• Strata acquires On Event Production Co.
• Acquisition strengthens Strata’s production and fabrication capabilities
• Acquisition increases speed of response, capacity, and resources for both businesses
Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has acquired award winning On Event Production Co., a live, virtual, and hybrid event production company with offices in London and Derby.
The acquisition will strengthen Strata’s in-house AV production, fabrication, and production management capabilities, broadening its offer and increasing its team of talented event professionals, including skilled production managers, technicians, designers and fabricators. .
Simon Hambley, CEO of Strata, said: “We have worked alongside On Event Production Co. for several years and know the team well. When the opportunity to acquire the company came along it was an easy decision for us to make and offering us the chance to work together on a more strategic level. We know how each other thinks and share the same great work ethos and values. It was clear that our respective businesses are aligned perfectly both culturally and professionally.”
On Event Production Co. has vast experience in corporate conferences, brand activation, and exhibition markets. All the company’s employees will continue to be employed by On with On Event Production Co. now a division of Strata Group.
Adam Dewhurst, managing director of On Event Production Co., said of the acquisition: “I have been a big fan of Strata’s work and projects for many years and have admired the work that Simon and his team have delivered for brands and clients.
“I will be working closely with Strata’s senior management team and look forward to watching On Event Production Co. grow and writing our next chapter with Simon.”
Strata’s acquisition of On is a continuation of its strategy to offer more of what a client needs through its one touchpoint helping clients make their budgets work harder and achieve greater return on engagement. It will increase the agency’s speed of response, capacity, and resources and accelerate the agency’s current growth trajectory, providing opportunities to expand its creative services and production facilities.
Hambley continued: “We respect On’s approach to events and their approach to client management. On has a fantastic team that delivers solid results for amazing clients such as Toyota, Aldemore Bank & NHS England.
“This acquisition is a hugely positive step for Strata and for On, and we look forward to working with their team on an exciting journey ahead.”
