Fox News: ENG Mobile Broadcast Equipment Transport
Challenge
Fox News ENG (Electronic News Gathering) crews needed to transport broadcast cameras, audio gear, lighting, and satellite uplink equipment to breaking news scenes within minutes. Equipment must: (1) survive vehicle transport on rough roads, (2) deploy quickly (under 5 min from case to live), (3) fit airline overhead bins for travel, (4) handle all weather conditions, (5) provide tamper-evidence for high-value equipment.
Solution
KeXinMaterials provided custom ENG cases with: (1) shock-mounted interiors for road transport, (2) quick-access lid design (under 30 sec open), (3) TSA-approved compact size (carry-on compatible), (4) IP67 all-weather shell, (5) tamper-evident seals with serialized numbers. Each case includes custom foam for Sony PXW-Z280 cameras, Sennheiser wireless, Litepanels lights, and Dejero satellite uplink.
Result
200 cases deployed across Fox News bureaus. Used in 4,200+ breaking news deployments. Average setup time: 2:47 (down from 7:30). Equipment damage reduced 85%. Fox News has standardized KeXinMaterials across all 12 regional bureaus. 100% reorder rate for additional cases.
Client Testimonial
"In breaking news, every second counts. KeXinMaterials cases go from vehicle trunk to live shot in under 3 minutes. The custom foam layout means my crew can find every cable and battery in seconds. The tamper-evident seals give us accountability for high-value gear. — Fox News Senior ENG Producer"
— Fox News Channel
Project Duration
Ongoing (annual refresh)
Total Value
$420,000
Industry
Broadcast / Media