EMS Events

What EMS Events does

EMS Events is a Central London-based private company founded in 1997 that provides audio visual (AV) equipment hire and full-service event production to corporate clients. Operating from an 18,000 square foot warehouse near Tower Bridge in Southwark, the company directly employs over thirty full-time technical and creative staff and maintains an inventory of more than 30,000 individual pieces of AV equipment. It serves enterprise customers across banking, media, retail, automotive, government, education, and international organizations, including Amazon, BAFTA, HSBC, Tesla, Premier League, Sky, Virgin Atlantic, NHS, and Southwark Council. The company reports having supported over 20,000 corporate events in live, virtual, and hybrid formats, more than 7,000 conferences over 25 years, and serves over 7,500 clients.

The company's core technology stack centers on professional AV infrastructure including Absen LED video wall panels (P2 and P3 pixel pitch), Bosch Integrus digital infrared simultaneous interpretation systems supporting over 60 language channels, and a proprietary in-house panel display system with integrated electrical connections. Its product and service offering spans AV equipment hire, LED video wall rental, simultaneous interpretation, event production management, stage set design and build, hybrid and virtual event production, webcasting (with over 100 webcasts completed), content production, exhibition shell schemes, display board hire, custom exhibition stands, and event lighting. Key venue partnerships with Mandarin Oriental, Firmdale Hotels, The Conduit, and Regent's University London provide recurring embedded demand and a referral pipeline.

The business operates on a quote-based, project-driven revenue model in which each event is priced based on equipment requirements, crew needs, venue, format, and duration, with delivery, setup, and collection logistics bundled into quotes. Revenue is generated through two primary streams: usage-based AV equipment rental and professional services for event production. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and event-driven, with acquisition occurring through direct outreach, venue partnerships, client referrals, and website-driven quote requests, and each engagement handled by a dedicated project manager. The company sells directly to end clients and does not operate through resellers or third-party channels.

Name

EMS Events

Legal name

EMS Events

Website

https://ems-events.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EMS Events is a Central London-based AV hire and full-service event production company serving corporate clients since 1997. With 30+ full-time technical and creative staff, 30,000+ pieces of AV equipment, and an 18,000 sq ft warehouse, it delivers conferences, product launches, exhibitions, and hybrid events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audio Visual Equipment Hire: Rental of AV equipment including projectors, LED screens, PA systems, microphones, lighting, staging, cameras, and playback kits. Revenue generated from daily or event-based rental fees with optional delivery, setup, and technical support.
2. Event Production Services: Full event production including planning, technical management, creative production, stage set design and build, content creation, and on-site operation. Provided as a bundled service alongside equipment hire.
3. Simultaneous Interpretation Services: Interpretation equipment hire along with interpreter staffing for over 60 languages. Includes interpretation booth rental, receivers, and translation booth systems.
4. Exhibition Services: Exhibition shell scheme hire, display board hire, custom exhibition stand design and build, branding and printing services.
5. Webcasting and Live Streaming: Webcasting service for AGMs and global stakeholder events, including streaming platform management and technical delivery. Over 100 webcasts completed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EMS Events is a Central London-based audio visual hire and event production company that rents over 30,000 pieces of AV equipment and delivers full-service event production including AV hire, LED video walls, simultaneous interpretation in 60+ languages, stage set design and build, webcasting, hybrid/virtual event production, and exhibition services for corporate clients across the UK. The company operates from an 18,000 square foot warehouse near Tower Bridge and employs over 30 full-time technical and creative staff.

Product overview

EMS Events is a Central London-based AV equipment rental and event production company offering a comprehensive suite of services. Their core offerings include audio visual equipment hire (over 30,000 pieces of equipment), LED video wall hire using Absen panels, simultaneous interpretation services in 60+ languages with Bosch equipment, event production management, stage set design and build, hybrid and virtual events production, web streaming, content production, and exhibition services including shell schemes and display boards. The company operates from an 18,000 square foot warehouse near Tower Bridge and provides delivery, setup, and technical support as part of their service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Visual Equipment Hire Rental of professional AV equipment including laser projectors, PA systems, microphones, digital mixers, 4K cameras, staging, trussing, and vision mixers, drawn from a stock of over 30,000 pieces housed at the Central London warehouse. Delivery, setup, and technical support are included.
• LED Video Wall Hire Rental of Absen LED video wall panels ranging from P2 to P3 pixel pitch for indoor and outdoor corporate events, including floor-standing and truss-mounted configurations.
• Simultaneous Interpretation Services Live and virtual simultaneous interpretation services covering over 60 languages, using Bosch Integrus digital infrared interpretation equipment including translation booths, interpreter consoles, delegate receivers, and headsets.
• Event Production Full-service event production management including strategic planning, audio visual coordination, and latest technology recommendations for conferences, exhibitions, AGMs, and product launches.
• Stage Set Design and Build In-house conference set design and bespoke backdrop construction services, offering both off-the-shelf and custom-built stage solutions for corporate events.
• Hybrid and Virtual Events Production Production services blending live and virtual elements for corporate events, enabling simultaneous in-person and remote audience engagement.
• Web Streaming Webcasting services for Annual General Meetings and global stakeholder events, including streaming platform management and technical delivery.
• Content Production Creative content services including concept development, visual design, and detailed planning for events, delivered by EMS Events' in-house content team.
• Exhibition Shell Scheme Hire Exhibition shell scheme rental services including ancillary services such as exhibitor management, power distribution, furniture, and flooring.
• Display Board Hire Rental of velcro-friendly display boards including 2m x 1m panels and smaller boards, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.
• Custom Exhibition Stand Bespoke exhibition stand design and build services delivered by an in-house team of print technicians and specialised exhibition stand designers.
• Event Lighting Hire Extensive lighting equipment rental inventory for events, with expert team support for all lighting requirements.
• Branding and Printing Event printing and branding services including signage creation, brand guideline formulation, and visual solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 corporate events supported across live, virtual, and hybrid environments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mandarin OrientalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing venue partnership where EMS Events provides weekly AV support for the Mandarin Oriental hotel, handling events ranging from full awards ceremonies to celebrity birthday parties. EMS provides complete AV hire and production for all types of events at the venue.
• Firmdale HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver a decade-long partnership delivering flexible AV, quick thinking, and tailored approach for Firmdale's creative, high-energy hotel spaces. EMS Events serves as the preferred AV partner for Firmdale's event spaces.
• The ConduitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Conduit, a central London venue designed to nurture creativity and collaboration. EMS Events provides AV services for events held at this venue.
• Regent's University LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership with Regent's University London, providing AV services for events in their private spaces including an ivory-lined marquee with four acres of lawns, wild garden, and secret garden accommodating up to 1,200 guests.
• Southwark CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular ongoing partnership providing AV equipment and support for Southwark Council's diverse events including town hall events, mayoral events, and general elections to help voters see things more clearly.
• MaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMS Events has supported Mace at topping out ceremonies and award events. Mace is both a venue partner and a client for corporate AV support.
• AbsencoreTechnology or IntegrationAbsen is the LED video wall panel supplier. EMS Events recently upgraded its LED stock holding to Absen LED video wall panels ranging from P2 to P3 pixel pitch for indoor and outdoor events.
• Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationBosch Integrus digital infrared simultaneous interpretation systems are the industry-standard equipment used by EMS Events. The partnership includes interpreter consoles, delegate headsets, translation booths, and digital transmitters covering over 60 languages.
• Meetings Industry Association (MIA)minorOthersAccredited member of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), an industry body representing and supporting the meetings and events sector.
• Prestigious Venues ClubminorOthersPrestigious Members Club (PMC) membership for venues, indicating EMS Events as a preferred supplier for prestigious venue partners.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawthorn: One of the UK's largest live event production and AV rental companies, serving corporate events, conferences, and awards across the UK. Highly comparable in services offered (AV hire, lighting, staging, production) and customer base (corporate/enterprise), but with broader national scale than EMS Events.
• White Light: UK-based AV and lighting hire specialist serving corporate events, theatre, and broadcast. Comparable product mix (lighting, AV, set design) and similar customer overlap in London corporate events; broader theatre and broadcast exposure.
• AVMI (Audio Visual Material Installations): London-headquartered AV integration and event services provider offering AV hire, event production, and unified communications. Closely comparable to EMS in product breadth (AV hire, production, webcasting) and corporate London client base.
• SFL Group: UK provider of AV hire and event production services for corporate, conference, and live events. Closely overlapping service offering (AV, lighting, staging, production) and customer base in the UK corporate event market.
• Adlib Audio: UK AV hire, lighting, and sound production company with strong entertainment and corporate event client base. Comparable in technical event services and equipment rental, with broader audio/lighting specialization.
• SSE Audio Group: UK-based audio, lighting, and AV hire and production company. Comparable in event production and AV rental services, with strong concert and live event credentials overlapping EMS's corporate event offering.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global live event production and AV rental giant with significant UK presence. Comparable core offering (AV, lighting, video) but serves a far broader portfolio across entertainment, corporate, and broadcast — well beyond EMS's London-focused corporate niche.
• NEP Group: Global AV and broadcast services company with significant UK operations. Comparable AV hire and event production capabilities but operates at much larger scale across broadcast, sports, and corporate events globally.

Regional players

• Stage Electrics: UK AV hire and event production company with strong presence outside London (Bristol/Wales). Comparable product mix and corporate event customer base, but different geographic focus from EMS's London-centric operation.
• Pearce Hire: UK-based AV and event production services provider serving corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. Comparable service offering (AV hire, staging, production) but with primary focus on Midlands/UK regions outside London.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EMSEvents1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EMS-Events
• Facebookfacebook.com/EMSEvents1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ems-events-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/emsevents1

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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