Construction and rental firm, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has acquired JL Lighting, JL Live and Digiset (JLL Group), specialists in technical broadcast and production solutions.
Sunbelt said the move was part of a wider strategic growth development plan.
The acquisition enables Sunbelt Rentals to leverage a wider range of equipment, specialist knowledge and innovative solutions for the Film and TV, Broadcast and Events industries.
Founded in 2009, the JLL Group, is a production and equipment rental partner known for its expertise in delivering technical production across a variety of sectors, including corporate events, conferences, live events and Film and TV productions. The company’s range of equipment supports large scale public events, covering everything from staging and sound to LED video screens, with clients such as Netflix and ITV.
Additionally, this acquisition will bring a team of technical production specialists into Sunbelt’s Film and TV division. They will be based out of the new film and TV facility located in Wembley, London.
Commenting on the acquisition, Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the JLL Group into Sunbelt Rentals. Their specialism in broadcast and technical production combined with their commitment to customer obsession, aligns with our values to keep evolving and putting our customer first. This means that the industries we operate in will have the convenience and trust that they can depend on a single supplier for all their needs, streamlining their experience and ensuring they receive the highest levels of customer service.”
Jack Linaker, managing director of the JLL Group, said: “Since the creation of the JLL Group, we have built a team of experts who specialise in providing technical production solutions. Now, joining Sunbelt Rentals, it will allow us to expand our product offering and broaden our scope of solutions we can provide to our customers and the industries we operate in.”
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