Sound And Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.a.

What Sound And Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.a. does

Sound And Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.A. is a privately held Greek audiovisual and conference proceedings services company, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Metamorfosi, Athens. The company operates two integrated service lines: (1) Planning & Technical Support for Conferences and Events, covering sound, lighting, projection, LED walls, rigging, stage sets, simultaneous interpretation, and live streaming; and (2) Conference Proceedings, encompassing digital audio recording, transcription, translation, and professional printing and binding. Service delivery is on-site at client venues throughout Greece, with proprietary owned equipment inventory from manufacturers such as Barco, Epson, Yamaha, DiGiCo, Bosch, and Absen, and a permanent in-house technical workforce.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services engagements priced per event, with bundling of equipment, personnel, and proceedings services. The company markets through its website, direct sales contact, and referrals from international production networks (Congress Rental Network, PRG Alliance) and Greek industry associations (HAPCO, HERCA, SEV, SETE, Athens Convention Bureau). Customer base spans event organizers, corporations, government and parliamentary bodies, professional associations, NGOs, and sports federations, with named engagements including the Athens Democracy Forum, the Women's EuroBasket 2025 Draw, ESG Awards, World Leagues Association Conference, and First Global Challenge 2024.

The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, GDPR-compliant data handling, and ISO 4043-compliant interpretation booths, and operates with 11–50 employees under the legal name SOUND AND VISUAL – ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ Α. ΠΑΠΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΥ Α.Ε. It is family-controlled, with no external investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

Sound And Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.a.

Legal name

SOUND AND VISUAL – ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ Α. ΠΑΠΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΥ Α.Ε.

Website

https://soundandvisual.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sound And Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.A. is a Greek audiovisual and conference proceedings services firm, founded in 1978, providing on-site technical event support (sound, lighting, projection, interpretation, streaming) and conference documentation (recording, transcription, translation, printing) to corporate, governmental, and association clients across Greece.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Event Support Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing technical audiovisual support (sound, lighting, visual/projection, interpretation, rigging, live streaming) for conferences, corporate events, and cultural events. Services are priced per event based on requirements, equipment needs, and event duration.
2. Conference Proceedings Services: Comprehensive conference proceedings management including digital recording, transcription, translation, and printing/binding services. Delivered as standalone or bundled service packages, charged per project based on event size and documentation requirements.
3. Equipment Rental: Equipment rental appears integrated with technical support services rather than standalone rental. The company maintains owned, proprietary equipment inventory and deploys it as part of comprehensive service packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sound and Visual provides audiovisual technical support and conference proceedings services for conferences, corporate events, and cultural events in Greece. Core offerings include sound, lighting, projection, LED walls, rigging, stage sets, simultaneous interpretation, live streaming, and visual design/branding, alongside digital audio recording, transcription, translation, and printing/binding for conference documentation.

Product overview

Sound and Visual - K. Papathanasiou S.A. is a Greek audiovisual and event production company operating since 1978. The company offers two core service lines: (1) Planning & Technical Support for Conferences encompassing sound equipment, lighting equipment, rigging, conference stage sets, projection equipment, interpretation systems, live streaming services, and visual design & branding; and (2) Conference Proceedings covering digital audio recording, transcription, and printing & binding. All technical services are supported by an owned inventory of state-of-the-art equipment from leading manufacturers, coordinated by specialized personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning & Technical Support for Conferences Comprehensive technical planning and on-site support for conferences and events, covering sound, visuals, and lighting as an integrated coordinated system. For event organizers, corporations, and institutions running conferences, corporate events, and cultural events.
• Conference Proceedings Services End-to-end conference documentation including digital audio recording, transcription, professional translation, and printing/binding services. For international conferences, parliamentary proceedings, government meetings, and formal events requiring certified documentation.
• Sound Equipment Services Professional audio equipment including DJ sets, microphones (wireless and tabletop), speakers, digital consoles (Yamaha DM7, DiGiCo S21, Midas M32, Behringer X32), and amplifiers from leading manufacturers.
• Lighting Equipment Services Advanced lighting systems including moving heads (robotic), LED fixtures, waterproof and wireless battery-powered lights, and professional lighting consoles.
• Rigging Services Certified rigging equipment including Prolyte X30V aluminum trusses and Prolift electric hoists (250kg & 500kg) meeting strict international safety standards.
• Conference Stage Sets Staging options and special structures including backdrops, large-scale digital prints, custom podiums, and special constructions for event branding.
• Projection Equipment Services High-definition visual systems including laser projectors, LED walls (Absen 1.95mm & COB), plasma walls, cameras, image management consoles (Barco, NewTek TriCaster), and projection screens.
• Interpretation Systems Digital simultaneous interpretation systems with Bosch equipment, including 32-channel digital receivers (200-hour autonomy), ISO-4043 certified interpretation booths, and LCD interpreter consoles.
• Live Streaming Services Broadcast-quality live streaming and hybrid event support with multi-camera coverage and digital direction (Full HD/4K), streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously (YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams).
• Visual Design & Branding Comprehensive visual design and branding services for events, including high-resolution visual content for LED walls and projectors, and large-scale digital print layouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 conferences successfully supported over 40+ years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Congress Rental NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in a global network of 45 independent companies providing technical solutions for conferences worldwide. The partnership enables international standard practices, referral networks, and access to best practices in conference technical support.
• PRG AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the world's leading production network bringing international standards to Greece. PRG Alliance provides global production capabilities, industry expertise, and quality assurance standards that elevate the company's service delivery.
• Athens Convention Bureau (ACVB)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the official Athens Convention Bureau for destination marketing and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) promotion. Works to attract international conferences and events to Athens.
• HAPCO (Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in the Greek professional congress organizers association, providing industry connections, networking, and visibility among event planning professionals in Greece.
• HERCA (Heads of European Research and Cultural Agencies)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in European network of research and cultural agencies, supporting cross-border collaboration and access to international event opportunities.
• SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in the Greek business federation representing major Greek enterprises, providing industry visibility and potential corporate client connections.
• SETE (Greek Tourist Enterprises Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in Greek tourism enterprises association, supporting connections with the hospitality and tourism sector which includes conference and event venues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AV Alliance: International network of independent AV and event technology providers. Comparable as a network/affiliation model similar to Congress Rental Network and PRG Alliance, of which Sound and Visual is a member.

Direct peers

• PSAV (Presentation Services Audio Visual): Hotel and meeting venue AV services provider (now part of Encore) with deep penetration in MICE/conference AV. Direct comparable in serving conference organizers with bundled AV and event technology.
• TAIT Towers: Global provider of staging, automation, and event technology for live events and concerts. Comparable as a peer offering high-end staging, rigging, and engineered event infrastructure for major productions.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global event production and AV services company offering sound, lighting, video, and rigging for live events and conferences. PRG is Sound and Visual's global counterpart and the operator of the PRG Alliance of which Sound and Visual is a member.
• Freeman Company: Global event production and experiential marketing firm delivering AV, staging, and event technology for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events. Comparable in offering integrated technical and production services at scale.
• White Light: UK-based event production and AV services company serving corporate events, conferences, and live entertainment. Comparable in providing integrated lighting, audio, video, and rigging for conference and event production.
• Encore Event Technologies: North America's leading provider of AV and event technology for hotels, conferences, and meetings. Encore is a direct peer in conference AV production with a similar integrated technology, staging, and service model.
• Habegger AG: Swiss event technology and AV production company specializing in conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events. Comparable European peer delivering full-service AV and staging solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security Systems (Bosch Building Technologies): Manufacturer of the digital interpretation systems and ISO-4043 compliant booths that Sound and Visual deploys for multilingual conferences. Broad incumbent whose conference interpretation product line underpins Sound and Visual's differentiated interpretation service.
• Shure Incorporated: Global audio equipment manufacturer whose microphones, wireless systems, and conferencing products Sound and Visual integrates into its event solutions. Broad incumbent providing core technology for the conference AV stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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