What AV Systems does

AV Systems is a Johannesburg-based audio-visual equipment rental and live event production company founded in March 1993. The firm provides production management, presentation and projection gear, video and image display, sound equipment, and turnkey event solutions to corporate and live event clients across South Africa and selected international markets. Its core technology stack centers on a fleet of high-end LED video screens, projectors, image processors and show-control systems from globally referenced brands including digiLED, CHRISTIE, Barco, and Dataton, supplemented by multi-brand audio equipment from Alcons, Nexo, JBL, Shure and Sennheiser. The company operates as the exclusive distributor, reseller and installer of the digiLED LED product range across Sub-Saharan Africa, with in-house capacity to service, repair and maintain the full line.

AV Systems generates revenue through a mix of equipment rental, turnkey production solutions, project and production management, and consultative advisory services for AV installations in boardrooms, venues, auditoriums and conference rooms. Pricing is custom-quoted on a project basis with no publicly disclosed rate cards, consistent with negotiated enterprise production work. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting corporate clients, supported by an active presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the corporate website, with downloadable product brochures for the digiLED range. Customers include named enterprises in automotive (Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, BMW, VW, Audi, Ducati, Land Rover), banking and finance (Standard Bank, ABSA, FirstRand, RMB, Stanlib, DBSA), telecom (MTN), pharmaceutical (Pfizer), entertainment (Walt Disney Special Events UK), hospitality (Kerzner International), government (Seychelles Government), and other sectors. The company holds Level 2 B-BBEE contributor certification under South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework.

Name

AV Systems

Legal name

AV Systems

Website

https://avsystems.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV Systems is a Johannesburg-based audiovisual equipment rental and live event production company founded in 1993, serving corporate clients across South Africa with digiLED LED screens, CHRISTIE projectors, and Barco/Dataton processing, and acting as exclusive digiLED distributor for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio-Visual Equipment Rental and Live Event Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Audio visual equipment rental
• Live event production
• LED video screens
• Event staging services
• Production management

Headquarters

HQ city

Midrand

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of audio-visual equipment for live events including LED screens, projectors, sound systems, and associated gear. The company maintains a fleet of high-end equipment for deployment at events.
2. Turnkey Solutions: Comprehensive event solutions including overall show concept, planning and design, video display, audio, lighting, staging incorporating sets and scenery, and other live event disciplines such as lasers and pyrotechnics.
3. Production Management & Technical Co-ordination: Production management and technical coordination services for live events, managing all technical elements for shows or events.
4. Consulting & Advisory: Advisory, design and consultation services for purchasing audio-visual and related equipment for boardrooms, venues, auditoriums and conference rooms.
5. digiLED Distribution: As exclusive distributor and reseller of digiLED range of products to the Live Event Rental industry in Sub-Sahara Africa, AV Systems distributes and installs digiLED products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AV Systems provides audio-visual equipment rental and live event production services to corporate enterprises across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The offering combines LED video screens (digiLED brand, exclusively distributed), high-end projection (CHRISTIE), 4K image processing (Barco), show control (Dataton Watchout), and professional sound reinforcement systems deployed alongside production management, technical coordination, and turnkey event solutions. Services scale from boardroom meetings to conventions, product launches, sports events, and large-scale corporate activations.

Product overview

AV Systems is an audio-visual equipment rental and live events production company founded in March 1993. The company operates as a platform offering equipment rental, technical services, and turnkey production solutions. The core product portfolio centers on digiLED LED video screens (including digiFLEX, digiTHIN, digiTILE, Vision, Mirage, H-TEK, x-TEK, Zeus, and Protek series), complemented by CHRISTIE projectors, Barco image processors, and Dataton Watchout show control systems. Supporting services include technical support, turnkey solutions, project management, and production management. The digiLED products range from 3mm high resolution indoor screens to 10mm outdoor screens, with various form factors including curvable, floor, and tile configurations. The company is the exclusive distributor and reseller of digiLED products in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• digiLED: A brand of LED video screen products distributed exclusively by AV Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Includes products such as digiTHIN, digiFLEX, digiTILE, digiH-TEK, digiMirage, digiVision, and digiZEUS used for rental and fixed installations.

Products and services

• Audio-Visual Equipment Rental (LED, Projection, Sound) Rental of audio-visual equipment for live events, including digiLED LED video screens (10mm indoor/outdoor curvable, 5.9mm, and 3mm high-resolution variants), CHRISTIE S+16K and HD 8K Roadster Xenon projectors, Barco E2/S3 4K image processors, Dataton Watchout show control with Watch Pax media players, Alcons Line Array, Nexo Alpha E, Agera Acoustics, Electro-Voice and JBL sound systems, Soundcraft and Yamaha digital consoles, Shure and Sennheiser wireless microphone systems, and Crown and Quest amplification.
• Live Event Technical Support Services Delivery of technical support services for live events including outdoor concerts, sports events, conferences, seminars, congresses, product launches, activations, awards dinners, exhibitions, and related events. Service includes deployment of high-resolution LED video screens, high-end video projection systems, 4K and HD image processing, show control, sound reinforcement and reproduction, plus skilled technical operators, engineers and crew to set up and operate all equipment.
• Turnkey Event Solutions Comprehensive turnkey event production through production management, covering overall show concept, planning and design, video display, audio, lighting, staging (incorporating sets and scenery), and other related live event disciplines such as lasers and pyrotechnics.
• Production Management & Technical Coordination Management of production and coordination of all technical elements for shows or events, ensuring technical risks are addressed and delivery meets event standards.
• Project Management for Technical Production Experienced and skilled project managers handling the technical production services and coordinating the delivery of the various technical elements efficiently in a controlled fashion.
• Audio-Visual Consulting, Advisory & Design Services Advisory, design and consultation services for organisations purchasing audio-visual and related equipment for boardrooms, venues, auditoriums, and conference rooms.
• digiLED Product Distribution, Resale & Installation (Sub-Saharan Africa) Exclusive import, distribution, resale, installation, service, repair and maintenance of the digiLED range of LED video screen products (including the digiFLEX, digiTHIN, digiTILE, Vision, Mirage, H-TEK, x-TEK, Zeus, Protek, and TSB series) for the live event rental industry and fixed installations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The digiLED team contributes 125+ years of collective experience in giant video screen and custom fixed-install project design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance.

Named customers29 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• digiLEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAV Systems is the exclusive importer, distributor, reseller and installer of the digiLED range of LED video screen products in Sub-Sahara Africa. They have the capacity and skills to service, repair and maintain the full digiLED product range. digiLED has become a household name with screens installed in iconic locations like Times Square in New York and is the preferred choice by many strategic rental companies globally. The digiLED team has over 125 years of collective experience in giant video screen and custom fixed install project design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance. digiLED products are being used successfully on Tours by Katy Perry, PINK, Bruce Springsteen, and Backstreet Boys.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Peers

• Encore (formerly PSAV):

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment and event production services, including AV rental, lighting, video and rigging. While not active in every Sub-Saharan market, PRG represents the type of large-scale, full-service competitor AV Systems faces on premium international events.

Direct peers

• Visual Frontier: South African event AV and production company specializing in LED screens, video projection and live event technical services. Directly competes with AV Systems in corporate events and LED rental.
• Gearhouse Group: South Africa's largest event technical supplier offering AV, lighting, staging, rigging, power and structures. Direct competitor to AV Systems in the corporate and live events AV rental market, with a larger fleet and broader capabilities across Africa.
• Bidvest Events & Expo (formerly In-House Venue Technical Management): Bidvest's events division provides AV, staging and technical production for corporate events and exhibitions in South Africa. Competes with AV Systems for the same corporate enterprise and conference contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avsystemssa
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/AV-Systems/910045939062903
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/av-systems_2
• Instagraminstagram.com/av.systems1993

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 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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