QED Productions
QED Productions is a UK-based AV equipment hire and technical production services firm, founded in 1986, serving event producers, corporates, broadcasters, and cultural institutions with projectors, media servers, fibre systems, and proprietary projection-mapping and UltraWideScreen™ technologies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersPotters Bar, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What QED Productions does
QED Productions Ltd is a UK-based audio-visual equipment hire and technical production services company, incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, with between 11 and 50 employees. The firm rents professional-grade projection, display, media-server, switching, fibre, camera, and audio equipment to event producers, corporates, broadcasters, and cultural institutions, and provides end-to-end technical production for events ranging from corporate conferences and film festivals to large-scale building projections and arena shows.
Its core technology is built around high-brightness laser projectors (Christie, Panasonic), Disguise media servers, and proprietary systems including UltraWideScreen™ (a vertically edge-blended multi-projector canvas the company pioneered), FibreShoe™ fibre-optic HDMI/SDI links, and EtherTally™ wireless event-comms telemetry. QED also offers XpanD 3D active projection and bespoke projection-mapping workflows covering site survey, 3D laser scanning, modelling, UV mapping, and content delivery. The firm is an authorised Christie service agent and self-describes as holding the UK's largest hire stock of high-brightness 3-chip DLP/LCD projectors and the UK's largest range of media servers for hire.
QED's revenue model combines usage-based equipment hire (per event or per day), professional-services revenue from technical production and projector servicing/repair, and one-time sales of new and used AV equipment. Go-to-market is B2B enterprise field sales, with direct engagement of event producers, agencies, corporates, and cultural institutions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A, and is independently operated as a private limited company registered in England.
QED Productions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- QED Productions
- Legal name
- QED Productions Ltd
- Website
- https://qed-productions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- QED Productions is a UK-based AV equipment hire and technical production services firm, founded in 1986, serving event producers, corporates, broadcasters, and cultural institutions with projectors, media servers, fibre systems, and proprietary projection-mapping and UltraWideScreen™ technologies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
QED Productions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Audio-Visual Equipment Hire and Technical Production Services
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Sound Recording Industries (5122)
- SIC
- Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB), Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)
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Where QED Productions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Potters Bar
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
QED Productions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Hire: Rental of professional AV equipment including projectors, media servers, screens, switchers, fibre systems, audio equipment, and accessories on a per-event or per-day basis. Customers include event producers, corporations, and entertainment companies requiring equipment for specific projects.
- Technical Production Services: Full technical production support for events including projection mapping projects, building projections, film event production, and corporate events. Includes project management, equipment operation, and on-site technical support.
- New Equipment Sales: Sale of new AV equipment featuring products at competitive prices with in-house service team and specialist technician support.
- Used Equipment Sales: Sale of professionally maintained used AV equipment, all thoroughly serviced by QED's in-house team.
- Projector Servicing and Repair: Maintenance and repair services for Sanyo and Christie LCD and DLP projectors including basic diagnosis, parts replacement, full optical cleaning, and component-level electronic repairs. Provides warranty support on projector sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment hire - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
QED Productions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
QED Productions hires professional audio-visual equipment including projectors, media servers, projection screens, switchers and scalers, matrix switchers, fibre systems, video cameras, monitors, networking, and audio equipment, and provides technical production services for events. Specialised services include UltraWideScreen™ multi-projector edge-blended installations, projection mapping, 3D projection, building projection, film event production, TV and advertising, arts and entertainment, conferences and corporate events, recording services, new and used equipment sales, and projector servicing and repair. The company serves event producers, corporate clients, broadcasters, and cultural institutions across the UK.
Product overview
QED Productions is an audio-visual equipment hire and technical production services company incorporated in 1986, based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The company operates as a single unified offering combining equipment rental with technical production services. Their core equipment portfolio includes professional projectors (Christie, Panasonic), media servers (Disguise GX3+, EX3+), projection screens (AV Stumpfl Vario 64, Monoblox 32), switchers and scalers (Barco, Christie), matrix switchers (Lightware, Blackmagic), video cameras (Sony, Canon, Panasonic), and audio equipment (Yamaha, Behringer, Sennheiser). QED has developed proprietary technology including UltraWideScreen™ for ultra-wide edge-blended projection and offers specialized services such as projection mapping, 3D projection, building projection, film event production, TV and advertising support, arts and entertainment technical production, conferences, recording services, and projector servicing. The company also sells new and used AV equipment and provides projector maintenance services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UltraWideScreen™: Proprietary specialist system for overlaying and vertically edge-blending multiple projectors to create a single ultra-wide, high-resolution projection canvas. Developed by QED as a pioneering technology for live events, presentations, and large-scale display environments.
- FibreShoe™
- EtherTally™
Products and services
- AV Equipment Hire Services Professional audio-visual equipment hire service offering one of the UK's largest selections of professional projectors, media servers, switchers, cameras, and display equipment for events and productions. Customers include event producers, corporations, and entertainment companies requiring equipment for specific projects.
- UltraWideScreen™ Proprietary specialist system developed and pioneered by QED for overlaying and vertically edge-blending multiple projectors to create a single ultra-wide, high-resolution projection canvas. Combines advanced computing power, system processing, and professional soft edge-blending for live events, presentations, and large-scale display environments.
- Projection Mapping Services
- Building Projection Services Specialist large-scale building and landmark projection services leveraging QED's projection mapping expertise, high-brightness projector fleet, and bespoke fibre and distribution systems for iconic installations and public art.
- 3D Projection Services Complete 3D projection services supporting both passive and active 3D systems, including the XpanD 3D professional solution that enables wider audience coverage and supports both 2D and 3D content on standard screens with multi-projector combination capability.
- Film Event Production Technical production for film screenings, outdoor cinemas, drive-in movies, and cinematic experiences at festivals and special venues. Includes event production for London Film Festival Trafalgar Square screenings, Cambridge Film Festival, and large-scale cinema presentations in unique venues.
- TV & Advertising Production Services Specialist projection equipment and technical expertise for broadcast projects, live TV coverage, election broadcasts, and TV advertising production, delivering flawless visuals and integration with production environments.
- Arts & Entertainment Production Services Professional AV equipment and technical support for live entertainment events, concerts, award shows, and cultural institutions, with capability for high-brightness projection, fast setup/de-rig, and technical flexibility in arena and outdoor settings.
- Conferences & Corporate Events Services Professional AV solutions for corporate events including projection, LED displays, and premium sound systems for business summits, product launches, keynote presentations, executive gatherings, and conferences.
- Recording Services High-quality event recording and professional recording services for speakers and live events, delivering broadcast-quality audio and video recording and live streaming.
- Projector Servicing & Repair Maintenance and repair services for Sanyo and Christie LCD and DLP projectors, including basic diagnosis, parts replacement, full optical cleaning, and component-level electronic repairs, with warranty support on projector sales.
- New Equipment Sales Sale of a carefully selected range of new AV equipment at competitive prices, backed by QED's in-house service team and specialist technician support.
- Used Equipment Sales Sale of professionally maintained used AV equipment, with all units thoroughly serviced by QED's in-house specialist team before sale.
Companies that use QED Productions
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
QED Productions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
QED Productions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
QED Productions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Christie Digital Systems: Manufacturer of high-brightness projectors for which QED is an authorised service agent and whose hardware forms the bulk of QED's hire fleet. Key vendor partner and potential upstream threat if Christie expands direct rental.
- disguise Technologies: Manufacturer of media servers and visual experience platforms that QED rents in bulk and resells with integration. An ecosystem partner and adjacent enabler of QED's projection mapping and live event offering.
Direct peers
- Snelling Business Systems: UK AV hire and event services provider focused on corporate and public-sector events with project management, staging, and equipment hire. Comparable hire-and-services offering in the UK.
- Hawthorn: UK-based AV equipment hire and creative technical production company serving corporate events, live shows, and conferences. Directly comparable hire-led business model and customer base to QED.
- Stage Electrics: UK-based supplier of AV, lighting, and staging equipment hire to theatres, events, and venues. Comparable SME competitor in the UK AV rental market.
- Creative Technology (CT/NEP Group): One of the largest UK-based AV equipment hire and event production companies, serving concerts, broadcast, and corporate events with projection, LED, and audio. Direct competitor for the same client briefs and event producers that QED serves across the UK.
Broad incumbents
- Solotech: Large North American-headquartered AV production and live event company with UK operations offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging hire. Broader incumbent competing for the same large-venue productions.
- Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in event production and AV hire with integrated lighting, video, and rigging across concerts, corporate, and broadcast. Overlaps with QED in large-venue projection but operates at a much wider portfolio and geographic scale.
Emerging players
- Video Design: Specialist projection and video design company serving large-scale concerts, ceremonies and broadcasts. Closest comparable peer for high-end projection mapping and concert/event visualisation work that QED leads on.
Regional players
- RG Jones Sound Engineering: UK-based audio and event production hire company serving festivals, tours, and corporate events. Overlaps with QED's audio equipment hire and live-event client base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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QED Productions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
QED Productions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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QED Productions M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about QED Productions
What does QED Productions do?
QED Productions hires professional audio-visual equipment including projectors, media servers, projection screens, switchers and scalers, matrix switchers, fibre systems, video cameras, monitors, networking, and audio equipment, and provides technical production services for events. Specialised services include UltraWideScreen™ multi-projector edge-blended installations, projection mapping, 3D projection, building projection, film event production, TV and advertising, arts and entertainment, conferences and corporate events, recording services, new and used equipment sales, and projector servicing and repair. The company serves event producers, corporate clients, broadcasters, and cultural institutions across the UK.
Is QED Productions a public or private company?
QED Productions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was QED Productions founded?
QED Productions was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is QED Productions based?
QED Productions is headquartered in Potters Bar, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does QED Productions make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Hire is the primary driver. The others are technical Production Services, new Equipment Sales, used Equipment Sales and projector Servicing and Repair.
Who are QED Productions's main competitors?
Others on record are Christie Digital Systems and disguise Technologies. Direct peers are Snelling Business Systems, Hawthorn, Stage Electrics and Creative Technology (CT/NEP Group). Broad incumbents are Solotech and Production Resource Group (PRG). Video Design is listed as an emerging player. RG Jones Sound Engineering is listed as a regional player.
Does QED Productions have an API?
No public API is recorded for QED Productions.
What industry is QED Productions in?
QED Productions's product category is Audio-Visual Equipment Hire and Technical Production Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAAAG, Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video), with a secondary code of BPAFAGAB, Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging). Its NAICS code is 512 and its SIC code is 7819.