Gerriets International Introduces ECO Controller

	KABUKI ECO Controller mounted on batten and connected to G2 Release Unit via 6-foot cable.

Gerriets International announces the immediate sales and rental availability of the KABUKI ECO controller. A newly developed control box for Gerriets' Kabuki curtain-drop system, the Eco controller enables users to trigger up to ten Gerriets Kabuki G2 release units by simply providing 120 or 230V AC power. This product expands Gerriets' popular Kabuki line of curtain-drop components to include a basic, economical, plug-and-play system.

The G2 release unit is the system's central component, a technological innovation that employs friction-free, electronically triggered hooks (instead of solenoids or pins) to suspend and then release the curtain. Along with superior safety and reliability, G2 technology offers load ratings of 110 lbs. per release unit. G2 Release Units are mounted on a pipe batten, truss, etc. and connected to one another by 6' cables. A variety of specially manufactured accessories are available for attaching the release units to drapery -- whether the fabric has existing grommets or no grommets at all.

"Our Kabuki G-Frame [controller] is in constant demand for both sales and rental," said Nick Pagliante, of Gerriets, "but we have many customers whose needs would best be met by a more basic system suited to simple applications and limited budgets. The Eco is the perfect solution, incorporating the elegant design and robust function of the G2 into a bona fide plug-and-play, rapid-fire system -- the moment you plug the power cord into a standard AC outlet, all of the release units instantaneously drop the curtain. It really is that simple."

The Kabuki Eco controller system can be used to trigger up to ten G2 release units. It is especially well suited to touring/travel, with additional features that include:

• Quick and easy installation: The controller mounts on pipe batten, truss, etc., directly alongside last G2 release unit in chain

• Compact profile: It measures just 7½" wide x 8¾" high x 3" deep

• Dual voltage: It is equipped with a 120VAC power cord and is switchable to 230VAC.

• Remote capability: It can be incorporated into a non-dim circuit on a lighting control system for operation from a lighting board

• Portability: The systems come in compact road cases (scaled for UPS; no need for special freight).