What Hoffmeister Event Technology does

Hoffmeister Event Technology (legal name Hoffmeister Veranstaltungstechnik) is a privately held, founder-owned event technology provider headquartered in Deutsch Evern, Germany. Founded by Sven Hoffmeister in 1993, the company rents professional audio, lighting, staging and video equipment alongside qualified technical personnel to event organizers, broadcasters and corporate clients throughout Germany, with occasional international tours into Switzerland and Italy.

Its core offering is a full-service event production bundle delivered from a single source: equipment rental from a diversified fleet (BMS Coda Audio, Seeburg Acoustic Line, Martin, JB Lighting, Allen & Heath, Shure, Sennheiser, Neumann, MA Lighting, Robe, Prolyte and others), technical personnel provision (sound technicians, lighting and stage masters, riggers, helpers), event conception and design, and in-house multi-track live and studio recording with CD production capability. The company also installs permanent entertainment systems in venues such as restaurants, bars, discotheques, ice arenas and swimming pools.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis through equipment rental fees and professional services charges, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. The go-to-market is direct sales-led, with the same staff member typically serving the customer from first contact through invoicing. Customer relationships are anchored by a high-visibility reference list including ARD, ZDF, NDR, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Deutsche Telekom, Harley-Davidson, Media Markt, Tokio Hotel, Stars on Ice, Stadt Lüneburg and others. The firm remains family-controlled with approximately six named staff and no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding disclosed in the source material.

Name

Hoffmeister Event Technology

Legal name

Firma Hoffmeister Veranstaltungstechnik

Website

https://hoffmeister-pa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hoffmeister Event Technology is a founder-owned German event technology provider, founded in 1993 in Deutsch Evern, that rents professional audio, lighting, staging and video equipment and supplies qualified technical personnel to broadcasters, corporate clients and event organizers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Event technology rental
• Professional audio services
• Stage lighting rental
• Live event production
• Venue installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deutsch Evern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional audio, lighting, stage and video technology with competent consultation services for event realization according to customer wishes and specifications.
2. Personnel Services: Provision of technically qualified personnel in all event areas including stage and lighting masters, sound technicians, riggers, helpers, catering service staff, and complete 'round-the-clock care package' from planning through realization to post-processing.
3. Installation Services: Installation services for restaurants, bars, discotheques and leisure facilities such as ice arenas and swimming pools, including planning and design work for all types of events.
4. Live Recordings and Studio Productions: Professional multi-track live recordings with or without post-processing, CD productions in their own studio, and live recordings for event documentation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hoffmeister Event Technology rents professional audio, lighting, staging, and video technology for events and supplies qualified personnel (stage and lighting masters, sound technicians, riggers, helpers, catering staff). The company also provides event concept and design services, multi-track live recordings and studio CD productions, and installation services for restaurants, bars, discotheques, and leisure facilities such as ice arenas and swimming pools.

Product overview

Hoffmeister Event Technology is an event technology company offering a unified portfolio of rental equipment and services. The core offering consists of professional audio, lighting, staging, and video technology equipment available for rent with competent consultation. Supporting services include qualified technical personnel, event concepts and design, live and studio recordings, and installations for venues. The company operates as a single integrated service provider rather than a modular platform, combining equipment rental with planning, personnel, and post-production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio, Lighting, Staging, and Video Technology Rental Rental of professional event technology equipment including speaker systems (BMS Coda Audio, Seeburg Acoustic Line, RCF, Mackie, dB Technologies), amplifiers and controllers (QSC, Crown, dbx, XTA, Turbosound, Palmer, Yamaha), mixing consoles (Allen & Heath), dynamics processors (dbx, Drawmer, BSS), effects units (Lexicon, t.c.electronic, Yamaha), microphones (Neumann, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Audio Technica), wireless systems (Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica), DJ equipment (Denon, Technics, Pioneer), lighting equipment (Martin, JB Lighting, MA Lighting, Robe, Anytronics), and staging systems (Bütec, Mott, Nivtec, Prolyte). Serves event organizers, broadcasters, corporate event buyers, and tour productions.
• Qualified Personnel and Service Staff Provision of technically qualified personnel for all event areas including stage and lighting masters, sound technicians, riggers, helpers, and catering service staff, with a complete round-the-clock care package from planning through realization to post-production.
• Event Concepts and Design Planning and conceptualization support for events including venue inspection, creation of drawings and plans, decoration elements, and custom builds to customer specifications.
• Live and Studio Recordings Multi-track live audio recordings with or without post-production, CD productions in the company's own studio, and live recordings for event documentation purposes.
• Installation Services Installation of entertainment technology systems for restaurants, bars, discotheques, and leisure facilities such as ice arenas and swimming pools, including planning and design work.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lienau EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for Harley Davidson events where Hoffmeister provides complete technical equipment including sound, lighting and stage technology for Lienau Events' stands at various Harley events including Harley Days 2006-present.
• Pro MusicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed music industry partner, distributor or reseller.
• All 4 MusicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed music industry partner.
• Lüneburg Marketing GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as customer/production partner for Lüneburg Marketing GmbH events including city celebrations.
• Spotlight ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as customer/production partner for Spotlight Productions.
• MMK Markt- und Medien-Kommunikation GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as customer/production partner for MMK PR and marketing communications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lang AG: German provider of LED, video, lighting, and rigging solutions for live events, broadcasts, and exhibitions. Comparable as a German-headquartered event technology rental and service company with similar end markets.
• satis&fy: Germany-headquartered event technology and live communication provider with expertise in lighting, audio, video, set design, and rigging for corporate events, broadcasts, and live shows. Closely comparable DACH-based full-service competitor.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German AV rental and event technology company specializing in video, audio, lighting, and conference technology. Comparable mid-sized German peer in the event production and AV rental space.
• Amptown System Company (ASC): Hamburg-based German AV and event technology company offering media technology, AV rental, and installations for events, broadcast, and venues. Comparable peer given its geographic proximity to Hoffmeister (Northern Germany) and similar service portfolio.
• Neumann&Müller (N&M): German event technology service provider offering audio, lighting, video, rigging, and stage for corporate events, conferences, concerts, and broadcast productions. Directly comparable mid-sized German competitor with similar full-service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in event production and AV rental, offering lighting, audio, video, and rigging for concerts, broadcasts, and corporate events. Comparable to Hoffmeister as a full-service event technology provider, but at vastly larger scale with international reach.
• Nüssli Group: Swiss-headquartered international provider of temporary structures, staging, grandstands, and event infrastructure for sports, exhibitions, and live events. Comparable to Hoffmeister's staging and rigging services, though at much larger international scale.

Regional players

• GLS Lighting & Event Production: German event technology company with strong focus on lighting design and production for concerts, broadcasts, and corporate events. Comparable mid-sized German peer operating in the same event production space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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