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- 508 Operations Newsletter | March 2024
As we leap toward the new quarter, we’re thrilled to share the latest news from 508 Operations. We’ve been hard at work maintaining our outstanding event management capabilities and expanding our service offerings to include trucking, additional infrastructure rentals, storage, and custom fabrication. We understand that every occasion is a unique opportunity to create unforgettable moments, and we’re honored to be your go-to production partner. Welcome Our New Fleet Whatever. Whoever. Whenever. We haul it! With the launch of 508 Access, we’ve entered into year-round fleet operations alongside retail giants like Amazon and local/regional courier services. This allows us full-time access to affordable routes and freight for event equipment transportation. Get in touch to learn more about our diverse inventory of vehicles (plus fully licensed & insured drivers) like box trucks, cargo vans, pick-ups, and trailers! Crowd Control Rentals We continue to expand our inventory! To help level up your event’s on-site experience, we have a large inventory of rental items available, like barricades, stanchions, sandbags, and coat racks. All rentals are available with labor to manage setup & breakdown. Event storage Keep your moments safe & secure! This winter, we broke ground on a new warehouse space, conveniently located just outside NJ in the Poconos Mountains. Once construction has been completed, it will be available for rent, including 50,000 sq ft. of outside storage, dry storage (C-Containters), and equipment parking. Recent Project Highlights INSANO Album Release For the debut of Kid Cudi ’s newest album, INSANO, our friends at experiential agency TrasKHouse erected a 33-foot tall statue of the hip-hop artist and floated it on barges along the coastline of several major U.S. cities. We were on-site to rig, construct, operate, and provide all necessary crew support from build to breakdown. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze For the 3rd year in a row, we provided site operations support to Historic Hudson Valley ’s annual Halloween extravaganza, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze , building the spectacular walk-through experience featuring thousands of masterfully carved pumpkins at both Croton-on-Hudson in the Hudson Valley and Old Bethpage on Long Island. CityPickleCityPickle Pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. & CityPickle is at the forefront of this revolution! It’s been an honor to help bring all their latest pop-up & permanent locations to life. In addition to shipping courts from both Chicago and Miami, 508 has installed more than 40 courts in the last year including deployments in Central Park , Industry City, and Hudson Yards .
- 508 Operations Update | November 2024
As the holiday season approaches, we’ve been reflecting on another year filled with memorable projects and strong collaborations. From lively festivals to thoughtfully curated fêtes, it’s an honor to be the trusted production service provider to so many amazing partners. N o place is that privilege felt more strongly than in our hometown of NYC, where we’ve been tapped to transform some of the city’s most celebrated venues into unforgettable experiences. From the historic main branch of the New York Public Library and the striking architecture of The Guggenheim Museum to the industrial charm of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and uniquely reimagined Domino Sugar Factory and the vibrant energy of Randall’s Island , our team brought diligence and precision to every project. Each space offered its own unique character, and we worked tirelessly to bring these locations to life in new and exciting ways. We’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished and are immensely grateful to all who’ve been part of this journey. Cheers to closing the year on a high note and looking ahead to what’s next! Highlights from Our Fall Season Left: For the fifth year running, we were thrilled to play a pivotal role in The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze . This season, we pushed the boundaries, crafting a dazzling walk-through experience featuring thousands of intricately carved pumpkins , larger-than-life displays, and stunning special effects. With over two million visitors and counting, we’re proud to hep make this tradition unforgettable. Right: With the help of incredible partners, we turned Under the K Bridge Park - a once overlooked 7-acre space - into a multi-night celebration of music and energy. Featuring unforgettable performances from Black Coffee and Mau P , our team, from riggers to site crew, brought this unique venue to life and delivered an experience that went above and beyond expectations. Our team shined during September’s NY Fashion Week , helping bring visionary designs to life for some of the industry’s most iconic names. At The Guggenheim , we transformed the museum’s signature spiral staircase into an elegant stage for Alaïa ’s debut runway show, showcasing their take on American sportswear. We helped create a sleek, modern runway in the Meatpacking District that perfectly complemented the clean, refined designs of Brandon Maxwell . At the Brooklyn Navy Yard , we emphasized COS ’s minimalist aesthetic with striking clean lines and expansive open spaces, while at the Smithsonian Design Museum , we embraced its architecture to showcase Parisian jeweler Boucheron . Finally, we helped deck out the Domino Sugar Factory ’s glass domed penthouse, Skylight at the Refinery in aqua-blue tiles to evoke an underwater ambiance for Tory Burch . NYFW is always a highlight for us, and we're already looking ahead to February! Left: We brought Randall’s Island alive in September with our return to the 2nd edition of Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest . This festival is one of our favorite annual events to work on with our good friends at the experiential agency Medium Rare . More than 5,000 NYC pizza lovers came together in 2024 to celebrate the history and tradition of this beloved food - one bite at a time. Right: We ran a victory lap with the NYC Marathon runners, producing a high-energy celebration that brought the entire running community together. Set in the rising 180 Maiden Lane building against the iconic East River waterfront, we collaborated with Nike Runn ing to create a vibrant event to champion the marathoners’ collective win. A true celebration of perseverance and achievement! We’re excited to bring the same creativity and dedication to helping our clients celebrate the holiday season in style, but availability is limited! Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist with your holiday market, year-end celebrations, Super Bowl watch parties, tailgate events, fashion shows, and more! We also offer coat check services, event rentals, and everything you need to create a seamless and memorable experience.