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Protec choose Barco, Unilumin and L-Acoustics for Jaguar Land Rover Long Service Awards Protec was delighted to support its client Optimum for the prestigious Jaguar Land Rover Long Service Awards at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on October 25th and 26th. This event, held over two nights, hosted over 2400 guests in total celebrating employees who have given 25, 40, and even 50 years loyal service to the company. Protec put together a bespoke audio and video package working alongside Christie Lites for this lavish production servicing a corporate presentation, an awards ceremony, the showcasing of two new vehicles, live entertainment including singers, dancers and theatrical performers, and a gala dinner. H aving recently expanded its capabilities in the UK and European region, Protec offers event technology and staging solutions from the creative and planning stage through to the delivery and technical support. This team of industry professionals can support all types of event, from the intimate corporate meeting to the stadium spectacular. They have won awards for their innovative uses of traditional event technologies and their imaginative uses of alternative technologies such as robotics and drones to create memorable event experiences. Production manager for Optimum, Tony Butler, reflected on his experience working closely with the Birmingham based team. “Protec have been fantastic on the most recent production for Optimum at the Ricoh Arena. From early planning and budgeting, all the way through the pre-production process and on-site delivery the whole team have supported me superbly. I can’t thank them enough for making my job so much easier & the client’s reaction to the project says it all. A true bunch of dedicated professionals.”