Catastrophe Decors Et Evenements

What Catastrophe Decors Et Evenements does

Catastrophe Decors Et Evenements (operating as Catastrophe) is a privately held, full-service event and brand activation agency headquartered at 79 Rue St-Jean-Baptiste in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The firm delivers integrated event solutions under six interconnected service pillars: event management (planning, guest management, venue and vendor coordination), custom "sur-mesure" projects, themed decor fabrication, audiovisual production (360-degree lighting, sound, scenography, giant screens, and visual effects), catering (bite-sized creations, mixology/flair bartending, food stations), and brand activation (multisensory immersive environments). The company claims approximately 25 years of industry expertise and operates a bilingual French/English web presence built on WordPress with the WPML multilingual plugin, supported by standard marketing and analytics tooling (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Zendesk Zopim) and social channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

The company's core technology is operational rather than platform-based: in-house AV equipment, a decor fabrication capability, and a culinary/catering team enable vertical integration of services that many competitors outsource. There is no disclosed proprietary software platform, AI/ML capability, or data product. Catastrophe markets itself through a B2B direct-sales motion targeting corporate organizations (conferences, galas, product launches, team-building events) and, secondarily, private events, with a quote-based, project-priced model and multi-year client engagements. Named clients include Richter (a six-year relationship), CPA Quebec, CCAQ, Poulet Rouge, and Cloud Chamber Studios, and the firm publicly identifies Société des alcools du Québec as a strategic partner.

The revenue model is professional services across five streams — event management, brand activation, catering, audiovisual, and custom decor — each priced on a custom-quote basis tied to event scope. Distribution is regional, restricted to Quebec, with no disclosed international or pan-Canadian footprint beyond the bilingual website. The company is privately owned with no disclosed outside investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no recorded M&A activity; as of September 25, 2024, the firm was in the process of formalizing its Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ) registration. Ugo Charbonneau is listed as the publication manager on the privacy policy.

Name

Catastrophe Decors Et Evenements

Legal name

Catastrophe

Website

https://catastrophe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Event Management

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAAAB

Event Design, Decor & Styling

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Planning & Coordination

SECONDARYHSACADAJ

Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

SECONDARYHSACAOAH

Event Theming, Mood Boards & Concept Design

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Decor, Floral & Styling Services

SECONDARYTHAHAKAD

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

Keywords

• Corporate event management
• Brand activation services
• Event decor design
• Audiovisual production
• Event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Management Services: Full-service event management including planning, coordination, guest management, venue booking, vendor coordination, and on-site execution for corporate and private events.
2. Brand Activation Services: Immersive brand experiences and activations designed to create emotional connections with audiences through multisensory environments.
3. Catering Services: Culinary experiences including bite-sized appetizers, bar services, and food stations for events.
4. Audiovisual Services: 360-degree lighting, sound systems, giant screens, visual effects, and live artist performances for events.
5. Custom Decor Services: Custom-designed decor and scenic elements tailored to client themes and event concepts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catastrophe Decors Et Evenements is a full-service event and brand activation agency offering turnkey solutions for corporate and private events. The company delivers event management, custom decor design, audiovisual production, catering, and immersive brand activations through six integrated service pillars. Services span from concept ideation and planning through on-site execution, handling guest management, venue booking, vendor coordination, scenography, and entertainment.

Product overview

Catastrophe is a full-service event and brand activation agency offering an integrated suite of services under one roof. The company operates as a unified offering combining six interconnected service pillars: Event Management (gestion d'événements) for end-to-end coordination, Custom Projects (sur-mesure) for bespoke creations, Decor (décors) for immersive atmospheres, Audiovisual (technique audio-visuel) for lighting/sound/projection, Catering (traiteur) for culinary experiences, and Brand Activation for emotional brand connections. With 25 years of expertise, the turnkey solution takes clients from concept through execution, handling every detail including guest management, venue booking, vendor coordination, theming, scenography, entertainment, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Management (Gestion d'événements) Comprehensive event coordination service handling every detail from planning to execution, including guest management, venue booking, vendor coordination, staff management, schedule coordination, and entertainment activities for corporate events.
• Decor (Décors) Custom event decoration service creating unique and immersive atmospheres by transforming venues with themed environments that captivate guests' senses. Tailored to client themes and event concepts.
• Audiovisual (Technique audio-visuel) Professional audiovisual production service featuring 360-degree lighting, precise sound systems, spectacular scenography, giant screens, live artist performances, and visual effects for events.
• Catering (Traiteur) Refined culinary experience service offering elegant bite-sized creations, trendy bar with mixology services including flair bartending, and diverse food stations such as oyster bars for events.
• Custom Projects (Sur-mesure) Bespoke custom-designed decor and unique project creation service that brings clients' specific visions to life, transforming concepts from planning to reality without limitations.
• Brand Activation (Activation de marque) Brand activation service that transforms ideas into memorable emotions by creating immersive environments, engaging all five senses, and fostering active audience participation for corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six-year sustained relationship with major corporate clients demonstrating service quality and client retention

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Société (Société des alcools du Québec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatastrophe is identified as a proud partner of Société (likely Société des alcools du Québec based on logo context). The partnership appears to involve event services and brand activation for the organization.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MKG: Experiential marketing and creative agency specializing in brand experiences and events. Direct peer in delivering integrated event and brand activation services with custom creative and production.
• Moment Factory: Montreal-based multidisciplinary creative studio specializing in immersive multimedia experiences for brands and public spaces. Closest geographic peer and comparable in delivering multisensory brand activation and audiovisual-led immersive work.
• PRA Business Events: Corporate event management agency producing meetings, conferences, and incentive events globally. Comparable in delivering managed corporate events with full planning and on-site execution.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Award-winning experience marketing agency focused on events, activations, and immersive brand experiences. Direct peer offering the same full-service experiential model as Catastrophe for enterprise clients.
• Sparks: Global experiential marketing agency specializing in brand experiences, corporate events, and immersive environments. Direct comparable in delivering turnkey brand activation with creative design and production capabilities.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency creating immersive live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for major corporate brands. Highly comparable to Catastrophe in delivering integrated event management, decor, and brand activation under one roof.
• Wasserman: Sports, music, and entertainment marketing agency with a significant events and brand activation practice. Comparable in delivering corporate events, live experiences, and brand activations for enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• GES: Global events and exhibits company serving corporate event organizers with planning, production, and on-site services. Broad incumbent in the corporate events space with comparable turnkey event execution.
• Mosaic North America: Experiential marketing agency within IPG Mediabrands offering comprehensive event, sponsorship activation, and shopper marketing services. Broad incumbent with overlapping event management and brand activation capabilities.
• Freeman: Large events and brand experiences company offering full-service event management, audiovisual production, and event strategy. Broad incumbent with significant audiovisual and decor fabrication capabilities similar to Catastrophe's in-house AV service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catastrophe-evenements
• Instagraminstagram.com/catastrophe_evenements

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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