Kent Audio Visual

What Kent Audio Visual does

Kent Audio Visual is a privately held, locally owned audiovisual services company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operating continuously since 1975 (originating in 1973 as Kent Business Systems). The company delivers a full-service AV offering across four primary revenue streams: Show Services (full-service event production including staging, lighting, sound, and video for events ranging from small meetings to arena shows), Equipment Rentals (projectors, screens, microphones, speakers, lighting, LED walls, and complete AV packages with delivery or pickup), Sales and Installations (custom AV system design and installation for houses of worship, schools, conference rooms, auditoriums, hotels, restaurants, and other commercial venues), and Equipment Service and Maintenance (maintenance agreements and on-site or in-office repair). Supplemental offerings include KAV Studio for online/hybrid event hosting, Video Services for media transfer and preservation, and LED Wall display rentals. The company was acquired by Maddie and Matt Butler from founders Ron and Olivia 'Kitty' Bowring effective March 1, 2023, with Maddie Butler as majority woman-owner.

The business model is sales-led and direct, with customers initiating contact via phone (316-262-4487) or segmented email inboxes (info, rentals, sales, service) to receive quote-based pricing tailored to each event or installation. GTM relies on community presence (Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce membership, Visit Wichita partnership), a portfolio-driven website, and repeat/testimonial customers across government, nonprofit, enterprise, and event organizer segments. Revenue mechanics combine transaction-fee rentals, one-time installation projects, managed-service maintenance agreements, and professional-services event production — yielding a diversified mix but with no disclosed pricing, contract values, or recurring revenue share. Geographic scope is regional, concentrated in the Wichita metropolitan area and surrounding Kansas markets, with no global footprint, no app presence, no public API, and no disclosed integrations.

Name

Kent Audio Visual

Legal name

Kent Audio Visual

Website

https://kentav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kent Audio Visual is a privately held, locally owned full-service audiovisual company in Wichita, Kansas, providing equipment rentals, custom AV system installations, event production (Show Services), and equipment maintenance to government, nonprofit, education, hospitality, and event clients in the regional Kansas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production and Equipment Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM)

Keywords

• Audio visual rentals
• Event production services
• AV system installation
• Equipment maintenance
• Live event staging

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Show Services: Full-service event production including staging, lighting, sound, and video for events ranging from small meetings to arena shows. Includes creative design and technical execution.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of AV equipment including projectors, screens, microphones, speakers, lighting, LED walls, and complete audio visual packages. Equipment can be picked up or delivered.
3. Sales and Installations: Custom AV system design and installation for various venues including houses of worship, schools, conference rooms, auditoriums, hotels, restaurants, and other commercial spaces.
4. Equipment Service and Maintenance: Maintenance agreements and repair services for AV equipment, both on-site and at the office. Includes service tracking, service reminders, and general maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kent Audio Visual is a full-service audiovisual company providing event production (Show Services), equipment rentals (video, audio, and lighting gear), custom AV system design and installation for commercial venues, and ongoing equipment maintenance and repair. The company serves events ranging from small meetings to arena-scale productions in the Wichita, Kansas region and offers an online event studio (KAV Studio) for live, pre-recorded, and hybrid events.

Product overview

Kent Audio Visual is a locally owned full-service audio-visual company offering a comprehensive suite of services: Show Services (event production with AV design, staging, lighting, sound, and video), Rentals (video, lighting, and audio equipment), Sales/Installations (custom AV system design and installation), Equipment Service (maintenance and repair), KAV Studio (online event hosting), Video Services (media transfers), and LED Wall displays. The company serves events of all sizes from small meetings to large arena shows, providing both equipment and technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Show Services Full-service event production including AV design, staging, lighting, sound, and video for events ranging from small meetings to arena shows.
• Rentals Rental of video equipment (LCD panels, projectors, monitors, screens), lighting equipment (conventional and LED fixtures), audio equipment (microphones, mixers, speakers, amplifiers), and presentation aids. Equipment can be picked up or delivered.
• Sales/Installations Custom AV system design and installation services for various commercial venues including houses of worship, schools, conference rooms, auditoriums, hotels, restaurants, and gymnasiums. Includes design through installation and user training.
• Equipment Service Maintenance and repair services for AV equipment including on-site and in-office diagnostics, repair, and maintenance agreements for businesses, schools, government agencies, and residential customers. Includes projector lamp replacement.
• KAV Studio Online event hosting studio enabling pre-recorded content, live streaming, or hybrid events with COVID-19 compliance measures in place.
• Video Services Media transfer and conversion services including film transfers, video transfers, and audio transfers for preserving memories.
• LED Wall LED wall display rental and services for events, providing clear image brightness and quality suitable for outdoor events.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Wichita Regional Chamber of CommercemoderateOthersProud member of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, indicating local business community involvement and regional business network presence.
• Visit WichitaminorOthersPartner with Visit Wichita, the local tourism/convention bureau, providing AV support for local events and community initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global: The largest provider of event technology and AV production services globally, formed from the merger of PSAV and Encore. Directly comparable service portfolio (AV rentals, staging, lighting, event production) but operating at massive national scale across hotels, venues, and corporate customers rather than a single regional market.
• Freeman: Largest U.S. trade show and event production company, providing AV, exhibit design, and event logistics. Comparable on the AV-for-events axis but operating at enterprise scale with integrated show-management capabilities beyond Kent AV's scope.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global AV and entertainment technology provider offering lighting, video, audio, and rigging for live events, concerts, and corporate productions. Comparable in core event-production services but operates at a much larger scale with proprietary equipment inventory and worldwide coverage.

Regional players

• LD Systems: Texas-headquartered event production and AV rental company serving corporate, association, and entertainment clients across the Southwest. Comparable full-service model (audio, lighting, video, staging) but geographically distinct from Kent AV's Wichita base.

Direct peers

• Swank Audio Visuals: Mid-sized AV rental and event services company with strong presence in the Midwest and East Coast, providing AV rentals, staging, and event production for hotels, corporate clients, and association meetings — closely matching Kent AV's service mix and customer segments.
• SmartSource Rentals: Provider of AV, computer, and technology rentals with event-production and staging services for corporate events, conferences, and trade shows. Directly comparable equipment-rental business model and event-services overlap, scaled to national accounts.
• ABCOM (ABCOMRENTS): National AV and technology rental company offering projectors, LED walls, audio, and staging equipment for trade shows, corporate events, and live broadcasts. Comparable in equipment-rental orientation and event-production focus, though operating across multiple U.S. regions.

Emerging players

• McVeigh Global Meetings & Events: Event production and AV services provider focused on corporate meetings, conferences, and incentives. Comparable event-production orientation but with a meeting-planning overlay that Kent AV does not emphasize.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kentavict
• Facebookfacebook.com/kentavict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kent-audio-visual

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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