{"id":10,"date":"2018-03-16T12:51:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T12:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:44:19","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#website\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/\",\n      \"name\": \"AVW Controls Ltd\",\n      \"publisher\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#org\" },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#org\",\n      \"name\": \"AVW Controls Ltd\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/\",\n      \"description\": \"AVW Controls Ltd designs and delivers stage automation control systems and motion control solutions for theatre, live entertainment and performance environments.\",\n      \"foundingDate\": \"1996\",\n      \"founder\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/anton-woodward\/#person\",\n        \"name\": \"Anton Woodward\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/anton-woodward\/\"\n      },\n      \"logo\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/cropped-avw_logo-1.png\"\n      },\n      \"sameAs\": [\n        \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/avwcontrols\/\",\n        \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/avwcontrols\",\n        \"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/company\/avw-controls-ltd\"\n      ],\n      \"knowsAbout\": [\n        \"Stage automation\",\n        \"Stage machinery\",\n        \"Motion control systems\",\n        \"Theatre engineering\",\n        \"Live entertainment technology\"\n      ],\n      \"areaServed\": \"Worldwide\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/about\/#webpage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/about\/\",\n      \"name\": \"About \u2014 AVW Controls Ltd\",\n      \"isPartOf\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#website\" },\n      \"about\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#org\" },\n      \"mainEntity\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/#org\" },\n      \"primaryImageOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene.jpeg\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>AVW Controls Ltd specialises in stage automation control systems for theatre, live entertainment, and performance environments.<\/p>\n<p>AVW Controls Ltd is a well-regarded company known worldwide for its expertise in stage automation. Based in the UK, AVW designs and delivers stage machinery automation systems that are reliable, practical, and accessible. With a fully equipped control panel manufacturing workshop, a project office using modern CAD tools, and an experienced team of stage automation engineers, AVW provides motion control systems for theatres, live events, and performance venues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1182 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene.jpeg\" alt=\"A spectacular stage show.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stagescene-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1996, AVW may be a small company, but it is highly capable. Our growing list of successful projects reflects our commitment to helping clients realise their motion control ambitions. From simple fixed-speed switchgear to complex computer-controlled automation systems, we support staging projects of all sizes. Stage automation is our passion and our speciality.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"348\">Stage automation is the combination of creativity, technology, and engineering used to bring stage machinery to life through controlled motion systems. It enables scenery, performers, and equipment to move safely, precisely, and consistently as part of a production.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"607\">Whether for theatre productions, concerts, dark rides, or exhibitions, automation systems must integrate seamlessly with lighting and sound control. Together, these elements work in sync to create reliable technical support for performance and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Our motion control systems ensure scenic elements move smoothly and repeatably, performance after performance, while improving safety and efficiency. From West End musicals to opera productions and large-scale live events, AVW systems help shows run safely, reliably, and consistently.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a9 AVW Controls Ltd 2026<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AVW Controls Ltd specialises in stage automation control systems for theatre, live entertainment, and performance environments. AVW Controls Ltd is a well-regarded company known worldwide for its expertise in stage automation. Based in the UK, AVW designs and delivers stage machinery automation systems that are reliable, practical, and accessible. 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