About us
Our Story
The very first winch by Circus Workshops was created in 1980. It was invented by circus engineer Vladimir Krasilnikov. He developed his own design for the Circus Performer Lifting Winch, known for its high reliability, user-friendly operation, and easy maintenance.
With a smooth lifting speed of up to 1.5 meters per second and a lifting capacity of up to 250 kg, the winch quickly gained recognition among circus professionals. Its smooth start and stop functions eliminated harsh jerks and helped preserve the joints and muscles of aerial acrobats.
Where We Are Today
Based on that first model, more than 20 winch modifications have been developed. Over the years, more than 700 winches have been produced, and most of them are still in active use.
Today, Circus Workshops proudly serves clients in 30 countries worldwide. We are a trusted manufacturer of winches, aerial equipment, safety systems, pulleys, and swivels, all built with a focus on maximum quality and safety.
Times Change — Our Principles Don't
While we continue to expand our capabilities, our values remain the same. Our equipment is trusted, and its reliability is proven in the field. Circus Workshops ensures full compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulatory documentation.
Circus Workshops is a highly specialized manufacturing operation, where every piece of equipment is crafted by a dedicated team of professionals invested in the result. Thousands of professional circus performers have trusted us with their lives for nearly half a century.
Circus Workshops — Equipment for the World's Brightest Performances. We lift artists so the audience rises to applaud them.
Bringing brightness to the spotlight and power to the performance are the hands of our metalworkers and welders, turners and electricians, project engineers and designers, all united in one mission: to create winches, aerial equipment, safety systems, rotators, and pulleys built to withstand the harshest conditions of circus operation.
Working shoulder to shoulder, the Circus Workshops team consistently delivers outstanding results. Thanks to our equipment, your artists will soar higher, and your shows will be equipped with advanced and reliable gear.
What Sets Circus Workshops Apart
Circus Workshops spans over 300 square meters of production facilities, advanced machinery to handle demanding engineering and design challenges, and expert staff who turn bold ideas into reality from sketches, blueprints, photos, or even simple concepts.
Our in-house design and engineering bureau is the backbone of our efficiency, ensuring every order is delivered on time, no matter how ambitious or complex.
All our products are certified to meet national safety standards, tested in accordance with PTB-CIRCUS-77, STB-CIRCUS-2000, Order No. 914n of the Russian Ministry of Labor, and accompanied by a Technical Passport and a warranty.
Safety Comes First
We manage the entire production cycle: from design and manufacturing to testing, delivery, and on-site installation in Russia and worldwide.
Circus Workshops — Flawless Lift-Off!
Want to know the current price and lead time for your order? Call us at +7 (495) 969-55-90 (Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00) or email us at info@circusmaster.ru.