Stage CMDR
Stage CMDR is a privately held specialty staging rental company founded in 2004 that engineers, fabricates, and rents pool covers, mobile trailer stages, hydro-electric lifts, and crowd barricades through 11 US warehouses, serving weddings, festivals, concerts, sports venues, TV productions, and public-sector clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Stage CMDR does
Stage CMDR, Inc. is a privately held, specialty temporary staging equipment rental company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, and rents load-bearing stages, dance floors over pools and fountains, crowd barricades, mobile trailer stages, ground support structures, and hydro-electric specialty lifts (scissor lifts, star lifts, ribbon lifts, turntables, conveyor belts). Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary Underwater Stage Scaffold Dive Team (USSDT) and approximately ten distinct engineered methods for building stages over water, with deck load ratings up to 4,600+ lbs per 4x8 unit and projects engineered to total capacities exceeding 441,600 lbs. The company also markets a proprietary Commander Stage Deck System certified for rapid setup with roughly 50% less crew than competing products.
The company serves a diversified customer base spanning weddings and private events (its primary segment), concert and festival production (Coachella, tours for Ke$ha, Maroon 5, Kid Rock, Chris Brown, T-Pain), sports venues (San Francisco 49ers/Levi Stadium), television and media production (Master Chef, Latin Grammy Awards, Biggest Loser), fashion runways, and government and public-sector clients (school districts, parks and recreation, city/state/federal agencies). Stage CMDR operates 11 owned regional warehouse and distribution facilities across the Southwestern, Western Central, Northwestern, and Central/Eastern United States and runs a direct rental model with regional sales coverage; all pricing is project-quoted with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Truck CMDR, Inc. (commercial vehicle/fleet leasing and maintenance) and CommandCo Leasing, Inc. (entertainment staging fabrication, repair, and long-term leasing) — support logistics and recurring-revenue operations. The firm is led by CEO Mark J. Davide with COO Michael Pelina, CMO Jennifer C., and General Counsel/CCO Douglas Morris, Esq., and reports 22 years of operation with zero safety incidents and 1,000+ completed pool cover jobs with zero pool damage.
Stage CMDR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stage CMDR
- Legal name
- STAGE CMDR, Inc.
- Website
- https://stage-commander.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Stage CMDR is a privately held specialty staging rental company founded in 2004 that engineers, fabricates, and rents pool covers, mobile trailer stages, hydro-electric lifts, and crowd barricades through 11 US warehouses, serving weddings, festivals, concerts, sports venues, TV productions, and public-sector clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stage CMDR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Staging Equipment Rental
- NAICS
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dance Floor, Staging & Platform Rentals (HSACAFAD), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)
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Where Stage CMDR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
Stage CMDR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of staging equipment including pool covers, stages, barricades, truss, and ground support. Revenue generated through project-based rental fees with pricing dependent on equipment type, project scope, duration, and location.
- Custom Fabrication: Custom-built stages and equipment manufactured to specific client requirements including custom sizes, angles, curves, colors, and specialized configurations
- Specialty Equipment Rentals: Hydro-electric powered staging equipment including scissor lifts, star lifts, ribbon lifts, turntables, conveyor belts for specialty performances and events
- Fleet/Equipment Leasing: Through subsidiary Truck CMDR, Inc. and CommandCo Leasing, Inc. - commercial vehicle/fleet leasing and entertainment staging equipment long-term leasing
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Stage CMDR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stage CMDR rents specialty temporary staging equipment and engineered pool covers (dance floors over pools) to event organizers, wedding planners, concert promoters, and production companies. The company fabricates and delivers mobile trailer stages, ground support truss systems, crowd barricades, and hydro-electric lifts/turntables from 11 regional U.S. warehouses, providing setup, teardown, and on-site technical services as part of the rental package.
Product overview
Stage CMDR is a diversified specialty temporary staging equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the entertainment, wedding, and event industries. The core offerings include pool covers/dance floors over pools (their specialty), professional staging rentals, crowd barricade, and ground support equipment. The product ecosystem includes the Commander 32 mobile trailer stage, hydro electric staging equipment (lifts, turntables, conveyor belts), and various accessories (deck surfaces, skirting, handrails, stairs, ballast). The company operates 11 U.S. branch locations and provides custom fabrication services. All products feature structural engineering certification and safety guarantees.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pool Covers / Dance Floors Over Pools Temporary plexiglass and acrylic pool covers that create dance floors over pools, fountains, and bodies of water, with structurally engineered certified weight load capacity and underwater installation by Stage CMDR's certified dive team. Targeted at wedding, private event, and specialty event customers who need to convert a pool or water feature into usable event space.
- Staging Rentals Professional staging equipment rental including modular decks in multiple surface finishes (clear, black, frosted, LED color-changing, carpet, high gloss colors), customizable sizes from 4 inches to 50 feet in height, and configurations for concerts, festivals, weddings, fashion shows, TV/media, and sporting events. Each 4x8 deck supports 4,600+ lbs.
- Crowd Barricade Heavy-duty crash barricades in aluminum and steel versions plus bicycle rack barricades, used for crowd control and front-of-stage audience management at concerts, festivals, sporting events, and large public gatherings.
- Ground Support Ground support equipment rentals including stage covers (rain/roof covers), ballast blocks, lighting truss, line array delay and video towers, truss arches and towers, truss banner support, and circle truss for entertainment and special events.
- Commander 32 - 32x24 Mobile Trailer Stage 32x24 mobile trailer stage with load-bearing roof for lighting, designed for quick setup and breakdown and customizable configurations. Works in conjunction with all other staging equipment rentals from Stage CMDR.
- Hydro Electric Staging Hydraulic and electric powered specialty staging equipment including scissor lifts, star lifts, ribbon lifts, turntables, conveyor belts, and handicap lifts for specialty performances and events. Requires Level 2+ certified technicians for on-site operation.
- Custom Projects & Stage Sets Custom fabrication services for stages and equipment built to client-specific requirements including custom sizes, angles, curves, colors, and specialized configurations. Covers sketches, 3D renderings, complete fabrication, and setup for permanent installations, theater sets, and touring productions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero pool damage across 1000+ pool jobs in 22+ years
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Stage CMDR
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Stage CMDR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Stage CMDR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Stage CMDR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ShowPro Event Services: ShowPro provides staging, lighting, audio, and event production for concerts, festivals, and corporate events — a direct rental-services competitor with overlapping customer segments to Stage CMDR.
- Atomic (Event Design & Staging): Atomic is a custom staging and scenic fabrication company serving corporate events, trade shows, and live entertainment. Comparable to Stage CMDR's custom fabrication and stage set services for high-end event clients.
- All Access Staging & Productions: All Access is a direct competitor in staging rentals, providing mobile stages, custom staging, and event production equipment to concert, corporate, and entertainment clients across the U.S. — a comparable product portfolio and customer base to Stage CMDR.
- Staging Dimensions: Staging Dimensions provides portable staging, risers, and custom stage fabrication for schools, houses of worship, and live events — a closely comparable product line to Stage CMDR's core modular staging rentals.
Broad incumbents
- NEP Group: NEP provides broadcast and live event production services including staging, video, and technical infrastructure for sports and entertainment. Overlaps with Stage CMDR's TV media and stadium staging work, though at much larger scale and broader service mix.
- Tait Towers: Tait Towers is a global scenic and staging fabricator for concert touring, festivals, and themed entertainment. Comparable to Stage CMDR in custom fabrication and touring-grade staging but operates at substantially larger scale and scope.
- Aggreko: Aggreko is a global provider of temporary power, temperature control, and event infrastructure including staging-adjacent services. Comparable to Stage CMDR as a project-based equipment rental specialist serving the events industry, though Aggreko's core is power and HVAC.
- PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is a global leader in entertainment and event production services including staging, lighting, and rigging for concerts, theater, and live broadcasts. Overlaps with Stage CMDR in concert and TV staging but at significantly larger scale and broader service offering.
- United Rentals: United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, providing aerial, material handling, and event-related equipment to commercial customers. Comparable to Stage CMDR's rental business model and capital-intensive fleet, but in a broader, more industrial category.
Regional players
- NES Rentals: NES Rentals is a large U.S. equipment rental company serving industrial and commercial customers. While not a direct event-staging competitor, it is a relevant peer as a regional equipment rental operator with comparable direct-to-customer rental model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Stage CMDR social profiles
Digital presenceStage CMDR compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Stage CMDR financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Stage CMDR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Stage CMDR subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Stage CMDR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Stage CMDR M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Stage CMDR
What does Stage CMDR do?
Stage CMDR rents specialty temporary staging equipment and engineered pool covers (dance floors over pools) to event organizers, wedding planners, concert promoters, and production companies. The company fabricates and delivers mobile trailer stages, ground support truss systems, crowd barricades, and hydro-electric lifts/turntables from 11 regional U.S. warehouses, providing setup, teardown, and on-site technical services as part of the rental package.
Is Stage CMDR a public or private company?
Stage CMDR is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Stage CMDR founded?
Stage CMDR was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Stage CMDR based?
Stage CMDR is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Stage CMDR make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rentals are the primary driver. The others are custom Fabrication, specialty Equipment Rentals and fleet/Equipment Leasing.
Who are Stage CMDR's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ShowPro Event Services, Atomic (Event Design & Staging), All Access Staging & Productions and Staging Dimensions. Broad incumbents are NEP Group, Tait Towers, Aggreko, PRG (Production Resource Group) and United Rentals. NES Rentals is listed as a regional player.
Does Stage CMDR have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stage CMDR.
What industry is Stage CMDR in?
Stage CMDR's product category is Event Staging Equipment Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAKAA, Staging & Rigging Services, with a secondary code of HSACAFAD, Dance Floor, Staging & Platform Rentals. Its NAICS code is 5324 and its SIC code is 7350.