KNIGHT RIGGING SERVICES LIMITED

What KNIGHT RIGGING SERVICES LIMITED does

Knight Rigging Services Limited is a UK-based, founder-owned provider of rigging, stage design, production management, and equipment-hire services to the live entertainment, broadcasting, corporate events, and venue-operator markets. The company was established in 2004 by Sven Knight and is headquartered in Blackpool with operational presence in Manchester; it self-describes as 'The UK's biggest Rigging' company and has built a 20+ year track record supporting artists such as Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Radiohead, and Cliff Richard alongside broadcasters and brands including BBC, Channel 4, Live Nation, 4DX, Marks & Spencer, Cadbury, and Under Armour.

The core technology stack is engineered around physical rigging systems rather than software. Service delivery combines NRC-qualified climbing riggers, an extensive hire inventory of CatA/D8+ hoists, multiple truss systems (H30V, H40V, H30D, H40D, X30D, S52V/S52SV), LiteDeck platforms, NEXT stage lifts, Prolyte MPT towers, and supporting components, with in-house CAD design, 3D rendering, structural-engineering support, custom fabrication, and stunts/special-effects capabilities. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (Cert. No. 277832017 via QMS UK), is a member of PLASA, and was shortlisted for the 2026 TPI Rigging Company of the Year award.

Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven basis across five streams: rigging labour supply, dry hire of equipment (with or without crew), production management services, design and fabrication, and long-term venue rigging management (exemplified by the Manchester Central contract won via tender in July 2016 and on-site support at Fly By Nite Studios). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales plus direct client relationships built over 20+ years, supplemented by an online crew-signup platform for freelance riggers; geographic reach is UK-wide with European touring and festival capability. The company is privately held by its founder with no disclosed external institutional investment and an operating team of roughly 10–12 named full-time staff plus a flexible freelance layer.

Name

KNIGHT RIGGING SERVICES LIMITED

Legal name

Knight Rigging Services Limited

Website

https://knightrigging.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Rigging Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigging & Truss Services (Ground/Overhead, Automation) (THAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Rigging services
• Stage design
• Live event production
• Equipment hire
• Production management

Headquarters

HQ city

Poulton Le Fylde

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rigging Labour Services: Provision of professional rigging personnel to entertainment and corporate sectors. Includes touring riggers for Europe and festival work across the UK.
2. Equipment Hire: Dry hire of rigging equipment including CatA/D8+ hoists, miles of truss, and thousands of loose rigging components. Also offers managed delivery with qualified riggers and crew.
3. Production Management Services: Full production management coordination for live music, television, and commercial productions
4. Design and Fabrication: Custom stage design and construction services for entertainment or industrial usage with rapid turnaround capabilities
5. Venue Rigging Management: Long-term rigging management contracts for venues such as Manchester Central, providing dedicated on-site operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knight Rigging Services provides professional rigging labour, equipment hire (CatA/D8+ hoists, truss, and rigging components), custom stage design and fabrication, and full production management services to the live entertainment, broadcasting, and corporate events industries across the UK and Europe. The company also delivers long-term managed rigging contracts for venues and supplies NRC-qualified climbing riggers with 24-hour service availability.

Product overview

Knight Rigging Services is a rigging and stage design services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment and services for the live production industry. The company provides stage support with CAD and 3D rendering capabilities, rigging labour with NRC qualified personnel, and equipment hire including CatA/D8+ hoists, various truss systems (H30V, H40V, H30D, H40D, X30D, S52V), LiteDeck platforms, and stage lifts. Additional services include production management support, custom design and fabrication, stunts and special effects, and unusual project solutions. The company also offers technical documentation for various truss and equipment types from manufacturers including Litestructures, Next, Prolyte, and Global.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stage Support
• Rigging Labour
• Equipment Hire
• Production Management Support
• Design, Fabrication and Manufacturing
• Stunts and Special Effects
• The Weird and Wonderful
• Venue Rigging Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years operating in the rigging and stage design industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manchester CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016In July 2016, Knight Rigging was awarded the tender to run the rigging management package for Manchester Central, an award-winning venue. KRS supports the venue's vision to be recognized as a first-class global venue. Led by Venue Operation Manager Andrew Gee and Operations Manager Karen Connell, the dedicated senior team supports all rigging needs.
• Fly By Nite StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRS provides on-site rigging support at Fly By Nite Studios, the largest purpose-built studio in Europe. The world-class facility provides rehearsal space for major domestic and international acts. Artists including Ed Sheeran, Kings of Leon, and Radiohead have used the facility.
• PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association)minorOthersAs a member of PLASA, an internationally recognised body, Knight Rigging maintains industry standards and recognition.
• Blackpool IlluminationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnight Rigging has sponsored the Blackpool Illuminations since 2013, with a stunning display at the Starr Gate end of the Golden Mile. This demonstrates solidarity with local businesses and the cultural heritage of the Blackpool area.
• Marks & SpencerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnight Rigging partnered with Marks & Spencer for the 'shwopping' campaign, cladding the Old Truman Brewery in London with unwanted clothes to promote diverting waste clothing from landfill to people in developing countries.
• Fleetwood Rugby ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnight Rigging sponsors Fleetwood Rugby Club's youngest stars, supporting local community fitness and teamwork.
• KRS Women's Netball TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnight Rigging sponsors the KRS women's netball team, promoting fitness and competitive spirit.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• TAIT: Global provider of staging, automation, and rigging solutions for concerts, theatre, and brand experiences; competes with KRS's special-effects and touring rigging capabilities.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global live event production provider offering rigging as part of an integrated lighting, video, and staging portfolio; competes with KRS on large UK and European tours and corporate events.

Direct peers

• Stageco: European leader in staging and rigging for festivals and large tours; competes directly with KRS on festival and touring rigging contracts across the UK and Europe.
• Brilliant Stages: UK-based stage design, fabrication, and rigging house serving concerts, theatre, and brand activations — overlapping with KRS's design, fabrication, and special-effects service lines.
• Unusual Rigging: UK-based rigging services provider for live events, theatre, and broadcast — directly comparable to KRS in offering rigging labour, equipment hire, and project management to the UK entertainment industry.
• Rigging Services (UK): UK rigging services company supplying crew, equipment, and design to live events, broadcast, and corporate — direct overlap with KRS's service portfolio and customer base.

Regional players

• LS-Live: UK rehearsal and production studio complex that, like Fly By Nite Studios, hosts major touring productions; competes for rigging-related rehearsal and pre-production spend in the UK.

Others

• Prolyte Group: Manufacturer of truss, hoists, and staging systems used by KRS and competing rigging companies; a key equipment supplier and adjacent player in the rigging value chain.
• LiteStructures: UK manufacturer of aluminium truss and staging products; supplies KRS (LiteMast, LiteDeck products) and competes with KRS's fabrication capabilities for entertainment and corporate builds.

Emerging players

• SFX Entertainment Rigging: Smaller UK and European rigging/staging providers operating in the same touring and corporate-event niche as KRS, often partnering or competing for project work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/krsproduction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knight-rigging-services-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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