Sunbelt Rentals to open largest specialist film and TV facility in West London
Aug 14, 2024
Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland unveil its new 180,000 sq.ft hire facility in West London, Victory Park North, Wembley – their largest specialist Film and TV hub.
Strategically located less than 11 miles from Central London, it offers convenient connectivity for customers across London and the South East. This one-stop facility brings together Sunbelt Rentals’ Film and TV business with the company’s wider offerings, such as Power, HVAC, and external training, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
This new facility is set to be the epicentre for Sunbelt Rentals’ sustainable net-zero and low-carbon equipment solutions, featuring their clean energy and sustainable location services.
“The scale of the new location means we can offer an exceptional customer experience,” explains Mike Pollard, Managing Director of Film & TV at Sunbelt Rentals. “Along with the expansive warehouse and range of specialist equipment available equipment, customers can also use our test rooms, viewing theatre, creative hub and meeting rooms for enhanced creative collaboration.”
With significant investment in both equipment and infrastructure, this new Film and TV facility will ensure customers receive everything they need with unmatched efficiency and sustainability at the core of their offering. They also aim to support the industry through partnerships, training and addressing skills shortages in Film and TV industry.
Sunbelt Rentals CEO Phil Parker said: “The West London facility is one of our flagship Film and TV facility. We’re looking forward to welcoming customers new and old to explore the expansive range of equipment available to hire, while also highlighting some of the sustainable design choices that have gone into the new building. This facility represents increased local employment opportunities, sustainable practices and an exceptional customer experience, which aligns with Sunbelt Rentals 4.0 strategic growth strategy”.
The new location marks the first Sunbelt Rentals lighting team to be located in London, creating local employment and further opportunities for business growth and development across the region. For their grip services, they’ve expanded their fleet to include more crane services and telescopics than ever before, making it one of the largest fleets in the UK. Furthermore, the investment in the Camera and Lenses department ensures that customers have access to the latest and most innovative equipment.
Comment / April Sotomayor, head of industry sustainability, BAFTA Albert