Retractable Gantry Ladder for TV Camera Operator

Premier Loft Ladders were recently approached by Dean McGill of McEng – Metalwork & Maintenance for a rather unusual application. Dean needed a replacement retractable ladder for access to a TV camera operator gantry at a famous Premier League football stadium.

Positioned above a seating area, high-up in the stadium, the gantry required a ladder that could be neatly retracted out of the way when not in use. It also had to be operable from above and below. Furthermore, because the existing ladder was broken, the replacement ladder was needed as soon as possible so it could be fitted before the next match.

The Elite loft ladder was the most suitable option. This heavy-duty retractable ladder is rated to 200kg per tread, making it a safe option for use by the camera operator (plus any equipment they may be carrying). It was also able to reach the 3.3m high gantry.

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