PJ Company

What PJ Company does

PJ Hummel & Co is a woman-owned event design and production company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, providing full-service event design and decor rentals for corporate, social, and nonprofit clients across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1989, the company has accumulated a thematic props and decor inventory spanning more than 35 years, housed in a 27,000 sq ft warehouse. The inventory base includes over 30 styles of specialty drape up to 20 feet high, thousands of centerpiece pieces, custom ceiling treatments (multi-tier chandeliers, faux capiz shell fixtures, feather boas, crystal disco balls), LED lighting with gobo fixtures, in-house floral design capabilities, and exclusive Glow Bars. Service delivery spans concepting, custom fabrication, propping, soft seating, linens, floral, lighting, A/V, site selection, and vendor coordination, with each engagement custom-packaged and priced through consultation rather than via fixed tiers.

The revenue model rests on two streams: one-time rental fees for decor and furniture, and professional services fees for full-service event design and production. Distribution is exclusively direct — all bookings originate through phone, email, or the company website, with on-site showroom visits by appointment at the Tacoma warehouse. There is no e-commerce or self-serve channel. The company maintains a website portfolio and social media presence on Instagram and Facebook, supplemented by an extensive press and awards portfolio showcasing decades of industry recognition across ILEA, ECA, NACE, and ISES. Customers span enterprise (Microsoft), nonprofits (YWCA, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts), and social/wedding segments. The company also operates Tin Can Alley, a signature event venue in Tacoma.

Expansion has come through product surface additions rather than geographic or technology moves: Tin Can Alley venue, Rentals for Pros channel for professional event planners, and a Furniture Catalog release. The company has won multi-category ILEA recognition regionally (2026 Emerald City Applause Awards) and internationally (2024 ESPIRT Award). No external funding, acquisitions, leadership changes, technology-platform investments, or geographic expansion beyond the Pacific Northwest are documented in the available source data.

Name

PJ Company

Legal name

PJ Hummel & Co

Website

https://pjhummel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PJ Hummel & Co is a woman-owned, award-winning event design and production company in Tacoma, WA, serving corporate, social, and nonprofit clients across the Pacific Northwest with a 35+ year proprietary decor inventory and full-service execution from concept to production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Design & Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG), Event Theming, Mood Boards & Concept Design (HSACAOAH), Pipe & Drape, Backdrop & Room-Divider Rentals (HSACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Event design services
• Event decor rentals
• Specialty drape
• Thematic props
• Wedding production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decor & Furniture Rentals: Rental of the company's proprietary collection of furniture, linens, drapes, centerpieces, props, lighting, and ceiling treatments to event planners, corporate clients, and individuals for one-time events.
2. Full-Service Event Design & Production: End-to-end event design and production services combining concept development, theme development, props & décor, lounge furniture, linens, centerpieces & floral, event graphic design & marketing, specialty lighting, site selection, and vendor coordination. Services are custom-packaged to client needs and budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PJ Hummel & Co is a woman-owned event design and production company that provides turnkey event planning alongside a large proprietary inventory of decor elements. Services span concept development, props, drapes, furniture, linens, centerpieces, floral design, lighting, ceiling treatments, and venue coordination, all custom-packaged from a 27,000 sq ft Tacoma, WA warehouse. The offering combines full-service event production with rental of an exclusive 35+-year accumulated thematic decor collection for corporate, social, and nonprofit clients in the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

PJ Hummel & Co is a woman-owned, award-winning event design and production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical event decor and design services. The company operates from a 27,000 sq ft decor warehouse in Tacoma, WA, and provides a hybrid of planning and decor services that can be custom packaged to meet client needs. The core offering includes Specialty Drape (their top-selling element with over 30 drape styles), Furniture Rentals (including their award-winning Glow Bars), Linens & Chaircovers, Centerpieces & Florals (thousands of pieces with in-house floral design), Thematic Props (the most expansive collection in the Pacific Northwest with 35+ years of collecting), Lighting & Effects, Ceiling Treatments, and the Tin Can Alley signature venue. Services range from specialty decor rentals to full-service event planning and production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Design & Production Award-winning, full-service event design and production for corporate, social, and nonprofit clients in the Pacific Northwest, combining thematic concepting, props, drape, lighting, floral, and vendor coordination into unified event experiences.
• Specialty Drape / Pipe & Drape Freestanding pipe and drape rental system with over 30 colors and fabrics of 20-foot high flame-retardant drape, including satin, iridescent sheer, muslin, patterned, diamond beaded, and holographic options, used for room transformation at corporate and social events.
• Furniture Rentals Rental of soft seating, lounge furniture, conversation pods, bridal thrones, end tables, rugs, and bar options including the award-winning Glow Bars, classic mahogany bars, and rustic wine service tables for event planners and clients.
• Linens & Chaircovers Rental of specialty linens and chair covers in unusual colors and materials, including spandex chair covers that fit chairs of any size and shape, plus customizable sashes, for weddings and corporate events.
• Centerpieces & Florals Rental of thousands of centerpiece pieces including candelabras, specialty vases, and holiday-themed items, combined with in-house floral design services from concept through execution for cocktail arrangements to large bridal sculptures.
• Thematic Props Rental of an extensive thematic decor collection covering Native Northwest, Pike Place Market, Tropical, Egypt, Circus, Chinese New Year, Bollywood, Hollywood, Mardi Gras, Winter Wonderland, Cinco de Mayo, Paris, and traveling themes, claimed to be the most expansive collection in the Pacific Northwest.
• Lighting & Effects Specialty event lighting services including energy-efficient LED fixtures that highlight decor, satin drape lighting effects, and customizable gobo fixtures for wall projections at corporate, social, and nonprofit events.
• Ceiling Treatments

Quantifiable outcome

• Most expansive thematic prop collection in the Pacific Northwest (35+ years of inventory)

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quest Events: Event décor and design rental company offering themed props, décor, draping, and specialty furniture to event producers. Directly comparable inventory-led event rental model with specialty décor and thematic prop focus.
• Blueprint Studios: Seattle-based event design and production company offering custom event design, specialty décor, draping, and themed environments for corporate and social clients in the Pacific Northwest. Closest comparable given overlapping PNW footprint, full-service model, and specialty décor inventory focus.
• EventWorks: Event rental company providing specialty rental inventory including décor, furniture, draping, and themed props to event planners and corporate clients. Directly comparable rental-driven model and inventory focus, though at broader geographic scale.

Broad incumbents

• PRA (Production Resource Group): Major event production services company offering lighting, décor, and integrated event solutions for corporate and entertainment clients. Comparable production and lighting services but operates at significantly larger scale across entertainment and corporate events.
• Encore Global: Global leader in event production services including décor, audiovisual, and event technology. Comparable event design and production services but at enterprise scale with national footprint, serving many of the same corporate client categories.
• Freeman: Global event experience company providing event design, exhibit fabrication, and rental services for corporate events and trade shows. Comparable full-service event production model but at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Large global event and exhibit services company providing event design, fabrication, and rental services to corporate clients. Comparable end-to-end event production capability but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• CORT Party Rental: Large national event and trade-show furniture rental company operating as part of the broader CORT business. Comparable event furniture rental offering but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than PJ Hummel's boutique inventory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pjhummelandcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/pjhummelandco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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