Since August 2024, Jasmin Schneider has been part of the CHAINMASTER team. The 24-year-old business administrator is currently completing her part-time studies to become a business economist.

In her daily work, Jasmin is responsible for the spare parts and logistics departments, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. She especially enjoys the dynamic nature of her role: staying on the move, reacting quickly, and keeping an overview of both areas. The constant switching between customer requests, solution-oriented tasks, and coordination with shipping partners makes her work varied and exciting.

What Jasmin loves most about CHAINMASTER is the team environment and close collaboration. Even a stressful day is manageable – and with the right colleagues, even the most challenging tasks can be fun

In her free time, Jasmin enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and finding balance in nature, for example through fishing trips.

For the future, she hopes that CHAINMASTER will continue to stay flexible, provide fast and effective solutions, and maintain the strong team spirit across the company.

Raphael, 40 years old, is from Eilenburg and is a proud father of a daughter. Since 2018, he has been an important part of the CHAINMASTER team, with a brief break until 2020. Today, he leads production in the rigging department and is also responsible for purchasing and inventory management across the entire assembly area.

What Raphael particularly values about his work is the close collaboration with his colleagues, as well as the variety of tasks that arise from constantly changing customer requirements – and the opportunity to successfully deliver these together as a team, on time and to a high standard.

Looking to the future, Raphael hopes that CHAINMASTER will continue to stand strong as a team, where each individual has the opportunity to grow, and where shared success remains at the core of their efforts.

CHAINMASTER is pleased to announce that we will serve as a supporter of Eisbären Berlin for the 2025/26 season. As a brand, we value reliability, precision, and strength – qualities we are proud to promote in partnership with one of Germany’s most successful ice hockey clubs.

CHAINMASTER Welcome John van Look as Global Technical Trainer

The LIFTKET Group is proud to welcome John van Look as the new Global Technical Trainer for its CHAINMASTER and MOVEKET brands. With decades of international experience in event rigging and extensive technical expertise, John will be responsible for designing and delivering technical training and workshop concepts for customers and partners worldwide.

John van Look is a certified Master of Event Technology (Stage/Studio) and a certified Expert for Event Rigging (SQ Q2 Level 3). His career has taken him from working on global tours for superstars such as Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake to major productions like the Eurovision Song Contest and the MDLBEAST Soundstorm Festival.

“With John van Look, we are not only gaining an outstanding professional with global recognition but also a strong communicator who knows how to translate complex knowledge into practical, safety-oriented training,” says Benjamin Göldner, Vice President Stage at the LIFTKET Group. “He will play a key role in strategically advancing our training programs.”

In addition to expanding and enhancing the training offering, John will also focus on gathering valuable customer feedback, supporting project consulting, and actively contributing to the further development of CHAINMASTER products.

With this move, the LIFTKET Group is further strengthening its technical expertise and making a clear commitment to safety, knowledge sharing, and long-term customer satisfaction worldwide.

Tom Schumann appointed new General Manager at CHAINMASTER

Effective June 1, 2025, Tom Schumann will assume the role of General Manager at CHAINMASTER GmbH.

Tom is a familiar face within the LIFTKET Group. He joined the LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH back in March 2011 and has since gained extensive experience across all sales areas. Among other roles, he also served as Managing Director of LIFTKET India before being appointed Head of Sales at LIFTKET Germany.

Thanks to the close collaboration within the group, Tom is already well acquainted with the CHAINMASTER team in Eilenburg – something that only adds to his excitement for the new role. “I’m really looking forward to the new challenges in the entertainment sector and to working closely with the CHAINMASTER team to drive innovation,” says Schumann.

Benjamin Göldner, Vice President Stage of the LIFTKET Group, adds: “With Tom, we are gaining a leader who not only knows the LIFTKET Group inside out, but also brings international experience and a deep understanding of our markets. I’m confident that he will continue CHAINMASTER’s success story and provide new momentum.”

Our CHAINMASTER products are often referred to as “invisible heroes” because they form the basis for impressive projects. But who are the real invisible heroes responsible for the skillful use of our products? In the third part of the blog series, we introduce you to another CHAINMASTER enthusiast. We interviewed, Jorge Reis a motors technician at Neg Earth Lights, and asked him 10 questions that let us take a look behind the scenes.

Describe yourself in 3 words:  Inclusive, caring, and committed.

How did you end up working in the live events industry? I came to England, did school, and later pursued a business degree with a focus on business analytics. However, it wasn’t quite the right fit for me. My mum had already been working in the live events industry at Neg, and when an opportunity came up, Neg took me in. That’s how I ended up in the industry, and I’ve been here ever since. It’s been a great journey, and I really enjoy what I do.

Tell us more about your company – Neg Earth Lights: Neg Earth Lights was founded in 1983 by Pip and Dave Ridgway. We’re a leading supplier of lighting and rigging equipment, specialising in live events. We provide high-end equipment, including lights, cables, and motors, with a focus on quality and practicality for top-tier clients. The company is fantastic to work for, and not only is it a large organisation, but the people here are incredible. Pip and Dave genuinely take care of everyone, and I’m proud to be part of the team.

What is the most recent show you have worked on? The most recent show I worked on here was 21 Pilots. When it comes to working with the crew, my most recent experience was with Rammstein, where I helped prep equipment at LH2. Both experiences were amazing!

What is your favourite all-time show you have worked on? My favourite show would have to be Adele in Munich. It was a huge event, and it was also memorable because it had the Guinness World Record for the biggest temporary live screen. Adele’s performance was phenomenal.

What do you like about CHAINMASTER?  I really appreciate the design and quality of CHAINAMSTER motors. The chain spec is smaller than other brands but still as strong, which makes them more compact and efficient. Additionally, we’ve never had a CHAINMASTER motor malfunction, which says a lot about its quality and durability!

You can choose any artist from the current or past to work with. Who would it be? I would love to work with Leonard Cohen. His music, especially songs like Famous Blue Raincoat, is beautiful, and I think it would have been incredible to be part of his live performances.

What was the last show you went to, that you were not working on? The last show I attended as a fan was Swan Lake, a ballet performance I went to with my mum. For music, the last show I saw was Nick Cave, which was also amazing.

What “Tech” item could you not live without?  I couldn’t live without my Leatherman Wave+. It was a gift from my grandma, and it has my name engraved on it. It’s a multi-tool, and I use it regularly for various tasks. It’s not just practical; it’s also very sentimental to me.

It’s your ideal day off. How and where would you spend your time? My ideal day off would be sunny and spent outdoors. I’d start by walking around places like Brick Lane or Camden in the morning when it’s quieter. Then, I’d head to a lovely Italian restaurant in Soho for lunch, followed by some time to relax and read. If there’s a good show in the evening, that would make the day perfect.

Juliane Goj-Kux, 37 years old, has been part of the CHAINMASTER team since July 2022. Over the past three years, she has proven herself to be a real all-rounder: In addition to assisting the management, she takes on other diverse tasks – from accounting and purchasing to human resources.

What does Juliane particularly appreciate? The varied tasks, the collegial atmosphere and the industry, which she finds not only exciting but also very familiar. Outside of work, she spends a lot of time with her dogs, enjoys going to concerts and immersing herself in exciting books.

For the future, Juliane hopes that CHAINMASTER will continue to be successful – and that she will still be able to discover the CHAINMASTER chain hoists at concerts in 20 years’ time.

We are online!
Our CHAINMASTER Online Shop is officially launched.

Enjoy a new digital shopping experience with intuitive navigation, quick access to professional rigging solutions, and a smooth ordering process – all in one place.

Check it out now and take your workflow to the next level – shop.chainmaster.de

CHAINMASTER welcomes Raffaella Scaccia as Senior Sales Manager Italy

CHAINMASTER is pleased to announce that Raffaella Scaccia has joined our team as Senior Sales Manager Italy. With her extensive experience in the industry and deep understanding of the market, she will play a vital role in strengthening our presence and driving growth in the Italian market.

Benjamin Göldner, Vice President Stage of the LIFTKET Group, shared his excitement about the new addition: “We are thrilled to welcome Raffaella to the CHAINMASTER family. Her extensive industry knowledge, strong customer focus, and passion for excellence make her a perfect fit for our team. We are confident that her expertise will help us deliver even greater value to our customers in Italy.”

Raffaella Scaccia also expressed her enthusiasm for joining CHAINMASTER: “I am excited to be part of such a respected and innovative company. CHAINMASTER has an excellent reputation in the industry, and I look forward to working closely with our customers and partners to continue driving success in the Italian market.”

We look forward to achieving new milestones together with Raffaella and continuing to deliver innovative stage solutions across the region.