Sunbelt Rentals has acquired London-based film, TV and commercial grip specialist Alpha Grip (UK) Limited.
It’s the latest in a string of recent additions to Sunbelt, following Movietech, PKE Lighting and most recently Media Access Solutions.
Alpha Grip was established in 2004 and is based at Pinewood Studios. Its inventory of grip equipment includes a wide range of telescopic and modular camera cranes, stabilised and non-stabilised remote heads and specialist vehicles, from multiple locations throughout the UK.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to join Sunbelt Rentals UK, working closely with Movietech, PKE and MAS, as well as with William F. White International (WFW) in Canada,” said Alpha Grip owner John Tadros. “Together, we have an extensive combined knowledge and experience of the production market that is primed for further growth. We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to broadening the services we currently offer across a diverse and dynamic production market, both locally and internationally.”
Andy Wright, Sunbelt Rentals UK CEO, added: “Our continued expansion into the UK film and television market is made stronger by our recent acquisition of grip specialist, Alpha Grip. Now, with the combined knowledge and expertise of Alpha, MAS, PKE, Movietech and William F. White International (WFW), also a Sunbelt Rentals company, we will offer our clients a completely integrated, full-service production solution, which will be a true differentiator in today’s industry.
“John and his team of grip experts bring with them over 160 years of collective experience. Under John’s guidance, the Alpha team will remain in the business and work alongside Sunbelt Rentals as we continue to execute our exciting UK expansion plan.”
The strategic acquisition of Alpha Grip further solidifies the expansion strategy of Sunbelt Rentals in the UK and within the international film and television industry. Alpha Grip, MAS, PKE and Movietech will work closely with WFW, a leading film and television production rental specialist business, a Sunbelt Rentals company.
