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Next FX

Theatrical & Proximate Pyrotechnic Manufacture

03/25/2026

Pyro is fun to watch… but it’s even more fun to make. 🎇
At Next FX, our team is the one behind the sparks—designing, building, and shipping the effects that light up stages around the world. If you’ve ever wanted a job that’s a little more exciting than the ordinary, this might be it.

We’re hiring.
Join the Next FX team and help create the moments audiences never forget.

Apply today → Email your resume to cory@stage-fx.com or stop by our facility!
📍 184 McNaley Rd., Columbus, MT 59019

03/23/2026

17 years of sparks, growth, and great people. 🎇
Kristi has been part of the Next FX story for 17 years—and she’s seen it all. From the old plant to the campus we have today, she’s watched our team, products, and productions grow bigger every year.

What keeps her motivated? Seeing new shows come through and knowing the effects built right here will light up stages around the world. And according to Kristi, the best part is the people—a group that works hard, laughs a lot, and always has a good time together.
Want to be part of the team behind the sparks?

We’re hiring. Come join the Next FX crew and help create the moments audiences never forget.

Apply today → Email your resume to cory@stage-fx.com
📍 184 McNaley Rd., Columbus, MT 59019

03/20/2026

Packing, labeling, wrapping, and sending stage magic around the world.

Our shipping team works hard to make sure every order leaves our dock safely and arrives ready for showtime. Whether it’s across the country or across the globe, Next FX products are built—and shipped—to perform.

Want to be part of the team behind the scenes? We’re hiring! Send your resume to Cory@stage-fx.com and help us ship the sparks that light up stages worldwide. ✨

03/17/2026

Green fireworks? That’s chemistry at work. ☘️✨
Barium compounds create the vibrant emerald glow lighting up the sky.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Next FX! 🎇

03/16/2026

Those tiny pellets? They’re the stars behind the spectacle.

A single 22mm mine can hold 48 stars.
A 30mm mine? About 58.
And larger 100mm mines use 14 much bigger stars.

For just one project, we might press 1.5–2 million pellets… producing up to 165,000 in a single day. 🔥

It’s precision manufacturing, Montana craftsmanship, and a lot of sparks behind the scenes—so when the cue hits, the moment is unforgettable.

03/13/2026

🎇 We’re hiring at Next FX!

Want to help create the pyro effects you see on stages around the world? We’re looking for team members to join us in Columbus, Montana

Open Positions:
• General Production Associate
• Manufacturing Engineer Technologist

📍 184 McNaley Rd., Columbus, MT 59019
📩 Send your resume to Cory@stage-fx.com

Come build the sparks behind the show. 🔥

03/11/2026

Ever wonder who we get to make pyro for? 👀🎇

Our team doesn’t just clock in… they create moments for some of the biggest stages in the world. From arena tours to theatrical productions, when you see that spark hit on cue — there’s a good chance it started right here in Montana.

“I got to make pyro for ______.”
Yeah… that could be you saying that next.

At Next FX, we engineer precision, ignite spectacle, and ship worldwide — all with safety at the core.

Want your work to light up the mainstage?

We’re hiring. Apply today→ cory@stage-fx.com

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women of Next FX who are shaping the future of pyrotechnics — from the lab to production, testing, and worldwide shipping.

Their precision. Their expertise. Their commitment to safety. Their passion for performance.
In an industry built on power and precision, these women prove every day that excellence knows no limits. 🔥

From Montana to the main stage, we’re proud to have them leading the charge.

03/06/2026

Imagine starting your work day with these views.

We’re hiring. Come build something that ignites. 🔥
📍 Next FX, 184 McNaley Rd. Columbus, MT 59019

📧 To apply, email Cory:
cory@next-fx.com

03/04/2026

“Be willing to be coached. Be willing to understand. Be willing to start at the bottom and learn the whole process.”

That’s Matt’s advice for anyone thinking about joining Next FX and he’s right.

From powder to packaged, every step of the process happens right here in Montana. If you’re willing to learn it from beginning to end, our team is willing to teach you. We believe in building experts from the ground up — safely, precisely, and with pride in what we create.
If you’re ready to grow, be coached, and be part of something engineered for impact… this is your sign. 🎇

We’re hiring. Apply today and ignite your career with Next FX.
E-mail your resume to → cory@stage-fx.com

03/02/2026

Water, food...and seeing our effects light up stages worldwide are all we need! 😍

Want to join our team → we're hiring!

📍 Next FX
184 McNaley Rd.
Columbus, MT 59019

📧 To apply, email Cory:
cory@next-fx.com

02/28/2026

From lab formulas to the mainstage, it’s science that makes the sparks fly.

Here’s to the chemists, innovators, and problem-solvers who help us ignite unforgettable moments.

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184 McNaley Road
Columbus, MT
59019

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 3pm
Tuesday	7am - 3pm
Wednesday	7am - 3pm
Thursday	7am - 3pm
Friday	7am - 3pm

Telephone

(406) 322-1303

Website

http://next-fx.com/

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