Catalyst Event Production Services

What Catalyst Event Production Services does

Catalyst Event Production Services Limited is a UK-based event design and production company founded in 2004 and registered in Scotland (company number SC271224). The company delivers end-to-end event services — concept design, technical production, equipment hire, and bespoke scenic construction — for corporate, public sector, and live entertainment clients. It operates from a headquarters in Dalgety Bay (Fife), a secondary office in Bridge of Earn (Perthshire), and a 12,000 sq ft scenic workshop in Edinburgh opened in 2019.

The company's service portfolio spans full event production, equipment hire (audio, lighting, video/AV, staging and rigging), creative studio services, exhibitions, project management, venue support, and international operations. Equipment inventory is anchored by industry-leading brands: d&b loudspeakers (B, C, E, T, Q, Y series) with d&b amplifiers, Yamaha and Midas digital consoles, Shure Axient Digital and Sennheiser wireless microphones, Robe moving heads and LED fixtures, Absen LED video walls (1.5mm and 3.9mm pixel pitch), Epson laser projectors (3k–20k ANSI lumens), and Prolyte StageDex staging (350 sq. m.) with Prolyte trussing and lifting hoists. The Edinburgh workshop provides CNC machining, CO2 laser cutting, timber and metal fabrication, scenic painting, prop-making, and CAD design, enabling vertically integrated bespoke construction.

The business model is sales-led and project-based. Revenue is generated through professional services fees for full event production, creative studio work, and project management, alongside equipment hire revenue. Customer segments include corporate clients (Dior, BUPA, Edinburgh Gin, Range Rover), festival and live event organisers (Edinburgh Hogmanay via Underbelly, Edinburgh Christmas, West End Live, Solheim Cup 2019), exhibition designers, sports federations and stadiums (Scottish Rugby Union at BT Murrayfield, British Swimming Championships), and government/public sector bodies. The company operates primarily in the UK with selective international event delivery in France and Spain. Anchor recurring engagements include the Forth Awards (since 2004), West End Live (since 2013), Scottish Rugby (since 2012), and Edinburgh Hogmanay/Christmas (since 2017).

Name

Catalyst Event Production Services

Legal name

Catalyst Event Production Services Limited

Website

https://catalyst-eps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catalyst Event Production Services is a UK-based event design and production company founded in 2004, delivering full event production, equipment hire, and bespoke scenic construction for enterprise clients across corporate, sports, government, and entertainment sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK), Event Power, Electrical Distribution & Temporary Utilities (Generators, Distro, Cabling) (THAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audio visual hire
• Scenic construction
• Live event production
• Technical event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridge Of Earn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Event Production Services: Complete event design and production from concept to delivery, including technical production, creative design, and project management for corporate events, festivals, exhibitions, and live broadcasts
2. Equipment Hire: Rental of audio, lighting, video, staging, and rigging equipment with latest technology from leading suppliers
3. Bespoke Construction Services: Custom fabrication and build services including timber and metal fabrication, scenic painting, prop-making, and custom builds for exhibitions and events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Catalyst Event Production Services is a UK-based, full-service live event production company that plans, designs, and delivers events end to end. Its offering spans equipment hire (audio, lighting, video, staging and rigging from brands such as d&b, Yamaha, Midas, Shure, Sennheiser, Robe, Absen, and Prolyte), in-house scenic construction from a 12,000 sq ft Edinburgh workshop, creative and design services, technical production, exhibition builds, and venue support. The company serves brand activations, festivals, sporting events, corporate functions, and public celebrations across the UK and Europe.

Product overview

Catalyst Event Production Services is a UK-based event production company offering a unified suite of services spanning full event production, equipment hire, creative studio, technical production, international operations, exhibitions, project management, and venue support. The portfolio is anchored by an in-house 12,000 sq ft scenic workshop in Edinburgh providing bespoke joinery, CNC machining, metal fabrication, scenic painting, prop-making, and CAD design. Equipment hire covers four main sub-categories: Audio (Yamaha/Midas digital consoles, d&b loudspeakers, Shure Axient Digital and Sennheiser wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring), Lighting (moving heads, LED fixtures, wireless uplighters, consoles, power distribution), Staging and Rigging (Prolyte StageDex staging, Prolyte trussing, lifting hoists, rigging accessories), and Video/AV (Absen LED walls in 1.5mm and 3.9mm pixel pitch, Epson laser projectors 3k-20k lumens, HD/4K/8K playback). Set construction and drape services complement physical production. The company operates from offices in Fife and Bridge of Earn, serving clients across the UK and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Event Production End-to-end event production service covering concept, planning, design, equipment, crew, and on-site delivery for brand, corporate, festival, sporting, and public-sector events.
• Audio, Lighting, Video and Staging Equipment Hire Rental of professional event equipment — sound systems, lighting, video screens, staging, and rigging structures — supplied to event organisers, venues, and production partners.
• Scenic Workshop and Set Construction Custom scenic builds, stage sets, exhibition stands, and branded environments fabricated in a 12,000 sq ft Edinburgh workshop equipped with CNC, CO2 laser cutting, joinery, and metal fabrication capabilities.
• Creative Studio and Design Services Creative concept development, visual design, and artwork production for live events, exhibitions, and brand activations.
• Technical Production On-site technical crew and engineering services covering sound, lighting, video, staging, and rigging operation for live events of all sizes.
• Exhibitions Design, build, and installation of exhibition stands and trade show environments, leveraging in-house scenic and equipment resources.
• Venue Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for events with 75,000+ attendees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UnderbellycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Long-term partnership with Live Entertainment specialists Underbelly since 2017 for Edinburgh Hogmanay and Edinburgh Christmas events. Catalyst provides full technical production solutions from AV within Event Control to complete technical production management of multiple music stages.
• SpeakeasycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with event management agency Speakeasy for The Solheim Cup 2019 opening event at Gleneagles Hotel. Catalyst designed and produced the opening ceremony in collaboration with Speakeasy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SFL Group: UK event production and AV hire specialist providing audio, lighting, video, staging, and crew for live events, conferences, and exhibitions. Closely comparable mid-sized UK competitor with a similar full-service production offering.
• Hawthorn: UK-based event production company providing technical production, AV, staging, lighting, and creative services to corporate, public-sector, and live event clients. Closest direct peer to Catalyst given similar full-service, creative-led event production model and UK base.
• Saville Group: UK provider of audio-visual, video conferencing, and event production services to corporate clients. Direct peer in the UK event production and equipment hire market with a focus on enterprise customers similar to Catalyst's corporate client base.
• Stage Sound Services: UK sound and event production company serving theatre, corporate events, and live shows. Comparable in size, equipment hire focus, and event production services to Catalyst, particularly on the audio side.
• White Light: UK event production specialist offering audio, lighting, video, staging, and rigging for live events, theatre, broadcast, and corporate clients. Directly comparable technical production capability and equipment inventory to Catalyst, with broader UK geography.
• Anna Valley: UK-based AV and event production company specialising in video, projection, lighting, and staging for corporate events, exhibitions, and live shows. Comparable to Catalyst's video/AV hire and staging business lines.
• Adlib Audio: UK event production company supplying audio, lighting, video, and rigging to concerts, festivals, corporate events, and theatre. Comparable in scale, equipment hire focus, and full-service event production model to Catalyst.
• Universal Live: Scotland-based event production and AV hire company providing technical production, staging, and equipment to corporate, public-sector, and live event clients. The most direct geographic peer to Catalyst, with similar scale and full-service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Global event technology and production services company serving hotels, venues, and corporate event clients. Operates in the same event production and AV hire space as Catalyst but at much larger scale and with a hotel/venue-integrated model.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in event production services, equipment rental, and entertainment technology. Significantly larger than Catalyst but operates in the same audio, lighting, video, and staging hire market and serves many of the same corporate, broadcast, and live event clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catalyst-event-production-services

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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