Structural Solutions for Professional Event Production
Behind every impressive lighting rig, flown LED screen, and elevated speaker cluster is a structural system built to hold it all safely and securely. Truss and rigging are the backbone of technical event production — the invisible infrastructure that makes everything else possible. At Secrets For Victory Inc, we treat them with the engineering discipline they demand, because when you are hanging thousands of pounds of equipment above an audience, there is zero margin for error.
We provide aluminum truss systems, roof and canopy structures, rigging hardware, ground support frameworks, and tower kits for events of all sizes. Our inventory includes over 124 truss and rigging products, and every structure we build is designed for the specific load requirements of the production, assembled by trained crew members, and inspected before any equipment is attached.
Aluminum Truss Systems
Our truss inventory includes Full-Stage brand aluminum truss in multiple profiles and lengths:
- 30x30cm (12-inch) box truss — Lightweight truss for small to medium lighting rigs, scenic elements, and trade show displays. Easy to handle and quick to assemble.
- 30x40cm box truss — Increased load capacity for mid-size productions carrying heavier fixture counts.
- 40x40cm (16-inch) box truss — The standard for professional event production. Handles substantial lighting rigs, LED screen frames, and speaker hangs with engineered safety margins.
- 40x60cm box truss — Heavy-duty truss for large-format productions requiring maximum load capacity — think 30-foot spans supporting 80+ moving heads and a full LED wall.
We also stock bolt truss systems for applications where pin-connected truss is not sufficient and engineered bolt connections are required for load integrity.
Truss applications include:
- Lighting grids — Overhead truss grids that support Chauvet moving heads, ADJ Vizi fixtures, ETC ellipsoidals, Blizzard LED pars, and other fixtures across a stage or event space
- LED screen support — Structural frames for hanging indoor and outdoor LED panels in single-screen, multi-screen, and curved configurations
- Speaker hangs — Rigging points for flying JBL VRX/SRX line array systems, RCF HDL arrays, and distributed speaker clusters
- Scenic elements — Truss arches, totems, columns, and custom shapes for stage design and branding
- Trade show and exhibit structures — Freestanding truss displays with integrated lighting and signage
We stock truss sections in standard 5-foot and 10-foot lengths, along with corners, junctions, T-sections, and base plates for virtually any configuration.
Roof and Canopy Structures
For outdoor events that require overhead coverage, we provide truss-based roof systems that serve as both weather protection and production infrastructure. A roof system is not just a rain cover — it is a structural grid that supports your entire lighting rig, audio system, and LED walls while shielding the stage from sun, rain, and wind.
Our roof systems are available in multiple spans, with pricing ranging from approximately $4,000 for smaller configurations to $24,000 for large-format festival roofs. Systems are engineered with appropriate ballast and anchoring for the expected wind loads at your event site — critical in Florida, where afternoon thunderstorms from June through September are a near-daily reality, and where hurricane season (June 1 through November 30) requires vigilant weather planning.
We coordinate with venue management and local authorities — including cities like Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville — to ensure compliance with permitting and safety regulations. For Florida outdoor events, we are familiar with the wind load requirements, anchoring standards, and inspection processes required by local building departments.
Rigging and Flying Systems
When equipment needs to be elevated and suspended above the audience, our rigging team handles the engineering, the hardware, and the installation:
- Chain motor hoists — Electric chain motors for lifting truss, speakers, LED screens, and scenic elements to precise heights. Available in half-ton and one-ton capacities to match the load.
- Rigging hardware — Steel slings, shackles, spansets, and rated connectors selected for the specific load and configuration
- Bridle calculations — Engineered bridle configurations that distribute load safely across available rigging points. Our riggers calculate angles, forces, and safety factors for every hang.
- Venue rigging point assessment — Evaluation of existing venue rigging infrastructure, including beam clamps, ceiling points, and structural capacity. Not every venue can support a 4,000-pound lighting rig — we verify before we commit.
All rigging work follows industry safety standards, and our team carries appropriate certifications for aerial rigging operations.
Ground Support Structures and Tower Kits
When a venue lacks ceiling rigging points, or when the event is held outdoors, ground support structures provide a freestanding alternative. Our tower kits and goalpost frames allow truss to be elevated without any attachment to the building or overhead structure:
- Freestanding and self-supporting — no ceiling points required
- Available in heights up to 30 feet or more
- Rated for specific load capacities based on configuration
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
- Tower kits available as complete packages with base plates, vertical towers, horizontal spans, and all connection hardware
Ground support is the go-to solution for:
- Outdoor festival stages without permanent rigging infrastructure
- Hotel ballrooms with decorative ceilings that cannot accept rigging loads
- Warehouse events, parking lot concerts, and non-traditional venues
- Any venue where overhead rigging points do not exist or cannot be verified
Our Truss & Rigging Capabilities
How the Truss and Rigging Process Works
Engineering and Safety Certifications
Structural safety is non-negotiable. Every truss and rigging system we deploy is:
- Designed to support the planned load with an appropriate safety factor (typically 5:1 for overhead rigging)
- Assembled using rated hardware and connectors — no improvised solutions, no substitutions
- Inspected before equipment is loaded — every pin, every bolt, every safety cable
- Compliant with applicable local codes and regulations
We maintain documentation on all structural components and can provide engineering certifications and load calculations when required by venues or permitting authorities. Many Florida convention centers and hotel properties require this documentation before allowing any overhead rigging.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the truss profile, span length, and support configuration. A 40x40cm box truss spanning 30 feet between two towers can support a very different load than the same truss spanning 60 feet. Our structural calculations account for truss profile, span, load distribution, and safety factors to ensure every structure is within rated capacity.
If your event includes overhead lighting, flown LED screens, or suspended speakers, yes. If all equipment can be placed on stands and ground-stacked, rigging may not be necessary. We will assess your production plan and recommend the most appropriate structural approach.
Not every venue supports overhead rigging. We assess the venue’s structural capacity before designing any rigging plan. Convention centers and purpose-built event venues typically have rated rigging points. Hotel ballrooms, restaurants, and non-traditional venues often do not — in those cases, we use ground support structures instead.
Permit requirements vary by city and county. Many Florida municipalities require permits for temporary structures above a certain height or weight. Outdoor stages and festival structures almost always require permits and inspections. We help you navigate the permitting process and provide the engineering documentation needed for approval.
Plan Your Rigging and Truss Needs
Contact us to review your production requirements and design a structural solution that is safe, efficient, and built to perform.
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Secrets For Victory Inc — 1805 James L Redman Parkway, STE 210C, Plant City, FL 33563