Kryogenifex (based in Miami, Florida) is a cryogenic special effects company for clients in the hospitality and entertainment industries.[1] Las Vegas's ICE club incorporates the technology.[2][3] The Axis/Radius club in Scottsdale, Arizona also employs the technology.[4] The Kryogenifex system creates an effect using a freezing blast of cloudy, white liquid nitrogen. In addition to lowering the temperature it tousles hair and hits partiers with ambient force. The systems cost more than $15,000 and use three nozzles to shoot a non-flammable mixture of liquid nitrogen compressed with carbon dioxide that fills a two-story club in about 10 seconds, according to a club director. This cools the area 20 degrees for a few seconds as a white cloud that can be colored with flashing lights fills the area. The effect costs about $75 for 30 seconds of firing.[4]
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| Founded | 2002 |
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| Founder | Alejandro Gonzalez |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida |
Area served | International |
History
editKryogenifex uses cryogenic gases and liquids, such as liquid nitrogen and CO2, to create special effects for proprietary applications. Founded in 2002 by President and CEO Alejandro Gonzalez, the company creates and supplies automated atmospheric systems for entertainment venues such as nightclubs and restaurants.[5]
Several different products in the Kryogenifex line are available for customization, and the company also offers conceptual design, safety training, installation, and maintenance.[6]
Kryogenifex works with venues around South Florida and California, as well as Las Vegas, Denver, and New York. The company has international clients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Sydney, Australia; the Dominican Republic; South Korea; and throughout Europe.[5]
The company won the award for Best Effects Product at the 2003 Club World Awards.[7]
References
edit- ^ Terra - Diviértete en grande en la disco Oro Nightclub Terra México - Nov 22, 2011
- ^ The Nightclub Issue: Our second-annual look at local nightlife Las Vegas City Life Aug 27, 2003 "The most distinctive feature is the Kryogenifex Fog System that jets clouds of freezing nitrogen onto the dance floor as bright lights illuminate the dance floor. It has a climactic effect that synergizes with key crescendos in the DJ sets, turning up the energy level on the dance floor exponentially."
- ^ LeBron James and Allen Iverson to Host NBA All-Star Weekend Business Wire - Feb 7, 2007
- ^ a b Axis/Radius keeps cool with liquid nitrogen AZ Central.com May 16, 2008
- ^ a b Hood, John. “NiteTalk: Alejandro Gonzalez on the Special Effects of Kryogenifex.” NBC. Aug. 17, 2012
- ^ “CO2 Special Effects are a New Favorite at the Hottest Night Spots.” PR Web. June 21, 2013
- ^ Mason, Kerri. “Three Friends Collaborate on Las Vegas’ Ambitious New Free-Standing Dance Club.” Club Systems International Magazine. October 2003