Rigtec

What Rigtec does

Rigtec Ltd is a UK-based private manufacturer of professional projector rigging hardware and LED ballast solutions, registered in 2018 and headquartered in Honiley, Warwickshire. The company's product portfolio spans four lines: Air Frames (eight size variants from X-10 through X-50) — projector rigging frames with integrated Yaw, Pitch, and Roll adjustment systems and four-point hanging capability; Air Plates (P-15) — low-profile lightweight hanging plates for permanent installations; Atom Grips (standard, Duo, HD) — hanging brackets with working load limits from 245kg to 370kg; and StageBlox — 25kg LED ballast blocks moulded from recycled rubber, with dedicated transport dollies. Core engineering differentiation centres on purpose-built mechanical adjustment systems, captive bolts, quick-release mechanisms, and precision-moulded interlocking designs compatible with major projector brands (Barco, Christie, Epson, NEC, Optoma, Panasonic, Digital Projection) and LED ground support systems (ROE, Absen, Unilumin, Prolyte, INFiLED, Aluvision).

The company sells exclusively through direct B2B channels using quote-based pricing, with no public price list and no subscription or recurring revenue component. Distribution is global in stated scope but operating evidence is concentrated in the UK/EMEA. Customers are organised horizontally across three segments: AV rental and staging companies (primary), theatre and concert venue operators, and LED display rental firms. Marketing is content-led through detailed product pages, an interactive projector compatibility finder, an Instagram presence, and email newsletters. The leadership team is small, with Matthew Boyse as Managing Director and Kate Eve as Data Protection Officer; ownership is closely held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Rigtec

Legal name

Rigtec Ltd

Website

https://rigtec.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rigtec Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of precision projector rigging hardware (Air Frames, Air Plates, Atom Grips) and recycled-rubber LED ballast blocks (StageBlox), sold direct to AV rental companies, venue operators, and LED display firms via quote-based B2B pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio-Visual Rigging Hardware

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Projector rigging frames
• AV mounting hardware
• LED ballast systems
• Event production rigging
• Professional projector hanging

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Projector Rigging Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of Air Frames (X-10 through X-50), Air Plates (P-15), Atom Grips (standard, Duo, HD), StageBlox LED ballast blocks, dollies, and accessories. No subscription or recurring revenue model is indicated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rigtec designs and manufactures precision rigging hardware for professional projectors and LED displays. Its product portfolio comprises Air Frames (X-10 through X-50) for hanging and stacking projectors with precision yaw/pitch/roll adjustment, Air Plates (P-15) as a lightweight alternative for permanent installations, Atom Grips (standard, Duo, HD) for suspended projector installations with 245–370 kg working load limits, and StageBlox LED ballast blocks plus transport dollies engineered for major LED ground support systems. All products are sold via direct B2B enquiry to AV rental companies, venue operators, and LED display rental firms.

Product overview

Rigtec is a UK-based manufacturer of professional projector rigging and LED ballast solutions. The product portfolio consists of four main product lines: (1) Air Frames (X-10, X-12, X-15, X-20, X-25, X-30, X-40, X-50) - a comprehensive range of projector rigging frames in eight sizes supporting projectors from major brands including Panasonic, Barco, Christie, Epson, Optoma, NEC, and Digital Projection; (2) Air Plates (P-15, P-10, P-30) - lightweight projector hanging plates offering a cost-effective alternative to full rigging frames for permanent installations and venues with space constraints; (3) Atom Grips (standard, Duo, HD) - projector hanging brackets with varying weight limits (245kg, 295kg, 370kg) that enable suspended projector installations with precise tilt and rotation adjustments; (4) StageBlox - LED ballast blocks and transport dollies purpose-built for LED ground support systems from ROE, Absen, Unilumin, Prolyte, INFiLED, and Aluvision. The Air Frames and Air Plates work in conjunction with Atom Grips to provide complete projector rigging solutions, while StageBlox complements the product range for the live events industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StageBlox: LED ballast solution designed for ground support systems including ROE, Absen, Unilumin, Prolyte, INFiLED and Aluvision. Made from recycled rubber tyres.

Products and services

• Air Frame X-10 Projector rigging frame compatible with Panasonic, Barco, NEC, Optoma, Christie, and Digital Projection projectors, featuring adjustable roll, pitch, and yaw controls, removable front bar for ultra-short throw lenses, and supports landscape, portrait, and floor projection orientations. For AV rental companies and venues.
• Air Frame X-12 Projector rigging frame compatible with Panasonic and Barco projectors, featuring roll and pitch adjustment controls, removable front bar, and support for landscape, portrait, and floor projection orientations. For AV rental and venue installation buyers.
• Air Frame X-15 Projector rigging frame compatible with Panasonic projectors including PT-RQ25K, PT-RZ24K, PT-RQ18K, PT-RZ17K, and PT-RZ14K models, featuring pitch and yaw adjustment controls and multiple projection orientation support. For AV professionals using these specific Panasonic models.
• Air Frame X-20 Projector rigging frame compatible with Panasonic, Christie, Digital Projection, Optoma, and NEC projectors, featuring roll, pitch, and yaw adjustment controls with maximum projector weight of 72.2 kg and portrait/floor WLL of 105 kg. For AV rental companies and event production firms.
• Air Frame X-25 Projector rigging frame designed for Panasonic projectors including PT-MZ series models up to PT-MZ20KL, featuring roll, pitch, and yaw adjustment controls with maximum suspended stack capability of 3 Air Frames using Swivel Couplers. For AV rental firms running large Panasonic inventories.
• Air Frame X-30 Projector rigging frame compatible with Epson, Panasonic, Christie, Optoma, and Barco projectors, with maximum projector weight of 35 kg and landscape WLL of 108 kg, supporting a wide range of mid-power projector models. For AV rental and staging companies.
• Air Frame X-40 Projector rigging frame compatible with Barco G100 series, Optoma ZU1700/ZU1900/ZU2200, and Epson EB-L12000Q/EB-L20000U projectors, featuring roll, pitch, and yaw adjustments with maximum projector weight of 65 kg. For professional AV rental firms handling high-lumen installations.
• Air Frame X-50 Largest projector rigging frame in the Air Frame range, compatible with Panasonic PT-RQ35K, PT-RZ34K, PT-RQ45K, and PT-RZ44K projectors, with maximum projector weight of 80 kg and maximum ground stack of 3 Air Frames. For large-scale touring productions and major event staging.
• Air Plate P-15 Lightweight projector hanging plate designed for permanent installations and venues with low ceilings, low SWL rigging points, or tight sight lines. Compatible with Panasonic, Barco, Optoma, Christie, and Epson projectors with WLL of 73 kg and significantly smaller footprint than full rigging frames. For theatre, concert hall, and venue operators.
• Atom Grip Projector hanging bracket with 245 kg WLL that allows projectors mounted in Air Frames to be suspended in three orientations (portrait, landscape, floor projection), with 25° tilt and 360° rotation for precise adjustments. For AV rental and event production buyers.
• Atom Grip Duo Twin point hanging bracket with 295 kg WLL designed for heavier projectors, balancing weight across two truss chords to prevent truss twisting even when angling the projector. Compatible with truss sizes 204 mm to 355 mm (8 inch to 14 inch). For professional event production.
• Atom Grip HD Heavy-duty projector hanging bracket with 370 kg WLL, the highest capacity in the Atom Grip range, featuring 25° tilt and 360° rotation with captive bolts for quick fastening to Air Frame mounting plates. For large-format touring and high-load rigging.
• StageBlox LED ballast solution specifically designed for modern ground support systems. Each 25 kg block is made from recycled rubber and features precision-moulded interlocking design for safe, stable stacking. Compatible with ROE, Absen, Unilumin, Prolyte, INFiLED, and Aluvision ground support systems. For LED display rental companies and touring production firms.
• StageBlox Dolly Full-size transport dolly engineered to carry up to 17 StageBlox blocks (425 kg capacity), featuring integrated forklift guides, built-in label plate for tour identification, and including two 25 mm ratchet straps. Designed to fit three across truck trailer width. For touring LED production fleets.
• StageBlox Compact Dolly Compact transport dolly designed to carry up to 10 StageBlox blocks (250 kg capacity), with 600 mm overall width allowing four dollies to fit side by side across truck trailers. Includes two 25 mm ratchet straps and built-in label plate. For touring production logistics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ROE VisualcoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is purpose-built for ROE ground support systems including CB5 and other ROE LED ground support products, with precision-moulded compatibility.
• AbsencoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is engineered for compatibility with Absen LED ground support systems as part of the product's core design specification.
• UnilumincoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is compatible with Unilumin LED ground support systems, listed among the primary compatible ground support brands.
• ProlytecoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is compatible with Prolyte LED ground support systems, listed among the primary compatible ground support brands.
• INFiLEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is compatible with INFiLED LED ground support systems, listed among the primary compatible ground support brands.
• AluvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStageBlox is compatible with Aluvision LED ground support systems, listed among the primary compatible ground support brands.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ROE Visual: ROE Visual is a leading LED panel and ground-support manufacturer and one of Rigtec's named core partners for StageBlox. It is a customer/partner rather than competitor, but shapes the LED-ballast specification environment Rigtec operates in.
• Absen: Absen is one of the world's largest LED display manufacturers and another core integration partner for Rigtec StageBlox. It is an OEM customer that defines the ground-support standard Rigtec's ballast blocks interlock with.

Direct peers

• Tomcat Global (Area Four Industries): Tomcat designs and manufactures structural rigging, truss, and motor control equipment for the entertainment industry. Like Rigtec, it serves AV rental and staging companies with engineered hardware for hanging and supporting production equipment.
• Litec (Area Four Industries): Litec produces truss and rigging systems used across concerts, theatre, and live events. It targets the same AV rental and venue operator customer base as Rigtec for hanging projectors and AV equipment from truss structures.
• ChainMaster Bühnentechnik: ChainMaster manufactures entertainment chain hoists and rigging controllers used to suspend lighting, video, and AV equipment in venues. Its chain-hoist products serve the same projector and LED wall suspension use cases as Rigtec's Atom Grip line.
• Prolyte (Area Four Industries): Prolyte is a leading manufacturer of truss, staging, and rigging hardware for the live events industry, and is one of Rigtec's named core integration partners for StageBlox LED ballast. It is the most direct competitor in professional event rigging hardware.
• Total Structures: Total Structures is a US-based manufacturer of custom rigging hardware, truss, and motor control systems for the entertainment industry. It overlaps directly with Rigtec's rigging-frame and suspension-product space for AV and theatrical use.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon Entertainment (CM Lodestar): Columbus McKinnon is a large industrial lifting and rigging company whose CM Lodestar line dominates entertainment hoisting. It competes with Rigtec's Atom Grip at the upper end of projector and equipment suspension in venues and touring.

Emerging players

• Movecat: Movecat builds motion-control and entertainment rigging automation systems including compact chain hoists and controllers. It is a niche competitor in the same projector/equipment suspension category Rigtec serves with Atom Grips.
• VMB Lifts: VMB Lifts manufactures compact lifting towers and hoist solutions for the events and broadcast industry. While more focused on lifting towers, it addresses overlapping AV installation and event rigging use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/_rigtec_

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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