About Us
If you are looking for a technical partner with creative flair, an eye for detail and the experience to deliver, then look no further. We’ve been delivering events since the mid-nineties. Our success and reputation comes from our wealth of knowledge, expertise and client-centric focus. Delivering world-class events by working with our clients as an extension of their team, covering all aspects of technical production.
We aren’t like your average technical production company, sure we provide you with top-class kit, and work with you from your initial concept through to the delivery of the event and beyond, but, we come with a whole load of added extras. Whatever you need to make your event the best of the best. We’ve got you covered!
What we doOur story
We started from humble beginnings, selling the ‘Universal’ tripod back in 1990. In 1996 we truly began our journey when the hire department came to life.
Over the years we have diversified and flourished, always staying one step ahead of the game. Earning our reputation within the industry for consistently delivering high quality and innovative event production, with a friendly and professional approach.
Constantly growing our business, in 2005 our Venue Partnership division was formed.
Eight years on and we added to the Universal family once more with Piccadilly Live. In 2016 Piccadilly officially united their bond with us. This coincided with the management buyout and a new leadership team was formed from existing long-serving team members.
To meet the growing demand for virtual events in 2020 we converted our Manchester Branch into a dedicated broadcasting studio in addition a number of virtual studios were set up across the country. Following considerable investment in 2020, we finally moved into our new purpose-built headquarters in West Yorkshire in 2021.
Values
How you do something is as important as what you do. We are one of the most trusted and recommended technical event companies because of our following principles:
TEAMWORK
Together we thrive. Our success is rooted in the support and care we show for one another. Each and every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving outstanding results. We appreciate, recognize and uplift our teammates, for our strength lies in unity.
INNOVATION
We unleash our creativity, embrace fresh perspectives and remain open to change. Our commitment to imaginative and agile solutions fuels progress and growth for us and our clients.
PASSION
Heart-driven excellence. We wholeheartedly believe in our mission and approach. Passion fuels our dedication to exceptional work.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Excellence from the ground up. We begin with the little things, as they set the tone for our team’s attitude and commitment to precision.
CREATIVITY
We love to let our imagination run wild and take the time to ponder without constraints. We uncover the finest solutions by thinking outside the box.
BOLDNESS
Fearless Pursuit. We dare to take the lead, express our ideas and love to experiment. Boldness is the pathway to extraordinary accomplishments.
CLIENT SERVICE
Realising Dreams Together. We delight in transforming your ideas into reality and building long-standing, meaningful connections throughout the journey.
Meet the
universal family
Universal AV is an award-winning audio visual integration specialist. For over 30 years they have consulted, designed and integrated innovative audio visual solution. Specialising in communication solutions to facilitate agile, hybrid and collaborative environments across all sectors.