As we continue to commemorate our 50th year in business, we are excited to share our journey– with a special focus on the advancements and improvements we’ve made in the last 5 years. We’ve come a long way since our last milestone on our 45th anniversary! From expanding our facilities and upping our inventory, to embracing hybrid event formats during the challenging COVID-19 era, we’ve come a long way in ensuring that our clients receive the best possible professional audio services. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation and highlighting our last 5 years here at TC Furlong Inc.
Expansion
One of the most significant transformations to our business in the last 5 years has been our expansion into the neighboring units in our building, suites 102 and 103. Previously, we were crammed into just suite 101, which made it necessary to utilize quite a bit of off-site storage space… but now with everything within reach here in our newly expanded facilities, we are able to move quickly to deliver the fast response service you’ve come to expect from TC Furlong Inc. This expansion has not only provided us with more room to keep everything physically here on-site, but also allowed us to enhance our overall services and offerings for AV equipment rentals. Our 103 warehouse is even sometimes used to host events!
As part of our facility expansion project, we recently introduced “The Bluehorn Room” in suite 103. This is a space like no other, where we can take our clients on an auditory journey like they’ve never experienced before. Equipped with the highly accurate Bluehorn speakers developed by Meyer Sound, this listening room is a haven for music enthusiasts and audio connoisseurs. Immerse yourself in a world of sound quality that transcends expectations, with the most accurate reproduction of audio that you’ll ever hear. Bluehorn listening sessions are by appointment only.
Evolution
To meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients, we’ve expanded our extensive audio-focused rental pool with state-of-the-art lighting, staging, and video conference tools and accessories. We understand that every event is unique, and these additions have allowed us to offer comprehensive solutions for a wide range of occasions, not just for professional audio but for the many other types of AV services our clients have come to expect. Whether it’s a corporate conference or an intimate wedding reception, our enhanced AV inventory ensures that your event is nothing short of spectacular.
Here’s some highlights of the new audio and visual rental gear we’ve added in the last 5 years:
- Chauvet Ovation Reve E-3 Lighting Fixtures + Chamsys QuickQ 10 Lighting Console
- Yamaha DM3S Digital Console
- Clear-Com Arcadia Central Station
- Meyer Sound MJF-210 Monitors
- Yamaha PM3 Digital Console
- Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 Ultra Compact Point Source Loudspeakers
- Meyer Sound ULTRA-X40 Compact Point Source Loudspeakers
- Meyer Sound LINA & 750-LFC
- Meyer Sound Slim System
- Countryman A3 Podium Microphones
- Motorola CP200D Portable Radios
- Shure Axient Digital
Adaptation
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to the event industry. We embraced these challenges and transformed them into opportunities. During this period, we pivoted to services that helped our customers host hybrid events seamlessly – combining in-person, video conference, and online streaming components and services. This adaptation allowed our clients to continue to engage with their audiences while adhering to safety protocols– It was a true testament to our resilience and commitment to delivering exceptional AV solutions, no matter the circumstances. The show must go on!
New Leadership
In 2022, we began transitioning our leadership role of General Manager from Jeff Cech to Steve Whittenhall. As of August 2023, Steve has fully assumed his new role here at TC Furlong Inc. Steve was the perfect fit considering his 17 year tenure here in the shop, starting out as a driver and quickly moving up the ranks to his most recent position Lead Project Manager. We are excited to have him at the helm for this next chapter in the story of TC Furlong Inc. as General Manager!
Conclusion
As we continue to celebrate our 50 years in business in 2023, we are reminded and immensely proud of the progress we’ve made, particularly in the last 5 years. Our commitment to growth, innovation, and adaptability has allowed us to remain at the forefront of the AV event industry in the greater Chicago area. We look forward to the future with excitement, knowing that we will continue to evolve and provide top-notch AV services to our valued clients. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and here’s to the next 50 years of excellence!