Business Details
12 Years
experience
Engineering Services for Entertainment Industry
Blumano stands as a global leader in engineering services for machinery and structures within the entertainment industry. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in compliance assessments, safety examinations, engineering reports, and certifications for stage machinery, control systems, and event structures. Our team conducts thorough inspections, identifies potential hazards, and develops mitigation strategies to ensure adherence to international safety regulations. We produce comprehensive technical documentation, including user manuals and safety guidelines, while verifying compliance with directives such as CE marking and UKCA marking. Our validation and certification processes are supported by partnerships with notified bodies, ensuring smooth compliance frameworks for manufacturers and operators.With a network spanning 11 years and 842 projects, we collaborate with local authorities, standardisation committees, and H&S inspectors to deliver sustainable solutions. Our expertise extends to scenic motion risk assessments, performer flying machinery certifications, and hardware/software design support, tailored to meet the unique demands of theatre, live events, and film production. By prioritising safety, innovation, and technical excellence, we empower clients to achieve compliance and operational efficiency in complex environments.
Services
Compliance Assessments
Risk Assessments
Functional Safety Assessments
Technical Writing
Project Management
Structural Calculations
Certification Support
Rescue Plan Assessments
Adverse Weather Plans
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have 11 years of experience in entertainment industry engineering.
- Our team includes experts in DGUV V 17/18 and functional safety standards.
- We support compliance with CE, UKCA, and international directives.
- We collaborate with notified bodies like TV for product certifications.
- Our global network handles complex machinery installations worldwide.
Services
Compliance Assessments
We evaluate stage machinery and control systems against CE, UKCA, and international safety directives. Our assessments include documentation reviews, equipment inspections, and gap analysis to ensure compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Clients receive actionable recommendations for achieving regulatory approval.
Risk Assessments
Our team conducts detailed risk assessments for scenic motion and performer flying machinery. We identify hazards, evaluate exposure levels, and develop mitigation strategies aligned with EN 13849 standards. Documentation includes RAMS reports and operational safety protocols tailored to event-specific requirements.
Functional Safety Assessments
We perform SIL and PL safety assessments for control systems, ensuring compliance with EN 62061 and EN 61508. Our process includes safety requirement definitions, validation testing, and certification support through notified bodies like TV, guaranteeing systems meet performance level targets.
Technical Writing
We create operation manuals, maintenance guides, and safety documentation for stage equipment. Our deliverables meet ISO 20488 standards, featuring clear instructions, compliance checklists, and multilingual support for global production requirements.
Project Management
We oversee stage machinery projects from design to commissioning, managing technical specifications, risk assessments, and installation processes. Our services include timeline coordination, quality assurance, and compliance verification for complex entertainment industry installations.
People
Cristiano Giavedoni
Director of Blumano UK and Ireland
With over 30 years in entertainment engineering, he contributes to BSI and CEN standards. Former roles at Litec and Kinesys inform his expertise in product development and business strategy.
Lluis DGM
Director of Blumano UK and Ireland
Electronic engineer specialising in automation and robotics. Holds masters in automation, with R&D experience in control systems. Active in UNE and CEN standardisation committees.
Laura Van Haperen
Director of Blumano Germany
Certified DGUV V 17/18 expert with extensive stage machinery safety experience. Former quality manager at leading manufacturers, contributing to DIN and CEN standards development.
Questions
What industries does Blumano serve?
We specialise in theatre, live events, film production, and studio environments requiring stage machinery compliance.
Do you handle international compliance certifications?
Yes, we support CE marking for EU markets and UKCA marking for UK regulatory requirements.
Can you assist with technical documentation?
We produce operation manuals, risk assessments, and technical files meeting international standards.
Are your engineers qualified for safety assessments?
Our team holds certifications in DGUV V 17/18, EN 61508, and functional safety standards.
Do you offer training programs?
Yes, we provide machinery safety training covering legislation, compliance, and operational best practices.
How do you handle complex project requirements?
We offer end-to-end project management from design to commissioning for stage machinery installations.
