REACH Communications

What REACH Communications does

REACH Communications Inc is a privately held, family-owned audio-visual production and integration company founded in 2001 by Mark and Dan Brown, headquartered in Champlin, Minnesota. Operating from a 40,000 sq ft facility with a 30+ full-time staff, the company serves four primary customer segments: live event productions, houses of worship, K-12/higher education schools, and touring production companies/theatres, with self-described nationwide reach. The business model is built on four integrated revenue streams: Event Services (production labor and execution for live events), Equipment Rentals (leasing premium AV gear to outside producers), System Design & Integration (consulting, design, and permanent installation of AV systems), and Product Sales (reselling equipment). This multi-stream structure allows REACH to capture revenue across the full project lifecycle, from initial system specification through ongoing rental and event support.

The company's core technology asset is its premium professional AV inventory, featuring flagship equipment lines from L'Acoustics and Nexo (loudspeaker systems), Avid and DiGiCo (digital mixing consoles including Quantum-series), and Clear-Com (intercom systems). Recent equipment investments include DiGiCo Quantum225 consoles deployed for the Big Daddy Weave 2026 national touring production. REACH maintains active manufacturer partnerships with DiGiCo, Waves (2026), and Clear-Com (2025), providing access to product training, certification programs, and early release equipment. The company also operates educational channels such as LV1 Snapshots workshops and Clear-Com training events, positioning itself as a regional technical authority in the upper Midwest AV market.

REACH generates revenue through project-based and recurring service contracts rather than disclosed subscription pricing. Equipment rentals and event services operate on per-event or per-day pricing, while System Design & Integration engagements are project-scoped with installation and commissioning fees. Product Sales provides direct manufacturer-to-customer equipment resale with associated margin. The company has operated continuously since founding with no disclosed external funding rounds, indicating entirely organic growth and reinvestment of operating cash flow over its 25-year history. Customer concentration spans named touring accounts (Big Daddy Weave 2026), regional religious institutions, and educational clients, with project-based revenue limiting forward visibility relative to SaaS-based comparables.

Name

REACH Communications

Legal name

REACH Communications Inc

Website

https://reachcomm.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REACH Communications is a Minnesota-based audio-visual production and integration company serving live events, houses of worship, schools, theatres, and touring productions nationwide through equipment rentals, system design and integration, event services, and product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Production and Integration Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Backline & Musical Instrument Rentals (Concert/Performance Support) (THAHAEAL), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD), Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK)

Keywords

• Audio visual production
• Event production services
• Equipment rental services
• AVL system integration
• Lighting and video systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Champlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of extensive audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment including speaker systems, mixing consoles, wireless mics, LED walls, projectors, cameras, and production gear. Customers pay for equipment rental based on project needs.
2. System Design & Integration Services: Design services and installation of AVL systems for houses of worship, schools, theaters, and new construction projects. Involves pre-build design phase followed by installation phase, with fees scaled according to project value.
3. Product Sales: Sale of audio, video, and lighting equipment from multiple vendors including Yamaha, Nexo, Sennheiser, and other industry brands. Products are sold directly to customers.
4. Event Production Services: Live event production support including equipment setup, technical staff, and event execution for concerts, conferences, festivals, and corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REACH Communications is an audio, video, and lighting (AVL) production and installation company that delivers four core services: live event production for concerts, conferences, festivals, and corporate events; equipment rentals of audio, video, lighting, staging, rigging, and backline gear; system design and integration for houses of worship, schools, and theatres; and resale of professional AVL equipment from brands such as Yamaha, Nexo, Sennheiser, L'Acoustics, Avid, and DiGiCo.

Product overview

REACH Communications is an audio visual production and installation company offering a four-part service portfolio: Event Services (live production for concerts, conferences, festivals, and corporate events), Equipment Rentals (large inventory of audio, intercom, lighting, video/LED, staging, rigging, and backline gear), System Design & Integration (design and installation for houses of worship, schools, and theatres), and Product Sales (selling gear from vendors including Yamaha, Nexo, Sennheiser, and others). The company operates from a 40,000 sq ft facility in the Minneapolis MN area with over 30 full-time staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Services Full-service live event production for concerts, conferences, festivals, tours, ministries, and corporate events, including audio, lighting, video, and staging support with REACH's experienced technical staff. Targeted at event organizers and producers who need turnkey production of any scale.
• Equipment Rentals
• System Design & Integration
• Product Sales

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving events nationwide since 2001 with commitment to technical excellence

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DigicocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Big Daddy Weave tour added DiGiCo Quantum225 digital mixing consoles to their system, sourced through REACH Communications. This represents a partnership for professional audio console integration and support.
• WavescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026LV1 Snapshots live sound workshop hosted at REACH Communications featuring Waves LV1 Classic mixing platform. Partnership with Waves Ltd for audio processing technology and training.
• Clear-ComcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Clear-Com Training offered in partnership with REACH Communications, providing professional development for intercom systems used in live event production.
• NexocoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive rental inventory of Nexo professional speaker systems including STM M46/M28/B112/S118 line arrays, GeoM12/M10/M6 cabinets, RS18/P15/Msub subwoofers, and NXAmp amplifiers with Dante connectivity.
• L'AcousticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium rental inventory of L'Acoustics professional audio systems including K1-SB, K2, K3, KARA II line arrays, KS28/KS21 subwoofers, SYVA columns, LA-RAK III AVB, and LA12X/LA7.16/LA4X amplifiers.
• AvidcoreTechnology or IntegrationRental and deployment of Avid S6L-32D and S6L-24D digital mixing consoles with E6L-192/E6L-144/E6L-112 digital mixing engines and Stage 64 I/O racks, integrated with Waves SoundGrid.
• DiGiCocoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of DiGiCo Q7, Q5, Quantum 338, SD10, SD12-96, and Quantum 225 digital mixing consoles with HMA optics, Waves and Dante cards.
• Solid State Logic (SSL)coreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of SSL L550 PLUS and L200 PLUS digital mixing consoles with analog, AES/EBU, and Dante I/O, plus ML32.32 stageboxes and BL II.D Blacklight Madi concentrators.
• ShurecoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive rental inventory of Shure Axient Digital ADX/AD wireless mic systems with Dante, ULXD digital systems, PSM1000/2000 IEM systems, and comprehensive antenna/combiner infrastructure.
• SennheisercoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Sennheiser D9000 and D6000 wireless mic systems with Dante outputs, EW100-G3 systems, and extensive microphone and headset selection including DPA integration.
• Ross VideocoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Ross Carbonite HyperMax Ultra and Carbonite Ultra 4K video switchers, Xpression CG/motion graphics, and extensive routing infrastructure.
• Black Magic DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Black Magic Design ATEM switchers, HyperDeck Studio recorders, Video Assist monitors, and converter/scaler equipment.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Panasonic professional cameras (SK-UHD7000, SK-UHD6500, SK-HD5500), AW-UE160 PTZ cameras, and projectors ranging from 5,000 to 32,000 lumens.
• YamahacoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Yamaha PM10, PM5, PM3 digital mixing consoles, DM7/DM3 series, CL5/QL5/QL1 consoles, and comprehensive RIO/TIO stagebox infrastructure.
• RobecoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Robe moving head fixtures including iForte LED, Esprite, MegaPointe, Spikie, and Robospot remote followspot system.
• ROE VisualcoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of ROE LED walls including Ruby RB2.3, Graphite GP2.6, Carbon CB3, and Vanish V8T panels with various pixel pitches for indoor/outdoor applications.
• MA LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of MA Lighting GrandMA3 Full/Light/onPC, GrandMA2 systems, and dot2 lighting control consoles.
• DisguisecoreTechnology or IntegrationRental inventory of Disguise VX 4 and GX 3 media servers for video processing and content delivery in production environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clair Global: A leading North American provider of live sound reinforcement, audio rental, and tour production services. Directly comparable to REACH in the touring/concert segment, but at substantially larger national scale with multi-region inventory.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global AVL equipment rental and event production company serving concerts, corporate events, and broadcast. Directly comparable across REACH's event production and rental services, with a far broader geographic and capability footprint.
• LD Systems: Houston-based AVL production and rental company serving concerts, corporate events, and festivals. Closely comparable to REACH in service mix (rental + production + integration) and inventory scale, operating as a similar-sized regional/national provider.
• Sound Image: Touring audio production company providing consoles, wireless systems, and sound reinforcement for major tours. Directly comparable to REACH's touring audio rental and live sound production work, particularly for concert and faith-based tours.
• Solotech: Major North American AVL rental and production company with deep L'Acoustics and DiGiCo inventory. Directly comparable to REACH in pro-audio rental for concerts and live events, though with broader international reach and integration capability.
• Rat Sound Systems: California-based concert touring audio production and rental company. Comparable to REACH in concert/tour sound reinforcement, premium console inventory (DiGiCo, Avid), and integration services for live events.
• Eighth Day Sound: Cleveland-based touring audio rental and production company serving major concert tours. Comparable to REACH in live sound reinforcement rental and tour production services, particularly across the Midwest touring circuit.

Broad incumbents

• Encore (formerly PSAV): Major hospitality and event technology provider offering AV rental, staging, and production services to hotels and venues. Comparable to REACH's event services and equipment rental offerings, though primarily focused on in-venue/hospitality deployments.
• Freeman: Large diversified event/exhibit services company offering AV production as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable to REACH's corporate event production and AVL rental services, but operates across many additional categories at national scale.

Regional players

• Atomic Pro (Atomic Productions): Midwest AVL production and rental company serving corporate events, concerts, and live productions. Comparable to REACH in regional event production, AV rental, and integration services within the Midwest market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/REACHComm
• Instagraminstagram.com/reachcomm
• Xx.com/Reachcomm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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