Over the course of 10 years, mcm has established its position as one of the UK's leading providers of event management, video production and graphic skills, with a client base which boasts John Lewis, Royal Bank of Scotland, Warburtons and Mothercare. mcm's acquisition of Lite Relief comes with a large store of AV equipment, warehouse space and an existing client portfolio including Southampton FC, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Hampshire Cricket Club.
The purchase will further strengthen mcm's business, and allow it to broaden its in-house technical service and capabilities, resulting in creative and cost effective solutions for new and existing clients, says the company.
With nearly 30 years industry expertise, Lite Relief has operated two distinct services: audio visual and technical solutions to the corporate sector across the South Coast, as well as renting specialist and general AV equipment to local businesses and theatre companies.
With immediate effect, Lite Relief's business will be integrated into the mcm brand, mcm's southern office will manage the entire AV, technical, design and production stock and be operationally managed by two newly created positions which will support all areas of the business - from corporate clients through to smaller, local businesses.
Neil Crespin, managing director of mcm Productions, said of the purchase: "Meeting the demands of delivering tangible and successful results for clients in an increasingly competitive market has never been more challenging. Lite Relief has been a long term supplier to mcm, and this strategic acquisition strengthens our position in the market place at both a local, national and European level."
(Jim Evans)
