What Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services does

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services (doing business as MAAVS) is a New York-headquartered, privately held provider of full-service corporate audiovisual event production. Founded in 1987 and operating under that name independently until its 2024 acquisition by Panavid, the company delivers turnkey event execution for Fortune 100 corporate clients across corporate events, conferences, trade shows, product launches, hybrid/virtual events, and live entertainment, supplemented by service to independent producers and live-event venues in markets spanning New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Miami.

The company's core offering rests on a large owned equipment inventory of professional-grade audio systems, video and LED displays, lighting solutions, staging equipment, and special effects, combined with in-house technical staff (technicians, account managers, project managers, sales, and warehouse personnel) housed primarily at the 150 Louis Street warehouse in South Hackensack, NJ. The integrated service portfolio spans four core lines — Event Production & Support, Equipment Rentals, Equipment Sales, and Production Planning — augmented by add-on services including video editing, live streaming and hybrid event delivery, and AV systems design and installation for corporate offices, auditoriums, and entertainment venues.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services engagements and transactional equipment rentals and sales, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales motion, executed by dedicated Account Managers who plan, design, and execute events at client venues; secondary motion supports independent producers and direct-to-consumer rental/sales inquiries. Security and confidentiality protocols (background checks, confidentiality agreements, secure storage and communication) are marketed as a differentiator for brand-sensitive enterprise work.

Name

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services

Legal name

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services

Website

https://maavs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services is a New York-based, full-service AV event production company, founded in 1987 and now part of the Panavid Family, serving Fortune 100 corporate clients and independent producers with equipment rentals, equipment sales, turnkey event production, and hybrid/live streaming services across six major US markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production Services

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audio visual rental
• Corporate event staging
• Live event solutions
• Hybrid event streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production & Support: Full-service event production including planning, execution, and technical support for corporate events, live entertainment, trade shows, and hybrid/virtual events
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of professional audio, video, lighting, staging, and special effects equipment for events
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of AV equipment with industry knowledge and tailored insights for unique client needs

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services is a full-service audiovisual event production company providing equipment rental and sales, event design, technical execution, live streaming, and AV systems design and installation for corporate events, live entertainment, trade shows, and hybrid events.

Product overview

Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services is a full-service AV company offering integrated event production solutions. The portfolio consists of core services including Event Production & Support, Equipment Rentals, Equipment Sales, and Production Planning, supplemented by specialized add-on services such as Video Editing, Live Streaming & Hybrid Event Solutions, and AV Systems Design & Installation. The company operates its own equipment inventory and provides comprehensive technical support from concept through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Production & Support Full-service event production including technical direction, staging, lighting, sound, and on-site execution for corporate events, live entertainment, and trade shows.
• Equipment Rentals Rental of professional audiovisual equipment including displays, projectors, sound systems, lighting, and staging components for events.
• Equipment Sales Direct sales of audiovisual equipment to organizations needing permanent or recurring AV capabilities.
• Production Planning Pre-event planning services covering logistics, equipment specification, run-of-show design, and technical coordination.
• Live Streaming & Hybrid Event Solutions Live streaming production and hybrid event delivery enabling remote audiences to participate in physical events in real time.
• Video Editing & Post-Production Post-event video editing services for recorded event content, including highlight reels and archival deliverables.
• AV Systems Design & Installation Custom AV system design, engineering, and permanent installation for corporate venues, boardrooms, and event spaces.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PanavidflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services has been acquired by Panavid, joining the Panavid Family. This strategic combination merges Michael Andrews' 36 years of experience serving Fortune 100 companies with Panavid's innovative event production capabilities, creating a stronger company to meet future client needs. The combined expertise enables enhanced audiovisual solutions and expanded service offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the world's largest providers of entertainment and event production technology, offering AV, lighting, and video solutions for tours, corporate events, and broadcast. Direct competitor to Michael Andrews in the Fortune 100 corporate AV space, with broader global scale.
• Freeman: Large experiential marketing and events services company providing AV, staging, and production support for trade shows, corporate meetings, and exhibits. Closely comparable to MAAVS for large enterprise trade show and brand-experience engagements.
• PSAV (now part of Encore Event Technologies): Long-standing hotel and venue AV partner serving corporate meetings and conferences at major hotel chains; significant overlap with MAAVS's corporate AV and event production offerings across the US.

Direct peers

• Swank Audio Visuals: AV and event production services provider for hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients across multiple US markets. Direct competitor to MAAVS in enterprise event production and AV equipment rental.
• AV Event Solutions: Corporate event AV production and rental company serving meeting planners and Fortune-class clients, with overlapping turnkey event production, equipment rental, and hybrid event capabilities.
• CP Communications: Live event production company specializing in broadcast-quality audio, video, and live streaming for corporate, sports, and entertainment events—comparable to MAAVS's hybrid event and live streaming capabilities.
• HB Communications: AV integration and event production services company providing AV rentals, staging, and event support for corporate clients—directly comparable on equipment rental and production planning offerings.
• Bluewater Event Production: Event production and audio-visual services provider serving corporate clients nationwide, with comparable turnkey production, equipment rental, and show management services.

Emerging players

• PRG Scenic / PRX Industries: Specialty scenic and event fabrication/rental provider within the broader PRG family, focused on staging and scenic elements for corporate events—adjacent overlap with MAAVS's staging services.

Others

• Panavid: Parent company that acquired Michael Andrews in 2024; innovative event production and audiovisual solutions provider. Included as it represents the most integrated strategic partner now shaping MAAVS's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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