Capron Lighting & Sound

What Capron Lighting & Sound does

Capron Lighting and Sound Co, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned full-service live event production company headquartered at 278 West Street, Needham, Massachusetts, founded in 1960 and operating continuously for over 60 years. The company provides equipment rental and on-site technical labor for temporary events across the Greater Boston, Massachusetts, and broader New England region, with explicit service coverage in Boston and Nantucket.

Its core offering spans event-grade generators and power distribution, heating and air conditioning, lighting systems, sound systems ranging from tent-scale to arena-scale, HD LED screens, 4K outdoor daylight-capable projection mapping, cameras, and livestreaming infrastructure. These capabilities are delivered as integrated packages that include setup labor plus A1 and A2 certified audio technicians to run the show, and the company has serviced marquee regional events including the Boston Marathon, Patriots championship parades, the Boston Calling Music Festival, and the Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Inventory includes Tier 4 Final and Tier 3 Flex EPA emissions-compliant generators, and capacity for very large-scale events is extended through a strategic partnership with CAT Entertainment Services.

Capron operates a direct-to-consumer and direct-sales model: customers reserve service packages via the company website, request custom quotes by phone or email, and consume services on a per-event, pay-as-you-go basis with bundled equipment and labor. The customer base is horizontally segmented across weddings, corporate events, outdoor festivals, commencement ceremonies, and public gatherings, served through a regional sales motion with location-specific service pages, a company blog, and Facebook and Instagram presence. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the business is single-entity with no disclosed subsidiaries, parent, or institutional investment.

Name

Capron Lighting & Sound

Legal name

Capron Lighting and Sound Co, Inc.

Website

https://capron.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capron Lighting & Sound is a family-owned, full-service live event production company in Needham, MA, providing equipment rental (generators, lighting, sound, LED screens, projection, livestreaming) and on-site technical labor to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and large public gatherings across Boston and New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production & Audio-Visual Rental

NAICS

Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video/IMAG & LED Wall Production (MPAGAKAD), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Audio-visual rental
• Event lighting services
• Event generator rentals
• Live sound systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Needham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental Services: Rental and setup of event-grade equipment including generators, lighting systems, sound systems, LED screens, projectors, cameras, and HVAC units. Equipment rental is the primary revenue stream with services delivered as complete packages with labor included.
2. Technical Labor and Technician Services: Provision of A1 and A2 audio technicians to operate and run event equipment. Includes labor for setup, build, and show execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capron Lighting & Sound is a full-service live event production company that rents event-grade equipment (generators, heating and air conditioning, lighting, sound systems, LED screens, projection, cameras, and livestreaming gear) and supplies the labor to set up, run, and strike events. Services are sold as customized packages combining equipment delivery, installation, and on-site A1/A2 audio technicians and AV stagehands, with capabilities spanning small wedding tent setups to stadium-scale outdoor productions.

Product overview

Capron Lighting & Sound is a full-service live event production company offering equipment rental and labor services for temporary events. The company operates a portfolio of rental equipment including generator rentals (Airman SDG65S, Airman SDG150S, MQ Crawford, PowerPro 150kVa), air conditioning units (MovinCool Classic, 5 Ton, 10 Ton), live sound systems, event lighting, LED screens with HD projection capabilities, and live streaming/video production services. Core offerings are supported by power distribution, heating, and air conditioning options. The company provides A1 and A2 technicians and partners with CAT Entertainment Services for large-scale generator needs. Services are primarily delivered through equipment rental with setup and operation labor, serving events ranging from small weddings to large stadium productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generator Rentals Rental of event-grade generators (Airman SDG65S, Airman SDG150S, MQ Crawford, PowerPro 150kVa) with full power distribution to run electrical cables wherever needed. Available with Tier 4 Final and Tier 3 Flex EPA emissions-compliant modern diesel units, designed to be quiet when running and fuel-efficient for outdoor events. For event organizers, festivals, and weddings requiring temporary power.
• Air Conditioning Rentals Rental of portable and efficient cooling units in three sizes: MovinCool Classic (small), 5 Ton AC (medium), and 10 Ton AC (large). Designed for summer parties, weddings, tents, and outdoor events requiring climate control. For event organizers and wedding clients needing tent or outdoor cooling.
• Live Sound Systems Rental of professional live sound systems ranging from small setups for tents, parks, or conferences to large arena-scale systems. Includes A1 and A2 certified audio technicians to operate the systems on-site. For corporate events, public speaking events, concerts, festivals, and weddings.
• Event Lighting Rental of a wide array of lighting systems for events, including soft ambient lighting for weddings, stage lighting, wedding lighting, and large-scale outdoor lighting capable of covering stadiums. For wedding clients, corporate event organizers, and festival producers.
• LED Screens & Projection Rental of HD video quality LED screens for massive displays along with projection mapping technology that allows 4K media to be displayed outdoors in full daylight. For festivals, corporate events, sporting events, and public gatherings requiring large-format video.
• Live Streaming & Video Production Livestreaming and video production services combining cameras, LED screens, and projection capabilities for hybrid and virtual event delivery. For event organizers and corporate clients needing to broadcast or record events.
• Technical Labor Services Provision of A1 and A2 audio technicians to set up, run, and strike events, along with general AV stagehands for warehouse work and driving. Bundled with equipment rentals or available as standalone labor. For event organizers needing qualified production staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment capable of covering multiple city blocks or stadium-sized venues with sound and lights
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CAT Entertainment ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapron Lighting & Sound is partnered with CAT Entertainment Services to provide massive events with proper generator capacity at competitive rates. This partnership extends their ability to serve very large-scale events beyond their standard inventory by leveraging CAT's equipment and resources when needed.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the world's largest providers of event production, AV rental, and entertainment technology services. Directly comparable to Capron's AV equipment rental and live event production model but operating at vastly larger global scale with corporate, concert, and broadcast event capabilities.
• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Global leader in event technology, AV rental, and production services for hotels, venues, and corporate events. Directly comparable service portfolio to Capron (AV rental + technicians for live events) but serves national hospitality and corporate event accounts at much greater scale.
• Freeman Company: World's largest brand experience and event production company providing AV, staging, and digital experience services for trade shows, conventions, and corporate events. Comparable end-to-end event production services to Capron but at enterprise scale across global convention and exposition markets.

Direct peers

• 4Wall Entertainment: National provider of production rental equipment including lighting, video, audio, and rigging for live events, concerts, and corporate productions. Highly comparable business model to Capron — full-service AV rental with technical labor — operating across multiple US regional markets.
• VER (Video Equipment Rentals): Premier provider of professional audio, video, lighting, and rigging equipment rentals for live events, broadcast, and film production. Directly comparable equipment rental and event production services to Capron, with a focus on high-end LED walls, cameras, and broadcast infrastructure that overlaps with Capron's HD LED screen and livestreaming capabilities.
• LD Systems: Houston-based full-service event production company providing audio, lighting, video, staging, and rigging rental for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and special events. Closely comparable full-service live event production model to Capron with similar mix of equipment rental and technician labor.
• Quince Imaging: Provider of large-scale LED video walls, projection mapping, and live event visual production services. Directly comparable to Capron's HD LED screen and 4K projection mapping capabilities for outdoor daylight use at festivals, corporate events, and large public events.
• Clair Brothers Audio Systems: Manufacturer and rental provider of professional live sound reinforcement systems for concerts, tours, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable live sound system rental and live event production services to Capron's sound rental business with a strong touring and festival event focus.
• CPM (Corporate Presentation Materials): Boston-area AV production and rental company providing event staging, sound, lighting, and video for corporate meetings, conferences, and special events in the New England region. Direct local competitor to Capron with overlapping service portfolio and shared Boston/New England geographic market.

Regional players

• Event EQ: Northeast US regional event production and AV rental company providing sound, lighting, video, and staging for corporate, private, and public events. Comparable regional full-service event production model to Capron operating in adjacent Northeast geographies rather than Boston directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Capron-Lighting-Sound-197197302720
• Instagraminstagram.com/capronlightingandsound
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capron-lighting-and-sound

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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