Britannia Row Productions has announced its acquisition of fellow UK-based sound reinforcement provider, Skan. The Clair Global company expects the move to bring ‘an even more comprehensive level of service and support to both firms’ existing and future clients’. The firm’s present leadership will remain in place.

‘Since its inception, Skan has evolved to become recognised internationally for its passion for providing the very best service, equipment, packaging, and people to its clients,’ says Britannia Row MD, Nicola Amoruso. ‘Skan and Britannia Row have maintained a relationship of friendly competition and mutual respect throughout this time and both parties see this partnership as a logical step forward.’

Founded during the 1970s in Newbury, in the South of England, Skan offers sound reinforcement services for tours, festivals and large-scale events, and boasts a roster of clients that includes Muse, Liam Gallagher and ELO.

‘We were flattered to be asked to join the preeminent global audio rental company,’ says Skan Director and co-owner, Chris Fitch. ‘There is no other offer we would have considered, and we expect this new arrangement to provide benefits to our existing and future customers.

‘Over the past 25 years, we have provided a global service from our base in the UK but being part of a global organisation allows more options to supply services and provide support from other locations. Working with Abby Llewellyn, Director and co-owner, and a core of dedicated and incredibly talented staff, Skan has always punched above our weight, but joining Britannia Row and Clair Global further increases our capabilities.’

Skan will maintain its name and will become a part of the wider Clair Global brand family along with Britannia Row. Joining the Clair Global network is expected to give Skan the ability to offer its clients a worldwide level of service while keeping freight costs and environmental impacts to a minimum.

‘The people at Skan share the same values we pride ourselves in upholding at Clair – service, quality and integrity,’ says Clair Global President and CEO, Troy Clair. ‘The bottom line is, when they do something, they do it extremely well, and we are confident that this new partnership will result in the opportunity to better service all of our clients.’