Niscon

What Niscon does

Niscon Inc. is a Burlington, Ontario-based automation services company that designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs motion control systems for live entertainment facilities. Founded in 2001 by Joseph Jeremy and Peter Sinkner in response to the Y2K-era closure of a theatrical automation shop in Ontario, the company created and exclusively owns the Raynok Motion Control System, a proprietary platform engineered specifically for theatrical automation, touring productions, and fixed entertainment installations. The system addresses presenting, cueing, and executing motion profiles across mechanical devices used in stage machinery, scenery movement, and broadcast production environments, and is described in company materials as the only motion control system of its kind in the entertainment industry with no direct equivalent for these applications.

Niscon derives revenue from three primary streams: hardware sales of integrated motion control solutions, software platform licensing (Raynok has been adopted by partners such as JR Clancy as their embedded platform), and professional services including installation, training, and 24/7/365 technical support. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company operates a direct enterprise sales motion targeting theatrical producers, touring companies, broadcast studios, and installation venues. Early enterprise adopters included ABC Studios, Mirvish Productions, CBC Studios, CAST Group, GALA Systems, and Showman Fabricators.

The company's operating history includes a 2013 strategic partnership with JR Clancy (which adopted Raynok as its platform), a 2014 transaction that brought Niscon under the Show Distribution Group, and a December 2025 acquisition by SGPS/ShowRig that expanded engineering depth and global distribution behind the Raynok platform. Following the merger, co-founder Joseph Jeremy was appointed Chief Technology Officer of SGPS ShowRig. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, with headquarters at 5040 Mainway #6, Burlington, Ontario.

Name

Niscon

Legal name

Niscon Inc.

Website

https://www.niscon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Niscon Inc. is a Burlington, Ontario-based automation services company that designs, manufactures, and installs the proprietary Raynok Motion Control System for theatrical productions, touring companies, broadcast studios, and fixed entertainment installations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stage Motion Control Automation Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Motion control systems
• Theatrical automation
• Stage machinery control
• Entertainment motion control
• Motion control software

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motion Control Systems and Software: Niscon generates revenue through the sale and licensing of its Raynok Motion Control System to entertainment industry customers. The system is sold as integrated solutions for theatrical automation, touring, and installation environments. Professional services including installation, training, and 24/7 technical support are bundled with product sales.
2. Software Platform Licensing: Raynok was adopted by JR Clancy in 2013 as their software platform for the future, indicating a licensing model where the software platform is embedded in partners' automation solutions.
3. Professional Services and Support: The company provides 24/7 technical support services, installation, and implementation services. Technical support is available via phone and email with dedicated extensions for different service needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Niscon designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs motion control systems for the live entertainment industry. Its flagship product, the Raynok Motion Control System, is a proprietary platform that connects to mechanical devices (hoists, stage machinery, scenic elements) to enable precise cueing, execution, and presentation of motion profiles for theatrical automation, touring productions, and fixed entertainment installations. The offering is bundled with professional services including installation, training, and 24/7/365 technical support.

Product overview

Niscon Inc. is a motion control software innovator that offers the Raynok Motion Control System as its core product. The company designs and engineers motion control solutions for the entertainment industry, providing systems that connect to mechanical devices to control machinery for theatrical productions, touring shows, and fixed installations. Raynok serves as the sole product brand under the Niscon company umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raynok: Raynok is the Motion Control System product engineered by Niscon Inc. It is a phonetic spelling of the Czech word for Stingray, named after co-founder Peter Sinkner's appreciation for the sea creature. Raynok serves various applications in the entertainment industry including touring, installations, and theatrical productions.

Products and services

• Raynok Motion Control System A proprietary motion control platform engineered by Niscon Inc. for the entertainment industry. The system connects to any mechanical device to control stage machinery, hoists, scenic elements, and other automation hardware in theatrical productions, touring shows, and fixed entertainment installations. It addresses distinct application requirements with specialized approaches for presenting, cueing, and executing motion profiles, and is sold bundled with installation, training, and 24/7/365 technical support services to enterprise entertainment customers.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGPS/ShowRigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025SGPS/ShowRig acquired Niscon in December 2025. The merger expands engineering depth and global reach behind Raynok motion control systems. By combining technology, expertise, and project experience, the unified organization strengthens ability to deliver advanced automation solutions for complex productions worldwide.
• Show Distribution GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, Niscon became a part of the Show Distribution Group under the guidance of Denis Lefrancois. This acquisition brought Niscon into a larger entertainment technology organization, enabling growth in strength and depth while maintaining quality and outstanding support.
• JR ClancycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013In 2013, JR Clancy adopted Raynok as their software platform for the future. This was a significant strategic partnership that positioned Raynok as a key technology in theatrical automation, with JR Clancy distributing the system to their entertainment industry customers.
• Don AllenminorOthersDon Allen was discovered during Niscon's growth phase and became integral to Raynok development alongside founding partners Joseph Jeremy and Peter Sinkner.
• Peter SinknercoreOthersCo-founder and lead developer of Raynok. Czech heritage inspired the product name (phonetic spelling of Czech word for Stingray). Deep passion for stingrays influenced the company branding.
• Joseph JeremycoreOthersCo-founder of Niscon along with Peter Sinkner. Appointed Chief Technology Officer for SGPS ShowRig post-merger, guiding future innovation while continuing to advance the Raynok platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is one of the world's largest providers of entertainment and event production services, including staging, automation, and motion control for concerts, theatre, and live events. It is a broad incumbent that bundles motion control capabilities into a wider production services portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in industrial motion control, drives, and automation. While it serves a much broader industrial market, its motion control platforms can be adapted for entertainment applications and represent a potential competitive threat to Niscon's specialized niche.

Direct peers

• JR Clancy: JR Clancy is a leading North American manufacturer of theatrical rigging, hoists, and automation equipment, and was an early adopter and channel partner for Raynok. It serves the same theatrical venue customers with overlapping automation capabilities.
• TAIT Towers: TAIT Towers is a global leader in live event staging, automation, and motion control for concerts, theatre, and touring productions. It is the most direct competitor to Niscon in the entertainment motion control space, offering automation and show control solutions to similar touring and theatrical customers.
• CAST Group (BlackTrax): CAST Group produces BlackTrax, a real-time tracking and automation system for live entertainment, and wysiwyg, a lighting and motion design suite. It is an early Raynok partner and serves the same live entertainment and broadcast customers with complementary automation technology.
• GALA Systems: GALA Systems is a theatrical automation systems provider and an early Raynok user/partner. It provides motion control and stage machinery to similar entertainment venue and theatre customers.
• Stage Technologies: Stage Technologies (a Vitec Group brand) provides motion control systems, automation, and stage engineering for theatres, opera houses, and entertainment venues worldwide. It directly competes with Raynok in theatrical automation installations, particularly in the European market.
• SGPS/ShowRig: SGPS/ShowRig is now Niscon's parent company following the December 2025 acquisition. It provides theatrical rigging, automation, and motion control equipment to entertainment venues, making it both a parent and a closely overlapping peer in the entertainment automation market.

Emerging players

• Wenger Corporation: Wenger Corporation manufactures staging, acoustic, and theatrical equipment for performing arts venues, including some motion and automation capabilities. It overlaps with Niscon in the performing arts venue customer base but with a more limited automation product portfolio.

Regional players

• Sapsa/ShowTex: ShowTex is a European-based provider of stage textiles, motion systems, and rigging for events and venues. It serves a similar entertainment customer base to Niscon but is primarily focused on the European market with overlapping motion control offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nisconinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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