Showfx

What Showfx does

ShowFX is a Los Angeles-based custom design and fabrication company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company specializes in building stages, specialty vehicles, props, sculptures, scenic elements, and immersive installations for the entertainment industry, serving concert tours, award shows, television productions, and architectural/themed-environment clients. Its work is anchored by a 30,000+ sqft main shop staffed by an integrated in-house team of designers, engineers, fabricators, sculptors, welders, carpenters, seamsters, painters, and artists who execute projects from concept through installation.

The company's technical capabilities center on a broad fabrication toolkit: large-format 3- and 5-axis CNC routers, a KUKA 5-axis robotic arm for foam milling, waterjet and laser cutting, MIG/TIG/aluminum welding, FDM and SLA 3D printing (Formlabs 3L, Raise3D Pro2+, Fusion3 F400, Bambu, Tevo Tornado), vacuum forming, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems for kinetic effects. A digital workflow runs on Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Blender to take projects from CAD/CAM design through finished fabrication. The capital base of roughly $1M+ in equipment, combined with the multi-disciplinary craft team, positions ShowFX as a turnkey fabricator capable of producing production-ready, tour-durable elements.

ShowFX operates on a project-based professional services model, generating revenue through one-time custom fabrication contracts with enterprise entertainment clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with project scope ranging from individual props to full-scale touring systems and award show scenery. GTM is relationship-driven enterprise field sales, leveraging a portfolio of marquee credits (Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, Cirque du Soleil, American Idol, Grammy Awards, MTV VMAs, Super Bowl halftime) and earned media in industry publications such as PLSN and Live Design Online. The company accepts project inquiries via a website quote-request form and direct phone contact, and operates as a privately held, single-entity business with no disclosed institutional backing or subsidiaries.

Name

Showfx

Legal name

ShowFX

Website

https://showfx.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ShowFX is a Los Angeles-based custom design and fabrication company founded in 1984 that builds stages, props, scenic elements, and immersive installations for concert tours, award shows, television productions, and themed environments. It serves major entertainment clients through project-based contracts from a 30,000+ sqft Santa Fe Springs facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment scenic fabrication services

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting, LED Walls & Digital Signage for Booths (THAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Custom scenic fabrication
• Entertainment stage design
• Concert tour fabrication
• Award show scenery
• Themed environment construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Project-based custom design and fabrication services for stages, specialty vehicles, props, sculptures, and immersive installations. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts with production companies, artists, and entertainment companies. The company delivers turnkey solutions that include design, engineering, fabrication, and installation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ShowFX is a custom design and fabrication company that engineers, fabricates, and delivers scenery, props, stages, specialty vehicles, automation systems, and themed environments for the entertainment industry. The company operates a 30,000+ sqft shop in Santa Fe Springs, California, providing turnkey solutions from concept development and engineering through fabrication, scenic finishing, and installation support for concert tours, award shows, and television productions.

Product overview

ShowFX is a custom design and fabrication company offering turnkey solutions for the entertainment industry. Founded in 1984 and based in Santa Fe Springs, California, the company operates a 30,000 sqft main shop and provides a comprehensive portfolio of service offerings including custom fabrication (stages, specialty vehicles, props, sculptures), automation systems, themed environments, show action props, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and large-scale sculptures. Their services span concept development, engineering, prototyping, and on-site installation support for clients including major artists, television productions, and event producers. The company also offers specialized manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, and welding for precision fabrication across metal, wood, and composites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Fabrication Services Full-service custom fabrication for entertainment clients, including custom stages, turnkey systems, specialty vehicles, tour-ready systems, aerial elements, mechanical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and lifts/mast systems. The service is designed for production companies, artists, and event organizers requiring precision-built, tour-ready scenic elements.
• Scenic Fabrication Fabrication of scenery and sets for theatrical productions, film sets, and themed environments for production companies and entertainment venues.
• Themed Environments Design and fabrication of immersive themed environments and interactive elements for entertainment venues, attractions, and architectural installs.
• Show Action Props Custom props designed for show action, including mechanical and automated elements for live performances and concert productions.
• Specialty Vehicles Design and fabrication of specialty vehicles and turnkey parade floats for events and entertainment productions.
• Large-Scale Sculptures Fabrication of large-scale sculptures for entertainment, events, and themed installations, using metal, wood, composites, foam, and plastics.
• Automation Systems Custom motion and show-action automation systems, including electronics integration and control systems for live entertainment.
• Aerial Elements Design and fabrication of aerial elements and effects for live performances and concert productions.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Custom hydraulic and pneumatic systems including lifts and mast systems for theatrical and entertainment applications.
• Illusionary and Kinetic Effects Special effects including illusionary and kinetic effects for entertainment productions, concerts, and theatrical shows.
• Concept Development and Engineering Concept development, engineering, technical design, prototyping, and mockups for custom entertainment builds.
• 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping 3D printing services using FDM and SLA technologies including Formlabs 3L, Raise3D Pro2+, Fusion3 F400, Bambu, and Tevo Tornado for quick-turn prototypes and models.
• Award Show Sets Custom set design and fabrication for award shows including the MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, and similar high-profile entertainment events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of continuous operation in entertainment fabrication industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stufish Entertainment Architects: Architectural design firm specializing in set/scene architecture for concerts, theatrical spectacles, and large-scale entertainment. Comparable to ShowFX in design-and-build of large entertainment installations, but broader/more high-end positioning.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global entertainment production services company with scenic fabrication, automation, and rigging alongside its lighting, video, and audio portfolio. Overlaps with ShowFX on scenic/automation builds for live events at much larger scale.
• NEP Group: Global broadcast and live event production services company with staging and scenic capabilities. Adjacent to ShowFX in entertainment production, particularly for broadcast award shows and live televised events.
• Freeman: Large event/experiential services company with branded environment fabrication, scenic, and exhibit production. Comparable to ShowFX on themed environments and event-driven scenic fabrication, but with a much broader events/exhibits portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hudson Scenic: Theatrical scenic fabrication shop serving Broadway, television, and themed builds. Comparable to ShowFX on theatrical scenic and TV set fabrication capabilities.
• Thinkwell Group: Themed entertainment and experience design firm building attractions, parks, museums, and brand experiences. Comparable to ShowFX on themed environment and immersive installation work.
• All Access Staging & Productions: Staging, scenic, and rigging provider for concerts, corporate tours, and award shows. Overlaps directly with ShowFX on tour-ready staging and scenic fabrication for live entertainment.
• Brilliant Stages: UK-based specialist scenic fabrication shop for concert tours, theatrical productions, and large-format entertainment builds. Mirrors ShowFX's project-based custom scenic work for premium live events.
• Stage One: UK scenic fabrication house delivering custom staging and scenery for theater, opera, and live events. Mirrors ShowFX's scenic fabrication capabilities for live performances and themed environments.
• TAIT Towers: Global leader in scenic, staging, and automation fabrication for live entertainment, concerts, and touring productions. Directly comparable to ShowFX on concert/award show scenic fabrication and motorized staging systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@showfxinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/showfx1984
• Instagraminstagram.com/_showfx
• Xx.com/_showfx

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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