Event Equipment Hire

What Event Equipment Hire does

Event Equipment Hire (legal entity EEH Ltd) is a UK private limited company headquartered in Leeds that rents mobile event infrastructure — including mobile stages, LED screens, mobile grandstands, and associated logistics — to event organizers across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 2004 as Halifax Marquees, the company rebranded in 2018 following a series of acquisitions and now operates four depots (Leeds, Dumfries, Leicester, and Tipperary, Ireland), a one-acre Leeds site currently under redevelopment, and a sales/admin function run by a small management team led by Director Richard Haigh and Director of Finance & Operations Ashley Haigh. The company supports 500+ events per year and serves both a long tail of festival, sporting, corporate, and civic event organizers and named institutional customers including the BBC, the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy, the British Army, the Lawn Tennis Association, and civic bodies.

The product portfolio sits across three integrated lines. The mobile stage range comprises three trailer-mounted units (TS42 42 sqm, TS55 55 sqm with a UK-first curved roof, and TS61 61 sqm flagship) deployable in 30 minutes to 3 hours by 1–2 personnel. The LED screen line includes the SCR12 (12 sqm P4.8mm), SCR18 (15 sqm P6mm 7000 Nits), and SCR48 (48 sqm P5mm) units, each featuring onboard Yanmar diesel generators, NovaStar VX400 broadcast-grade processing, 6m hydraulic lift, and 360-degree rotation. The grandstand line spans seven models from the GS90 90-seat unit to the GS181 181-seat unit (marketed as the highest-capacity mobile grandstand in the western world), all BSEN-13200 compliant. Equipment is manufactured in-house (UK-manufactured van-mounted mobile LED screen launched for 2010 World Cup; UK-first curved-roof mobile stage introduced 2009 via partnership with Dansk Mobilscene and StageMobil) or assembled from acquired fleets (KL Seating, JFH Mobile Grandstands, A3 Events grandstand division, Border Group).

EEH generates revenue primarily through short-duration equipment rental (single-day, weekend, and weekly terms), priced per unit (stages £1,700–£3,750/day, LED screens £2,600–£3,250/day, grandstands £1,600–£2,550/day) with bookings secured by a 20% non-refundable reservation fee and the balance due 30 days pre-delivery. The go-to-market is sales-led with quote-based pricing via phone, email, and a website contact/quote flow supported by Trustpilot and Google Reviews; there is no channel partner network and bookings for peak periods are made 1–3 years in advance. Pricing is differentiated versus competitors by a lower reservation fee and a bundled solutions approach (equipment plus transport plus technical support) rather than pure dry-hire rental.

Name

Event Equipment Hire

Legal name

EEH Ltd

Website

https://eventequipmenthire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Event Equipment Hire is a UK-based equipment rental company providing mobile stages, LED screens, and grandstands to event organizers across the UK and Ireland, serving festivals, sporting events, military and civic events, and corporate functions through four strategically located depots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of mobile stages, LED screens, grandstands, and event transport equipment. Revenue generated through daily, weekend, and weekly rental periods with pricing based on equipment type and size. Customers pay 20% reservation fee upfront with balance due 30 days before delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Event Equipment Hire rents mobile trailer-mounted stages, hydraulic LED screens, tiered mobile grandstands, and event transport/logistics services to event organizers across the UK and Ireland. The fleet is owned, maintained, and delivered by the company from four depots, supporting over 500 events annually with self-contained, rapidly deployable infrastructure. Customers book via quote-based sales with a 20% reservation fee and receive delivery, setup, and collection by EEH's own crew.

Product overview

Event Equipment Hire operates a unified equipment rental platform comprising three core product lines: mobile stages (TS42 42sqm, TS55 55sqm, TS61 61sqm), LED screens (SCR12 12sqm, SCR18 15sqm, SCR48 48sqm), and mobile grandstands (GS90 90-seat through GS181 181-seat). These products share a common architecture of self-contained, hydraulically-operated trailer-mounted units designed for rapid deployment at event venues across the UK and Ireland. The company also provides event transport and logistics services to support equipment delivery and setup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TS42 - 42 sqm Mobile Stage Hire Compact 42 sqm mobile trailer stage with lightweight design and 30-minute single-person setup, ideal for smaller events and festivals. Single Day £1,700 / Weekend £2,750.
• TS55 - 55 sqm Mobile Stage Hire First UK outdoor stage with unique curved roof design. Weighs 3,350kg with turnable front axle, 9m frontage, deployable in 2 hours by 1-2 people. Single Day £2,250 / Weekend £3,350 / Weekly £3,550.
• TS61 - 61 sqm Mobile Stage Hire Largest stage in fleet at 61 sqm with 14m frontage including PA Wings, 7m height, and self-sufficient battery-powered hydraulic system. Single-person setup in 2-3 hours. Single Day £3,750 / Weekend £3,950.
• SCR12 - 12 sqm LED Screen Hire High-resolution P4.8mm pixel self-contained outdoor LED display with onboard diesel generator, 6m hydraulic lift, 360-degree rotation, supporting HDMI, DVI, and broadcast SDI inputs. Single Day £2,600 / Weekend £2,950.
• SCR18 - 15 sqm LED Screen Hire Highest-resolution compact outdoor mobile screen with P6mm SMD White Chip at 7000 Nits brightness, fully hydraulic setup operational within 10 minutes, 6m lift and 360-degree rotation. Single Day £3,150 / Weekend £3,450.
• SCR48 - 48 sqm LED Screen Hire Large-format 48 sqm LED screen on articulated single-axle trailer with P5mm SMD White Chip and 45kVA onboard Yanmar diesel generator, suitable for cinema and drive-in movie use. Single Day £3,250 / Weekend £4,750 / Weekly £6,000.
• GS90 - 90 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire Self-contained 90-seat trailer grandstand operational in under 2 hours with 7.5m length, 500mm seat spacing, and Gale Force 8 wind rating. Single Day £1,600 / Weekend £1,750 / Weekly £1,900.
• GS130 - 130 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire Stadium-standard 130-seat covered mobile tiered seating unit with 10m length, erected in 2 hours by a single crew member and compliant with BSEN-13200. Single Day £2,050 / Weekend £2,300 / Weekly £2,400.
• GS150 - 150 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire 150-seat grandstand with 13.5m length, premium extra-legroom row on 4th tier, and 30-45 minute setup by a single operator using 24V onboard battery system. Single Day £2,100 / Weekend £2,200.
• GS160 - 160 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire Second-generation 160-seat grandstand with elevated 4.65m height for increased viewing angle, extra-legroom row, and available in passenger and driver-side opening variations. Single Day £2,000.
• GS171 - 171 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire 171-seat grandstand with distinctive blue folding seats, integrated roof for weather protection, and 60-minute setup time. Single Day £2,350 / Weekend £2,500.
• GS181 - 181 Seat Mobile Grandstand Hire Highest-capacity mobile grandstand available in the western world, with 181 fixed black seats and premium viewing experience for large audiences. Single Day £2,550 / Weekend £2,700.
• Event Transport Service Specialist event logistics for transporting stages, grandstands, LED screens, and event infrastructure nationwide, using specialist drivers trained in handling event equipment with secure, reliable delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of UK reachable within 4 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• A3 Events (Grandstand Division)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired grandstand division of A3 Events in 2019 to strengthen grandstand offering.
• KL SeatingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired in 2018 as part of expansion, bringing seating inventory and capabilities into the EEH fleet.
• JFH Mobile GrandstandsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired in 2018 alongside KL Seating, expanding grandstand seating capabilities.
• Hydraulics & Mechanical Design EngineerscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Consulted with various engineers to produce the first UK manufactured open-sided van-mounted mobile LED screen launched for the 2010 World Cup.
• Dansk Mobilscene (Denmark)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Partnership to bring the first 55sqm XLR Curved Roof Mobile Stage into the UK market. This was the first outdoor stage of its kind in the UK.
• StageMobil (Germany)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Partnership to bring the first 55sqm XLR Curved Roof Mobile Stage into the UK market in conjunction with Dansk Mobilscene.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GL events: Global French-listed provider of integrated event solutions including staging, seating, and grandstands (owns Star Events in the UK). Comparable to EEH in the mobile event infrastructure niche, but with a much broader portfolio and international footprint, including temporary grandstand seating.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature control solutions, including diesel/gas generator rentals (e.g., Yanmar-powered units like those on EEH's LED screens). Comparable on equipment rental model, event power needs, and short-duration contract structure.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of event production services including staging, LED video, and event technology rental. Comparable to EEH on the LED screen hire and live event production side, but with a much larger scale and broader integrated offering.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Large US-based equipment rental company with UK presence, offering a wide range of event and infrastructure equipment. Comparable to EEH on the equipment-rental-as-a-service model and customer overlap (festivals, sporting events, large public gatherings).

Direct peers

• Volcano Staging: UK-based provider of mobile stages, festival staging, and event infrastructure hire. Directly comparable to EEH's TS-series mobile stages in product, customer base (UK festivals, concerts, corporate events), and business model (short-term rental with delivery).
• Star Events: UK specialist in temporary event seating, grandstands, and staging infrastructure; now part of GL events. Closest direct competitor to EEH's mobile grandstand fleet, serving UK festivals, sports, and broadcast events.
• Stage Right Productions: UK mobile stage and event production hire company, providing trailer-mounted stages and event infrastructure to festivals, councils, and corporate clients. Direct competitor to EEH in UK mobile stage rental.
• Roberts Event Group: UK full-service event production and equipment rental company offering stages, marquees, and event infrastructure. Comparable to EEH in the broader UK outdoor event hire category, though broader in product range.

Emerging players

• AOTO Electronics: LED display manufacturer and rental partner, including fine-pitch outdoor LED screens. Comparable to EEH on the LED screen technology side (e.g., P4.8mm, P5mm panels), particularly as a potential supplier or alternative provider.
• Allfon (Allseating): UK-based temporary seating and grandstand provider for events and sports venues. Overlaps with EEH's GS-series grandstand business, particularly in the sporting and community events segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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