FOH Productions

What FOH Productions does

FOH Productions is a Phoenix, Arizona-headquartered live event production company that provides audio, video, LED, lighting, and scenic/staging equipment rentals bundled with technical staffing and project management for corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, and trade shows. Founded in 2000 by Eric Gilbert, the firm serves corporate event planners, production agencies, and freelance Technical Directors across the U.S. Southwest, with operational scale of 11-50 employees and a cumulative track record of more than 15,000 events over 20+ years.

The company's core offering is equipment rental integrated with technical services. Its inventory includes premium-tier gear from manufacturers such as L-Acoustics (audio), ROE and Brompton (LED processing), Barco and Blackmagic Design (video switching), Panasonic (cameras and projection), grandMA (lighting control), and Yamaha and SSL (audio consoles). Equipment is deployed alongside in-house audio engineers, lighting designers, video technicians, and project managers who execute events end-to-end. Product catalog is organized into five equipment categories — Audio, Video, LED, Lighting, and Scenic & Staging — plus a Breakouts/Conference AV line. The firm does not develop proprietary technology; differentiation is grounded in equipment selection, project management discipline (formalized under 'The FOH Way,' a 33-value cultural framework), and case-preparation processes.

FOH Productions generates revenue through two primary streams: equipment rentals (quote-based, priced per event scope and duration) and technical staffing / professional services (audio engineers, lighting designers, video technicians, production managers). A separate affiliated entity, Roadcase.com — sharing the same executive ownership team — supplies equipment cases. GTM is relationship-driven, direct-to-client B2B sales with no third-party resellers or distribution channels. The company is privately held by its founding partners, with no external institutional investment recorded in the data.

Name

FOH Productions

Legal name

FOH Productions

Website

https://fohproductions.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOH Productions is a Phoenix-based live event production company that rents audio, video, LED, lighting, and staging equipment alongside technical staffing for corporate meetings, conferences, and trade shows in the U.S. Southwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: FOH Productions generates revenue through renting audio, video, LED, lighting, and staging equipment to corporate event clients. Equipment rental includes speakers, mixing consoles, wireless microphone systems, LED panels, studio cameras, projectors, lighting fixtures, and scenic/staging elements. Pricing is quote-based depending on event scope and duration.
2. Technical Staffing Services: The company provides experienced AV technicians, engineers, and project managers to support live events. This includes audio engineers, lighting designers, video technicians, and production managers who execute events on-site.
3. Turn-key Production Solutions: Comprehensive equipment, management, and logistics solutions bundling equipment rental with technical execution services for complete event production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FOH Productions rents premium audio, video, LED, lighting, scenic/staging, and breakout AV equipment to corporate event clients and supplies experienced on-site technicians and project managers to execute those events. Their offering is delivered as a turnkey package covering pre-event verification, equipment preparation, on-site setup and operation, and post-event logistics for corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, and trade shows.

Product overview

FOH Productions is a full-service live event production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of AV equipment rentals and technical production services. The core offering consists of five interconnected equipment categories: Audio Equipment Rentals (featuring L-Acoustics speakers, Yamaha/SSL mixing consoles, Shure wireless systems), Video Equipment Rentals (Barco switchers, Blackmagic production switchers, Panasonic studio cameras), LED Screen Rentals (ROE panels with Brompton processing), Stage Lighting Rentals (grandMA consoles, Ayrton/Martin moving lights), and Scenic/Staging Equipment (Bil-Jax staging, scenic panels). These are delivered alongside full-service event production with expert technicians and project management. The equipment brands used include ROE, L-Acoustics, grandMA, Barco, Yamaha, Panasonic, and Blackmagic, with products sourced from over 60 industry-leading manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roadcase.com: Production equipment case company operated by the same leadership team including Eric Gilbert, Austin Engstrom, and others.

Products and services

• Audio Equipment Rentals Rental of premium audio equipment including L-Acoustics speakers, subwoofers, mixing consoles (Yamaha, SSL), Shure wireless microphone systems, intercom systems, and amplification gear for corporate events, conferences, and live productions.
• Video Equipment Rentals Rental of professional video equipment including Barco and Blackmagic switchers, Ross production switchers, Panasonic studio cameras, Teradek wireless transmitters, and recording systems for live corporate events and broadcasts.
• LED Screen Rentals Rental of ROE LED panels with Brompton processing, including specialty rounded, triangular, and 90-degree configurations for custom LED display walls at corporate events.
• Stage Lighting Rentals Rental of stage lighting equipment including grandMA3 control consoles, Ayrton, Martin, Elation, and GLP moving lights, ETC and Chroma-Q static fixtures, and haze machines for corporate events.
• Scenic & Staging Equipment Rentals Rental of Bil-Jax AS2100 aluminum staging, scenic drape, acrylic podiums and plinths, step units, lecterns, and 3D scenic panels for creating camera-ready environments and improved sightlines.
• Breakouts & Conference AV Rentals Rental of conference and breakout-session AV equipment such as Panasonic 7k projectors, Soundcraft and Allen & Heath mixers, Theatrixx HDMI distributors, and Blackmagic mini converters for smaller concurrent sessions.
• Full-Service Event Production End-to-end corporate event production combining audio, video, LED, lighting, and scenic equipment with experienced technicians and project management to deliver seamless live events.
• Project Management & Technical Staffing Technical staffing and project management including verified order review, strategic event setup collaboration with producers and TDs, proactive problem-solving, and gear planning with contingencies, delivered alongside on-site audio engineers, lighting designers, video technicians, and production managers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roadcase.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoadcase.com is a production equipment case company that shares common ownership with FOH Productions. The same executive team (Eric Gilbert as President/CEO, Bud Norman as Director of Production/Partner, Austin Engstrom as VP/Partner, David Temby as CFO-COO/Partner) leads both companies. This affiliated company provides equipment cases for the production industry, demonstrating integrated business operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AV Concepts: Former Phoenix-based AV production and rental company that historically served corporate events with high-end LED, video, and audio. Closest historical geographic and offering peer to FOH Productions.
• LMG (Las Vegas): Nationally recognized AV rental and event production company headquartered in Las Vegas, specializing in corporate events, conventions, and live shows. Closest premium-brand peer with adjacent regional footprint.
• Meeting Tomorrow: AV rental and event technology provider for corporate meetings, conferences, and trade shows. Competes in similar mid-market corporate AV rental space with comparable equipment categories.
• Rentex Audio Visual & Computer Rentals: National AV equipment rental company serving corporate events and trade shows with audio, video, and lighting gear. Operates in similar B2B AV rental segment with national delivery capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Largest global provider of event technology, AV production, and venue services for hotels and convention centers. Competes for the same corporate meetings and conferences with a much broader geographic footprint and integrated venue relationships.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global live event production and AV rental company with massive LED, audio, lighting, and rigging inventories. Directly competes for high-end corporate and entertainment productions with FOH's tier of premium equipment.
• Freeman Audio Visual Solutions: Major AV and event production provider for trade shows, conventions, and corporate meetings across North America. Overlaps with FOH on trade show and corporate event production work.
• VER (Video Equipment Rentals): Large North American AV rental provider with deep video and broadcast equipment inventory. Directly overlaps FOH's video production rental business for corporate and live events.

Regional players

• Showpro Inc. Texas-based full-service event production and AV rental company serving corporate meetings, conventions, and live events. Comparable offering and customer base, but operates in a different regional market from FOH.
• SW Audio Visual: Southwest US AV rental and event production provider with overlapping equipment categories and corporate event focus. Competes with FOH in the Arizona/Southwest regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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