Company news · June 2019

10 out of 10 celebrates 30 years

The company history, the acquisition of Drax Lighting and the development of 10 out of 10’s production service.

Awards venue with stage screens and overhead lighting truss

From ten services to nationwide production

10 out of 10 Productions celebrated 30 years in business in 2019. Formed in 1989 by RADA graduate and tutor Paul Need, the company had grown to work across conferences, exhibitions, theatre, film and television.

The original idea

The original aim was to provide ten key services to the entertainment industry. The online store covered lighting and sound equipment, staging consumables, rigging equipment and more.

Growing the hire operation

Acquiring Drax Lighting in 2016 increased the equipment inventory and strengthened the company’s presence outside London through the Dunstable office. The company was also developing its event-production service, providing full production support across the UK.

The approach to customers

Paul Need explained that the company would rather turn down a sale than supply the wrong equipment. The stated ethos was to do the right job at the right price and act fairly.

10 out of 10 equipment transport vehicles
The equipment-hire operation grew alongside the company’s production services.

Hiring equipment now?

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