About Tru-Roll

Our History

In 1947, Tru-Roll was created as a division of Grosh to manufacture theatrical equipment in support of a growing entertainment industry in Southern California. Within a few short years, Tru-Roll’s success enabled it to expand into the fast growing theme park and Las Vegas entertainment industry, eventually becoming a major national manufacturer of stage equipment. In late 2009, Advanced Entertainment Technology was presented with the unique opportunity to purchase Tru-Roll. As a division of AET, Tru-Roll continues to provide its signature drapery tracks and quality theatrical equipment worldwide.

About Tru-Roll

Our History

In 1947, Tru-Roll was created as a division of Grosh to manufacture theatrical equipment in support of a growing entertainment industry in Southern California. Within a few short years, Tru-Roll’s success enabled it to expand into the fast growing theme park and Las Vegas entertainment industry, eventually becoming a major national manufacturer of stage equipment. In late 2009, Advanced Entertainment Technology was presented with the unique opportunity to purchase Tru-Roll. As a division of AET, Tru-Roll continues to provide its signature drapery tracks and quality theatrical equipment worldwide.

About Tru-Roll

Our History

In 1947, Tru-Roll was created as a division of Grosh to manufacture theatrical equipment in support of a growing entertainment industry in Southern California. Within a few short years, Tru-Roll’s success enabled it to expand into the fast growing theme park and Las Vegas entertainment industry, eventually becoming a major national manufacturer of stage equipment. In late 2009, Advanced Entertainment Technology was presented with the unique opportunity to purchase Tru-Roll. As a division of AET, Tru-Roll continues to provide its signature drapery tracks and quality theatrical equipment worldwide.

Full Service Manufacturer

Tru-Roll has been a full service manufacturer of stage rigging equipment, curtain track and draperies for over 70 years.

Descendant of Grosh Scenic Studios

Tru-Roll was originally a subsidiary of Grosh Studios (now known as Grosh Backdrops and Drapery).

Purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology

In 2009, Tru-Roll was purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology, a special effects and show action equipment company since 1990, to expand its reach into the entertainment industry.

Full Service Manufacturer

Tru-Roll has been a full service manufacturer of stage rigging equipment, curtain track and draperies for over 70 years.

Descendant of Grosh Scenic Studios

Tru-Roll was originally a subsidiary of Grosh Studios (now known as Grosh Backdrops and Drapery).

Purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology

In 2009, Tru-Roll was purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology, a special effects and show action equipment company since 1990, to expand its reach into the entertainment industry.

Full Service Manufacturer

Tru-Roll has been a full service manufacturer of stage rigging equipment, curtain track and draperies for over 70 years.

Descendant of Grosh Scenic Studios

Tru-Roll was originally a subsidiary of Grosh Studios (now known as Grosh Backdrops and Drapery).

Purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology

In 2009, Tru-Roll was purchased by Advanced Entertainment Technology, a special effects and show action equipment company since 1990, to expand its reach into the entertainment industry.

Tru-Roll is one of the most respected and well-known names in theatrical rigging design and equipment. Our staff includes some of the most experienced people in the industry who are here to help assist you with your theatrical requirements.

Tru-Roll is one of the most respected and well-known names in theatrical rigging design and equipment. Our staff includes some of the most experienced people in the industry who are here to help assist you with your theatrical requirements.

Tru-Roll is one of the most respected and well-known names in theatrical rigging design and equipment. Our staff includes some of the most experienced people in the industry who are here to help assist you with your theatrical requirements.

Our partners

Grosh Backdrops & Drapery logo

Grosh Backdrops and Drapery

Grosh Backdrops and Drapery is the leading supplier of the finest quality backdrops and theatrical curtains and drapes. Hand-painted by our dedicated artists in our studio in Los Angeles, California or printed using modern printers, our backdrops are available either for rent or for purchase.

Rigged Theatrical Contractors logo

Rigged Theatrical Contractors, Inc.

Specializes in theatrical rigging systems, stage equipment, and entertainment infrastructure for performing arts centers, schools, houses of worship, and commercial venues.

On-Site Drapery Cleaners logo

On-Site Drapery Cleaners

On-Site are the experts in same day drapery cleaning and flameproofing. They service the entirety of the US with their mobile cleaning units. On-Site’s service provides cleaning & flameproofing with Zero Downtime. Their proprietary non-immersion drapery cleaning system is the only safe way to clean stage drapery.

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©2026 Tru-Roll Theatrical Rigging & Hardware · Web design by Stauber Creative

©2026 Tru-Roll Theatrical Rigging & Hardware · Web design by Stauber Creative