Projects Department

Entertainment Lighting Systems Integrationprojectsdepartment.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1999
HeadquartersCamberley, United Kingdom
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

Projects Department firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Projects Department
Legal name: Projects Department Ltd
Website: https://projectsdepartment.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1999
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Projects Department industry classification

Industry

Product category: Entertainment Lighting Systems Integration
NAICS: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)
SIC: Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Electrical Work (1731)
akta.pro primary industry: Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic) (MPADAFAG)
akta.pro secondary industry: Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

Keywords

Entertainment lighting systems
Studio lighting installation
Lighting consultancy services
Television lighting design
Lighting suspension systems

Where Projects Department is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Camberley
HQ country: United Kingdom
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Projects Department business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Lighting Equipment Sales: Sale of professional lighting equipment from various manufacturers including LED, Fluorescent, HMI, Tungsten, Soft lights, Lighting kits, Lamp head accessories and spare lamps, Battery packs, Green screens, Studio curtains and lighting grids. Products are sold with full manufacturer's warranty.
Lighting Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services for lighting system design, keeping abreast of broadcast lighting developments and working closely with end users to design systems that meet their needs precisely.
Installation and Commissioning: Full installation services including services of fully trained electricians and mechanical fitters, site supervision, and commissioning of complete lighting systems. Installation work is conducted in line with relevant European regulations.
Project Management: Project management services for coordinating all aspects of entertainment lighting system installation, working closely with other trades to ensure smooth and orderly installation.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Custom quotation system

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Projects Department product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Projects Department is an independent entertainment lighting specialist that provides consultancy, design, supply, installation, commissioning, and project management services for professional television, film, theatre, and photography lighting systems. The company integrates lighting fixtures, suspension systems, control equipment, and mains distribution from multiple manufacturers, and also sells its own PDL Products line of professional lighting equipment. Projects range from a single luminaire or one-camera "talking head" studio to complete 1000m² telescope studio installations for major facilities.

Product overview

Projects Department Ltd is an independent entertainment lighting specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional lighting products and services. The company operates as a product supplier and service provider, offering both their own PDL Products line (including the Element Tile LED fixture) and equipment from multiple manufacturers including ARRI, Zero 88, Hawkwoods Power, and others. Their product portfolio spans LED, Fluorescent, HMI, Tungsten, and soft lighting units, along with complete studio solutions including cameras, vision mixers, and sound equipment. Services include lighting consultancy, television lighting design, project management, installation, and site supervision. The company positions itself as an independent distributor offering flexibility and competitive pricing while providing turnkey solutions from design through installation and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

PDL Products: A dedicated products shop offering professional lighting equipment from trusted brands, including their own branded product range. Website: www.pdl-products.com

Products and services

Lighting Consultancy Up-to-date consultancy service for television and entertainment lighting system design, keeping clients informed of broadcast lighting developments and designing systems that meet end-user needs precisely. Service can also include negotiating with suppliers on the client's behalf to secure the best price and most appropriate product.
Television Lighting Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning End-to-end mainstay service covering design, supply, installation, commissioning, and handover of television lighting systems for new studios or refurbishment projects. Ranges from the supply of a single luminaire to complete design, supply, and installation of a 1000m² telescope studio, covering broadcast, studio, film, location, OB van, web casting, and lighting control.
Project Management Coordination of all aspects of entertainment lighting system fitting, working closely with other trades to ensure correct products arrive on site at the most opportune moments and are installed in sequence for a smooth installation.
Site Supervision Provision of experienced site supervisors to oversee contractor work during lighting system installation, ensuring orderly progress in line with client requirements. Included when Projects Department supplies its own installation team.
Installation Services Provision of fully trained electricians and mechanical fitters for lighting installation projects, completing work with "as built" drawings. All installation work is conducted in line with relevant European regulations and local regulations where applicable. Includes briefing client's own contractors on appropriate installation methods for simpler projects.
Professional Lighting Equipment Supply Sale of professional lighting equipment from multiple manufacturers and PDL Products, including LED, Fluorescent, HMI, Tungsten, soft lights, lighting kits, lamp head accessories and spare lamps, battery packs, green screens, studio curtains, lighting grids, suspension systems, lighting control systems, dimmers, and mains distribution systems. All products carry full manufacturer's warranty. Personal quotes are provided based on studio measurements or product specifications.
PDL Products Element Tile Professional LED tile lighting fixture from the PDL Products line, designed for studio and broadcast applications. Sold through the dedicated PDL Products online shop (pdl-products.com).
Theatre Lighting Specialised lighting design, supply, and installation services for theatre venues, with the company recognising the unique differences between theatre and television lighting requirements.
Acoustic and Associated Studio Equipment Supply Supply of cameras, vision mixers, sound equipment, and acoustic consultancy as part of complete studio solutions, extending Projects Department's service beyond lighting to broader broadcast studio requirements.

Companies that use Projects Department

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Projects Department technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Projects Department partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Sony BPEcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor industry partner with whom Projects Department has many years of experience working together in the entertainment lighting industry.
IPEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing industry partner with extensive experience collaborating on professional lighting projects.
StrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor lighting equipment manufacturer partner with years of collaborative experience in entertainment lighting industry.
ARRI LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading professional lighting manufacturer partner, working together on projects throughout the entertainment lighting industry.
ARRIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment. Products are sourced and supplied to customers.
Zero 88minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment including lighting control systems.
Hawkwoods PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional power equipment for lighting applications.
PDL ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProprietary brand product line sold through dedicated online shop (pdl-products.com).
CinePowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
CosmolightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
DesistiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
DoughtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment and rigging hardware.
Power GemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional power equipment for lighting.
QuartzColorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
LupominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
MTSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
Bristol/VfxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers of professional lighting equipment.
IFFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as one of the main suppliers, providing tracking systems for lighting grids.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Projects Department competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

ARRI: Leading manufacturer of professional lighting and camera systems for film, TV, and broadcast. Listed as a core partner of Projects Department; comparable as a dominant supplier in the same entertainment lighting category, though operating from the manufacturer side.
Strand Lighting (Signify/Philips Vari-Lite): Long-established entertainment lighting manufacturer whose products Projects Department supplies and installs. Comparable as a key technology vendor in the same niche, though operating as a manufacturer rather than integrator.
PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment lighting, video, and rigging for live events, broadcast, and film. Overlaps Projects Department's broadcast/film customer base but operates at vastly larger scale with proprietary equipment holdings.

Direct peers

Doughty Engineering: UK manufacturer and supplier of lighting rigging, suspension, and hardware for entertainment and broadcast. Closely comparable to Projects Department's lighting suspension and grid business; listed as one of Projects Department's main suppliers.
White Light: UK theatre, broadcast, and event lighting specialist offering hire, sales, and installation. Directly comparable because it combines lighting equipment supply with consultancy and installation services for entertainment facilities.
TSL Lighting: UK entertainment lighting rental and production-services company with significant broadcast and theatre exposure. Comparable as a specialist entertainment lighting provider, though more weighted to rental/production than installation design.
Stage Electrics: UK supplier of professional lighting, audio, and rigging equipment with installation services to theatres, broadcast studios, and live events. Closely comparable in product breadth, customer segments, and turnkey project delivery.
Zero 88: UK-based lighting control and dimming systems manufacturer for entertainment venues. Listed as a Projects Department supplier; comparable in entertainment lighting controls, a category Projects Department specifies and installs.
A.C. Lighting: UK-based distributor and integrator of entertainment lighting equipment serving broadcast, theatre, and live-event markets. Directly comparable as a multi-brand lighting reseller and project services provider with similar manufacturer relationships and customer base.

Emerging players

Robe Lighting: European-based entertainment lighting manufacturer with strong presence in moving lights and LED for broadcast/theatre. Comparable as a brand in Projects Department's portfolio and as a competitive force in the same end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Projects Department financial estimates

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Projects Department funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Projects Department M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Projects Department

What does Projects Department do?

Is Projects Department a public or private company?

Projects Department is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Projects Department founded?

Projects Department was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Projects Department based?

Projects Department is headquartered in Camberley, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Projects Department make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Lighting Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are lighting Consultancy Services, installation and Commissioning and project Management.

Who are Projects Department's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are ARRI, Strand Lighting (Signify/Philips Vari-Lite) and PRG (Production Resource Group). Direct peers are Doughty Engineering, White Light, TSL Lighting, Stage Electrics, Zero 88 and A.C. Lighting. Robe Lighting is listed as an emerging player.

Does Projects Department have an API?

No public API is recorded for Projects Department.

What industry is Projects Department in?

Projects Department's product category is Entertainment Lighting Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAFAG, Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic), with a secondary code of HSAOAFAM, Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation. Its NAICS code is 238210 and its SIC code is 7819.