A significant component of every stage machinery is the technical equipment for the vertical movement of decoration elements in the stage tower. This equipment can be scenery hoists for moving large-area decorations or different types of point hoists for single point loads. The development of machine and control technology has lead to manually operated hoists having been or being partly or completely replaced by motor-driven hoists.

Independent of the stages' size, conversion possibilities on the stage surface are of essential significance for play production in theatres and opera houses. For intersecting stages with optimal conditions for the arrangement of elevators, trapdoor systems, turntables, and stage wagons to simple stage areas with moveable trapdoor systems, modern stage engineering offers a wide range of technical options.

Stage machinery equipment also includes safety equipment for fire protection, such as fireproof curtains and smoke gas removal systems, since their function also requires mechanical systems.

Event halls with multi-functional technical possibilities are gaining ever greater significance. Hall operators expect to be able to conduct various events with low time and staff costs.
The organisers' list of demands comprises uses from congress, fair, or banquet hall to theatre and concert performances; from level hall surfaces to rising floors.

Decorative elements and entire stage settings not being used at the moment can be stored in the side stage areas during the performance, or inside or outside of the venue for a longer period of time.

SBS Bühnentechnik GmbH offers all engineering services required in stage engineering as well as comprehensive after-sales services for operation of the systems.