On Site Audio Visual Services

What On Site Audio Visual Services does

On Site Audio Visual Services (OSAV) is a privately held Scotland-based provider of professional audio visual equipment rental and event production services, headquartered at Unit 14, Glasgow Business Park, Springhill Parkway, Glasgow G69 6GA. The company serves corporate event organizers and conference planners across Scotland, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, delivering equipment and on-site technical staff for events ranging from single boardroom meetings to multi-day conferences, awards dinners, exhibitions, product launches, and live presentations. Its service portfolio comprises four interconnected lines: Audio Visual Equipment Hire, Events Production, Hybrid Events (combining in-person and virtual participation), and Conferences.

OSAV's technical capability rests on professional-grade equipment sourced from established manufacturers, including D&B AudioTechnik and beyerdynamic for audio, Panasonic and Canon for imaging and projection, iiyama and ASUS for displays, and Robe and Robert Juliat for lighting. The company layers certified, qualified technicians onto this hardware, providing full lifecycle support from planning and setup through live event management to teardown. There is no proprietary software platform, no AI/ML component, and no patents or trademarks disclosed; the offering is fundamentally an equipment-plus-labor services business.

The business model is sales-led and direct-to-customer, generating revenue through two streams: (1) hardware-equivalent rental of LED screens, sound systems, vision equipment, lighting, staging, and microphones, and (2) professional services in the form of on-site technical staffing. Pricing is custom and quote-based per event, not publicly disclosed, with customers initiating contact via a freephone number (0800 234 6447) or a website quote request. Customer acquisition is supported by a lightweight digital presence (osav.co.uk, Facebook, X). No revenue, headcount, funding, ownership, or management team information is publicly disclosed, and the company does not maintain a LinkedIn presence or careers page in the source data.

Name

On Site Audio Visual Services

Legal name

OSAV

Website

https://onsiteavs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

On Site Audio Visual Services (OSAV) is a Scotland-based provider of professional audio visual equipment rental and event production services for corporate conferences, exhibitions, product launches, and hybrid events, operating from Glasgow across Edinburgh and the wider Scottish market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Equipment Rental and Event Production Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Audio visual equipment hire
• Event production services
• Conference AV support
• Hybrid event solutions
• Professional lighting and staging

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional audio visual equipment including LED displays, sound systems, vision equipment, lighting, staging, and screens for events ranging from single meetings to multi-day conferences.
2. Technical Support Services: Onsite technical staffing by certified, qualified, and experienced technicians who provide full support from event planning through setup, live management, and teardown.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OSAV rents professional audio visual equipment including LED screens, projectors, sound systems, microphones, lighting, and staging, and supplies certified onsite technicians to plan, set up, manage, and tear down corporate events. Services span conferences, awards dinners, exhibitions, product launches, live presentations, and hybrid events combining in-person and online participation across Scotland.

Product overview

On Site Audio Visual Services (OSAV) is a Scotland-based provider of audio visual equipment rental and event production services. The company operates a unified service model offering four interconnected core offerings: Audio Visual Equipment Hire (renting LED screens, projectors, sound systems, microphones, lighting, and staging), Events Production (full production support with on-site technicians), Hybrid Events (combining in-person and virtual participation), and Conferences (specialized AV support for business conferences). All services are delivered with professional technicians and equipment from leading manufacturers, covering the full event lifecycle from planning through setup, live management, and teardown.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Visual Equipment Hire Rental of professional-grade audio visual equipment including LED screens, projectors, large screens, PA systems, microphones, and lighting for events of all sizes across Scotland. Targeted at corporate event organizers and businesses hosting professional events.
• Events Production Full event production support with experienced technicians for corporate conferences, awards dinners, exhibitions, product launches, and live presentations across Scotland, covering planning through setup, live management, and teardown.
• Hybrid Events Combined in-person and online event solutions enabling delegates, speakers, and guests to connect seamlessly from anywhere in the world, suitable for meetings, conferences, seminars, product launches, and training events.
• Conferences End-to-end conference AV solutions from small meetings to large multi-day conferences, supporting presentations, keynotes, and discussions with professional technology, working closely with organizers, venues, and presenters.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• D&B AudioTechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional audio technology. OSAV uses D&B AudioTechnik equipment for audio solutions at events.
• beyerdynamiccoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional microphone and audio equipment. OSAV integrates beyerdynamic products into event audio solutions.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional display and projection technology. OSAV uses Panasonic equipment for visual display solutions.
• CanoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional imaging and camera technology. OSAV integrates Canon products into event visual solutions.
• RobecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional lighting technology. OSAV uses Robe lighting equipment for event productions.
• Robert JuliatcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional stage and event lighting. OSAV integrates Robert Juliat products into lighting designs.
• iiyamasupportingTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional display monitors and screens. OSAV uses iiyama products for visual display solutions.
• ASUSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand partner supplying professional computing and display technology. OSAV integrates ASUS products into event AV solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment and event production services including audio, video, lighting and rigging. Competes with OSAV for premium corporate events but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Encore Event Technologies (formerly PSAV): Global provider of event technology, AV rental and production services for hotels, conferences and corporate meetings. Competes with OSAV in the corporate conference AV space at hotel and venue level, though with a global footprint.
• Anna Valley: UK AV integrator and event production company serving corporate, broadcast and live events with video, lighting and audio. Comparable event customer base to OSAV, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• proAV: Large UK AV integrator and event services provider with permanent installations plus event rental offerings. Overlaps with OSAV on corporate event work but operates as a much broader technology integrator.

Direct peers

• AVS Group: UK AV rental and event services company supplying sound, lighting, video and staging for corporate events, exhibitions and conferences. Highly comparable to OSAV's integrated rental-plus-production model, though with broader geographic reach across the UK.
• Saville Audio Visual: UK and Ireland AV hire and event production company supplying equipment and technical crew to corporate conferences and events. Closely matches OSAV in customer profile (corporate event organisers) and service scope (rental plus onsite support).
• SSE Audio Group: UK provider of audio, lighting and rigging for live events, concerts and corporate productions. Comparable to OSAV in event production and live sound expertise, though with deeper roots in concert/touring markets.
• Hawthorn: UK-based AV rental and event production company providing equipment, staging, lighting and technical crew for corporate events and conferences. Directly comparable to OSAV in service mix and B2B event customer base, but operating at substantially larger scale across multiple UK regions.
• SFL Event Group: UK audio, lighting, video and rigging rental provider serving live events, corporate conferences and broadcast. Overlaps directly with OSAV's equipment hire and technical support offerings for corporate event customers.
• Phase 3 Productions: UK AV hire and event production company offering sound, lighting, video and staging for corporate events, conferences and live shows. Similar bundled rental-and-crew model to OSAV, primarily UK-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OSAVScotland
• Facebookfacebook.com/OSAVScotland

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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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