agrees that the list of requirements for suppliers laid down by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is confusing and difficult to understand.  Here, Heath Freeman, managing director of leading nationwide crewing company Pinnacle Crew,…

SUSTAINING LONDON 2012

SUSTAINING LONDON 2012   Sustainability is going to be central to The London 2012 Organising Committee’s (LOCOG) procurement process.  So, with all eyes in the live events industry looking for tendering opportunities, just how does a potential supplier make sure they meet LOCOG’s requirements?  Heath Freeman, managing director of Pinnacle Crew, takes a look at…

FORWARD THINKING PINNACLE READY FOR 2012

FORWARD THINKING PINNACLE READY FOR 2012 Visitors to national crewing company, Pinnacle Crew’s stand (no. 342) at the Event Production Show will be able to find out what makes the company one of the most forward-thinking crew providers, especially in taking its health and safety responsibilities seriously. Pinnacle managing director, Heath Freeman explains: “We do…