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IWEISS Kirwin & Simpson
Contact Information: Contact Information:
Jennifer Tankleff, President Alastair Simpson
815 Fairview Avenue, #10, Fairview, NJ 07022 Unit 11-13, Globe Industrial Estate, Towers Road, Grays, ESX RM176ST England
JenniferT@iweiss.com sales@kirwin-simpson.com
(888) 325-7192 +44 (0)1375 379200
https://www.iweiss.com/ https://www.kirwin-simpson.com/

Company Description: Company Description:
IWEISS has been in the business of manufacturing and installing theatrical drapery and stage rigging for Kirwin & Simpson have been providing first-class auditorium seating for the entertainment industry since 1945. As
over 120 years with a strong expertise in restoration work. IWEISS is proud of its association with many of the a 4th generation family business, we are dedicated to creating superior quality chairs and providing effective
League’s members. Recent renovation work includes custom fabric and wall upholstery for the State Theatre in follow-up services. We support all the commercial London West End theatres and a wide selection of auditoria
Cleveland, rigging and drapery at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY, the Sun Theatre in Springfield, MO and the and concert halls throughout the UK, together with prestigious installations in North America and Australia.
Tampa Theatre in Tampa, FL. In more recent years, IWEISS has developed their line of curtain track and rigging We specialise in creating bespoke seating for heritage theatres which are sympathetic to chair designs of
equipment that has been installed in theatres both new and old across the country. IWEISS has also expanded a bygone era, but which incorporate new technologies to enhance the comfort, dimensions and durability
their presence to a 44,000 square foot facility in Springfield, MO which now houses an additional steel and demanded by both modern theatre goers and owners. Kirwin & Simpson offer the full service from layout,
drapery shop. design, manufacture, delivery, installation and maintenance aftercare.

John Canning & Co., Ltd. Kotobuki Seating International, Inc.
Contact Information: Contact Information:
Yvette Dudac, Director of Business Development Sheri Thomas, Operations Manager
150 Commerce Court, Cheshire, CT 06410 5200 Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002
yvette@johncanningco.com sthomas@kotobuki-international.com
(203) 272-9868 x302 (269) 633-9879
https://johncanningco.com/ https://www.kotobuki-international.com/

Company Description: Company Description:
For over 45 years, John Canning & Co., one of the nation’s experts in historic restoration, conservation and Kotobuki Seating International, Inc (KSI) is a global network of companies. We have years of innovative and
preservation, has taken immeasurable pride dedicating itself performing work throughout the United States. historical seat designs with our company in Japan (Kotobuki Seating). Our story began over 108 years ago and
As an architectural arts specialty contractor, we are highly skilled in ornamental plaster restoration, plaster still to this day Kotobuki Seating leads the Japanese market with brilliant chair and sleep capsule designs. We
stabilization, decorative paint & finishes, gilding, murals & artwork, historic woodwork, and stone. Besides are now able to bring these brilliant designs to the United States with the help of our network of companies.
out trade services, we offer services for all other stages of restoration projects including preconstruction and Kotobuki Group of companies are worldwide, with companies in Japan, United States, England, France,
planning services such as budgeting and specification support and consultation services that include historic Malaysia, Spain, Vietnam, Taiwan, and S. Korea.
paint analysis, plaster surveys and mockups. Our deep respect for the decoration, its history and our clients’
needs combined with years of knowledge and training has entrusted us with restoring landmark Theatres, Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation
Churches, Civic buildings, Museums, Libraries, and some of our Nation’s most historic buildings. A few of the Contact Information:
Theatre restorations we have performed include Radio City Music Hall, The War Memorial Opera House, The Tiffany Nitsche, President, Board of Directors
Philadelphia Academy of Music, Fox Theatre, Stadium Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House and Warner Theatre. PO Box 79172, Los Angeles, CA 90079-0172
tiffany@lahtf.org
Killis Almond Architects, PC (323) 445-7135
Contact Information: www.lahtf.org
Killis P. Almond, FAIA, Theatre Architect
342 Wilkens, San Antonio, TX 78210-3826 Company Description:
killis@almond-architects.com The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt membership and volunteer-powered
(210) 532-3212 organization. Our Mission: To protect, preserve, restore and sustain the operation of historic theatres through
https://www.almondarchitects.com/ advocacy and activism. The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is a spirited organization pursuing
excellence and innovation in the creation of unique arts and entertainment destinations that bring together
Company Description: commercial and non-profit historic theatre enterprises. LAHTF aims to present a thoughtfully curated variety of
Killis Almond Architects, PC is an award-winning Professional Consulting Firm specializing in Architectural Design quality film and performing arts events, advance arts education, and support communities interested in reviving
for Historic Preservation, Restoration, Planning and Cultural Resource Management. Our firm has completed historic theatres as catalysts for the arts, entertainment, new businesses, and residential living. Successful historic
over 80 theatres of various sizes and operating venues throughout the United States and Canada. Sample theatre projects build community and strengthen economic development and vitality.
projects include Sarasota Opera, The Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston, Texas, Ft. Sam Houston Theater
(the first and only Silver LEED historic theatre project in the US), and the Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, PA. Killis
Almond Architects, PC offers its clients a full range of specialized services including architectural design for New
Construction, Strategic Planning, Feasibility Studies, Programming and Master Planning services. Over the years,
we have maintained a strong dedication to the architectural profession and our valued clients.

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