What MPM AUDIOLIGHT does

MPM Group is a France-based professional audiovisual services company founded in 1990, headquartered in Grand Est (operational base in Augny) with additional offices in Chilly-Mazarin and Paris. The company provides integrated solutions across sound, lighting, video, networks, rigging and structure for events, permanent installations and broadcast-grade productions. Its core offering combines one of Europe's largest rental fleets (25,000 items including 5,000+ automated projectors, 1,000+ wireless HF connections and 1,500 m² of LED screens) with a dedicated sales and integration subsidiary (MPM Equipement) that distributes premium brands and executes installation projects. An internal design bureau of specialized sound designers, lighting designers, video engineers, riggers and draftspersons supports custom engineering work.

The business operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model with all pricing handled through custom quotes; revenue is generated via equipment rental, equipment sales and distribution, and professional technical services (feasibility studies, design, installation, integration, operation, maintenance). Customer segments span corporate/enterprise (meeting rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, digital signage), live performance venues (theaters, arenas, operas, SMACs), museography/heritage (museums, architectural mapping) and hospitality. Marquee references include concert tours for Stromae, Indochine, Michel Polnareff and Linkin Park, the Moselle Open tennis tournament, the Dubai Burj Al Arab architectural mapping project, and an exclusive technical services contract with the Presidency of the French Republic dating from 2008.

In 2025 the company underwent a management buyout by Hugues Vittone, David Nulli and Thomas Iannucci, acquired VLS (including VLS Middle East) and operates through a group of wholly-owned subsidiaries (MPM Audiolight, MPM Equipement, TEKSAS, TECH-MATTERS, RT Events Solutions, ORA). It is a Société par Actions Simplifiée with €6,069,910 in share capital and is preparing to relocate to a new 10,000 m² facility in 2026. Geographic reach spans France, francophone countries, the Middle East and West Africa.

Name

MPM AUDIOLIGHT

Legal name

MPM GROUP

Website

https://mpmgroup.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MPM Group is a French professional audiovisual services company providing sound, lighting, video, rigging and structure solutions through rental, sales, installation and turnkey event production for concert tours, sports events, architectural mapping, government clients and corporate venues across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audiovisual Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional audio rental
• Event lighting systems
• Video projection systems
• Concert production services
• Rigging installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Augny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional audiovisual equipment including sound, lighting, video, structure and rigging. One of Europe's largest rental fleets with 25,000 items. Pricing based on duration and equipment type with deposits required.
2. Equipment Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of premium audio, video and lighting brands through dedicated subsidiary MPM Equipement. Includes exclusive distribution partnerships with major manufacturers.
3. Technical Services: Comprehensive technical services including feasibility studies, design, installation, integration, assembly, disassembly, operation, maintenance and after-sales service. Full project support from conception to execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MPM AUDIOLIGHT provides professional audiovisual solutions encompassing sound, lighting, video, networks, and rigging for events, installations, and venues. Core offerings include equipment rental from one of Europe's largest rental fleets (25,000 items), equipment sales and installation through dedicated subsidiary MPM Equipement, integrated engineering and design bureau services, and exclusive distribution of premium audiovisual brands. Services are delivered as turnkey solutions covering feasibility studies, design, installation, integration, operation, maintenance, and after-sales support for professional B2B clients.

Product overview

MPM AUDIOLIGHT operates as a multidisciplinary audiovisual company providing a unified portfolio of services centered on sound, lighting, video, networks, and rigging. The core offerings consist of equipment rental services (comprising the largest rental fleet in Europe with 25,000+ items) and a dedicated sales/integration subsidiary called MPM EQUIPEMENT. These services are supported by integrated engineering and design capabilities (Étude/Conception/Design), professional installation and integration services, and sector-specific expertise spanning corporate, live performance, and museum/museography applications. The company distributes premium equipment brands and provides full lifecycle support from feasibility studies through installation, operation, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ performances and integrations completed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VLScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary acquired in 2025 as part of MPM's expansion strategy, operating as a specialized entity within the group structure
• VLS Middle EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational subsidiary operation covering Middle East markets, part of MPM's global expansion
• Premium Audiovisual Equipment BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnerships with premium audio, video and lighting brands including exclusive distribution rights. Major brands choose MPM for distribution and receive ongoing training to provide innovative advice.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HireWorks (HWS): Dutch AV rental and event technology provider serving corporate events, exhibitions, and live shows across Benelux. Comparable mid-sized European AV rental peer to MPM.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): The largest global provider of entertainment and event production services, offering equipment rental, staffing, and turnkey AV solutions across concert touring, corporate events, and broadcast. Closest direct comparable to MPM in scale and service breadth.
• Neumann&Müller: German full-service event technology provider offering AV equipment rental, staging, and technical production for corporate events, concerts, and public sector projects. Closest German peer to MPM in terms of integrated service model.
• Britannia Row Productions: UK-based professional sound rental company serving international concert tours, theatre, and live events. Comparable to MPM's professional sound rental operations for major touring artists.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German AV rental and event technology company serving corporate events, conferences, and live productions. Mid-sized peer to MPM with similar full-service positioning in the DACH region.
• PSA Production (Production Services Associates): US-based AV production services and rental company serving corporate events, concerts, and broadcast. Directly comparable to MPM in operating model and customer mix.
• LANG AG: German provider of AV rental, LED/video, and event technology with strong corporate and touring event presence across Europe. Directly comparable fleet-based business to MPM, particularly in projection and LED.
• Solotech: Major North American AV rental and production services company serving live events, concerts, and corporate productions. Directly comparable to MPM in business model, combining large equipment fleets with integrated technical services.

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group: Global broadcast and live events AV services group offering outside broadcast, display solutions, and event production. Broader incumbent than MPM, with deeper broadcast exposure but overlapping event/rental capabilities.

Regional players

• Habegger: Swiss event technology provider offering AV rental, staging, and rigging for corporate and public events across Switzerland. Regional peer to MPM with similar full-service technical offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpm-audiolight

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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