CCR Solutions

What CCR Solutions does

CCR Solutions Inc. is a privately held, Toronto-headquartered provider of full-service audio-visual staging and event production solutions, founded in 1995 by Bill Guest. The company serves corporate event planners, trade show organizers, hotels and venues, and hybrid/virtual event producers across North America, operating five major operational centers in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Orlando, and Las Vegas, with a workforce of over 200 full-time professionals supported by an extended network of event experts.

The company's technical platform is built around owned AV equipment inventories (LED video walls, simultaneous interpretation systems, projection and lighting rigs) rather than third-party rentals, supplemented by an in-house scenic fabrication shop and dedicated hybrid/virtual event production tooling. Twelve core service lines span AV staging, scenic and staging fabrication, video walls, hybrid/virtual production, simultaneous interpretation, lighting and rigging, trade show and exhibit services, hotel and venue services, project management, projection mapping, multimedia content design, and breakout room kits.

CCR generates revenue through professional services engagements - custom-quoted based on event scale, equipment needs, and duration - with managed-services revenue from in-house venue partnerships (notably exclusive AV and internet supplier status at the Toronto Congress Centre). Customer acquisition is sales-led and event-driven: direct relationship selling, industry conference participation (PCMA, CAEM, Event Safety Alliance Canada), and venue-based channel partnerships. The company delivers more than 3,000 events annually across North America and is led by Founder/CEO Bill Guest and President Peter Sternberg.

Name

CCR Solutions

Legal name

CCR Solutions Inc.

Website

https://ccrsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CCR Solutions is a privately held, Toronto-headquartered full-service audio-visual staging and event production company serving corporate event planners, trade show organizers, hotels, and hybrid event producers across North America via five operational hubs and a 200+ person team delivering 3,000+ events annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio-Visual Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Audio-visual staging
• Event production services
• Hybrid virtual events
• Trade show services
• Simultaneous interpretation

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audio-Visual Staging & Production Services: Core revenue from providing audio-visual equipment rental, setup, and production services for events including screens, projectors, microphones, speakers, lights, and backdrops.
2. Scenic Design & Construction: Custom scenic solutions including sets, staging, podiums, draping, and modular panel designs (Octanorm) for events.
3. Trade Show & Exhibit Services: Booth design, setup, promotional materials support, and internet services for trade shows and exhibitions.
4. Hotel & Venue Services: In-house official audio-visual support including equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for venues including hotels, convention centers, and resorts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCR Solutions is a full-service audio-visual staging and event production company that provides AV equipment rental, setup, and on-site operation; scenic design and custom set construction; LED video walls and multi-screen displays; hybrid and virtual event production; simultaneous interpretation; lighting and rigging; projection mapping; multimedia content design; trade show and exhibit services; and in-house venue AV support. The company owns its own AV equipment and serves corporate clients, conferences, trade shows, and hotels/venues across North America from offices in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Orlando, and Las Vegas.

Product overview

CCR Solutions is a full-service audio-visual staging and event solutions provider operating as a unified service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company offers 12 core services including Audio-Visual Staging & Production, Scenic & Staging Solutions, Video Walls & Multi-Screen Displays, Hybrid & Virtual Solutions, Simultaneous Interpretation, Lighting & Rigging, Trade Show & Exhibit Services, Hotel & Venue Services, Presentation Management, Projection Mapping, Multi-Media & Content Design, and Breakout Room Kits. These services work together to deliver comprehensive event production, from initial planning through execution, supporting corporate galas, virtual presentations, trade shows, panel discussions, awards ceremonies, and executive presentations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCR (Clear, Creative, Reliable): CCR stands for Clear, Creative, and Reliable - the foundation of everything they do.

Products and services

• Audio-Visual Staging & Production Provides crystal clear sound and superb visuals for events, including screens, projectors, microphones, speakers, lights, backdrops, widescreen digital displays, LED video walls, and curved immersive displays. Built for corporate galas, conferences, virtual presentations, trade shows, and hybrid events.
• Scenic & Staging Solutions Custom scenic design and set piece construction for meetings and events. The in-house scenic shop builds custom sets from wood, metal, fabric, and spandex materials, with reusable backdrop pieces and Octanorm modular panel systems for flexible, reconfigurable scenic designs.
• Video Walls & Multi-Screen Displays Multi-screen display technology creating large, impactful, and dynamic visual experiences, with video walls composed of multiple monitors in grid formations. Includes custom-designed videos, animated logos, and vivid graphics to elevate brand presence at events.
• Hybrid & Virtual Solutions Virtual and hybrid event production services combining in-person and digital elements. Supports panel discussions, breakout rooms, trade shows, entertainment, awards, and executive presentations, with managed speaker instruction, timer countdowns, rolling content, live presenter switching, and audio management for global audiences.
• Simultaneous Interpretation Real-time translation services with equipment including infrared and RF systems, quiet technology booths, multi-language receivers, digital microphone systems, and fully computerized consoles for multilingual events.
• Lighting & Rigging Professional lighting design and rigging services for events, including energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for stages, scenic environments, and immersive atmospheres.
• Projection Mapping Projection mapping services that create immersive visual experiences projected onto various surfaces and structures for events and brand activations.
• Multi-Media & Content Design Production of animated logos, edited videos, enhanced PowerPoint presentations, and on-site creative support, with the team staying current on content and design trends to produce materials showcasing organizations and events.
• Presentation Management Project management services for events, including designing show flows, creating production schedules, and coordinating load-in and load-out logistics.
• Breakout Room Kits Equipment and setup solutions for breakout rooms and smaller meeting spaces within larger events and conferences.
• Trade Show, Exhibit & Internet Services Booth design, setup, promotional materials, AV equipment rental, and logistical support for trade shows and exhibitions, plus reliable high-speed internet connectivity solutions. CCR Solutions is the official on-site AV and internet services provider at the Toronto Congress Centre.
• Hotel & Venue Services In-house official audio-visual support for hotels, convention centers, sports facilities, concert venues, and resorts. Includes equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, sound reinforcement, lighting design, projection, stage setup, and multimedia content management as a managed venue service.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Toronto Congress CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Solutions is the official supplier of Audio-Visual and Production Services and the exclusive supplier of Wi-Fi and Internet Services at the Toronto Congress Centre. The partnership includes an on-site team fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cvent: Cvent is an event management technology platform used by corporate planners to source venues and suppliers — an adjacent ecosystem player whose supplier marketplace dynamics can shape demand for AV staging providers like CCR.
• Brandlive: Brandlive is a virtual and hybrid event platform — not a direct AV staging competitor, but a software provider whose platform capabilities could substitute or complement CCR's hybrid & virtual production services.

Direct peers

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): GES is a major trade show and event services provider offering exhibit design, AV production, and on-site logistics — overlapping with CCR's Trade Show, Exhibit & Internet Services line and AV staging for exhibitions.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is a global event production and entertainment technology company providing lighting, video, LED walls, and rigging for live events, concerts, and corporate shows — competing head-to-head on CCR's AV, lighting, and LED video wall services.
• Encore Global: Encore (formerly PSAV) is the largest direct competitor — a global provider of event technology, AV production, and venue services to hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients, with comparable AV staging and in-house venue partnership models.
• Freeman: Freeman is a leading brand experience and event production company offering AV, scenic design, and exhibit services for trade shows and corporate events — directly overlapping with CCR's AV staging, scenic, and trade show service lines.
• Sparks (The Shoppes at Sparks / Freeman Company): Sparks is a Freeman-owned brand-experience agency delivering live event production, AV, and digital experiences — a direct competitor on corporate experiential and hybrid event work similar to CCR's offerings.

Emerging players

• AVT Event Technologies: AVT Event Technologies is an Australian-headquartered provider of AV staging, LED walls, and event production services with a growing global footprint — competing in the same AV rental and staging category from a regional base.
• On Location Experiences: On Location Experiences provides premium event hospitality and production services for major sports and entertainment events, with overlapping AV production and event-execution capabilities on large-scale live events.
• Switch Lighting & LED: Switch is a specialized provider of LED video wall and lighting rentals for live events and broadcasts — a focused, tech-forward competitor in the LED walls and lighting segment where CCR competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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