ZFX Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment rigging, special effects |
| Founded | 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Performer flying effects, flying mannequins, black-oxide-coated wire rope |
Number of employees | Largest workforce of E.T.C.P double-certified riggers (exact number not specified) |
ZFX Inc., operating under the name ZFX Flying, is a specialist company in performer flying effects, with its main office located in Louisville, Kentucky and an additional branch in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Established in 1994 in Las Vegas, ZFX has delivered flying effects for a variety of productions, encompassing both professional and amateur renditions of Peter Pan, the Wizard of Oz, as well as notable Broadway performances such as Wicked.
Among employers, ZFX boasts the largest workforce of E.T.C.P double-certified (Theater and Arena) riggers. The company's flying directors are distinguished by their official uniform, which includes the Utilikilt.
In 2010, ZFX broadened its expertise from live performer flying to include flying mannequins for retail settings. Partnering with architectural firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, they engineered innovative flying mannequin installations for the Uniqlo flagship store in Shanghai. This project featured a 20-meter-high atrium and an overhead rotating carousel composed of acrylic pods. These creative contributions played a role in Bohlin Cywinski Jackson receiving the EuroShop RetailDesign award in 2012.
ZFX stands as the leading global manufacturer of black-oxide-coated wire rope, catering to both its internal requirements and the majority of Cirque du Soleil productions. Additionally, the company preserves an extensive assortment of vintage industrial and entertainment rigging equipment, including Nicopress tools and the oldest operational CM Lodestar.