The UKs largest camera rental facility, Procam (www.procam.tv), today announced the acquisition of US-based camera rental company HotCam New York. The move enables Procam to provide its expanding US client base with the same levels of service and expertise it is renowned for across the UK, while also supporting UK-based clients shooting in the US. Procam plans to expand HotCam New Yorks offering in the US, as well as extend Procams reach into new territories, through further acquisitions over the next 12 to 24 months.
HotCam New York will mirror the extensive range of services provided by Procams UK offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, which include kit and crew rental, project management, workflow consultancy and training for TV drama, features, commercials, branded and VoD content. Procam is planning on keeping the HotCam New York branding for the business, and HotCam New York will benefit from the same 24-hour support offered to all Procams UK clients, as well as Procams industry-leading staff training.
Procam is well-known in the UK for its work with leading production companies including All3Media and Monkey Kingdom (part of NBCUniversal). Its recent productions include the popular Made In Chelsea and technically-challenging The Island With Bear Grylls. Procam also provided crew and equipment on both sides of the Atlantic for Dynamo: Magician Impossible and US support for the British reality series Taking New York.
HotCam New York has a long list of high-profile US shows to its credit, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, American Pickers and Teen Mom. The company was established in December 2004 by sound mixer Trevor Hotz and partner Ali Grapes, as an off-shoot of HotCam UK. Hotz and Grapes have resigned their positions as co-owners of HotCam New York. HotCam UK will operate unaffected by Procams acquisition.
The strategic purchase of HotCam New York was led by Procams Group CEO, John Brennan and backed by private equity firm, Foresight Group (www.foresightgroup.eu).
American production companies have long been asking us to open a facility in New York, and weve looked to set up shop there for many years, said Brennan. "The HotCam New York opportunity fulfils our clients demands for a Procam presence in the US, and means we can offer a more seamless and detailed level of service for UK clients shooting in the US. Customer services from kit logistics and carnet handling to technical assistance on the ground will now be much easier. Additional group investment will see HotCam New York progress even further with a series of up-to-date enhancements and solutions, and this will also enable us to expand into supporting more high-end dramas and feature productions.
Clive Jones CBE, Chairman of Procam, said: Bringing two of the strongest brands in the industry together will deliver significant benefits to our customers on both sides of the Atlantic. The combined entity will have a leading position in the global TV, drama, features, commercials, branded content and VoD hire sectors. These increased capacities will allow us to better meet the huge demands of current customers and acquire new ones. We re ultimately laying the foundations to advance our goal of growing into a global and integrated TV, drama and film facilities company.
The acquisition of HotCam New York is the latest part of Procams ambitious expansion plans. It follows the recent purchase of UK-based lens service and manufacturing facility True Lens Services, which has designed and supplied lens modifications for high-profile motion pictures, including the Bourne series, 007 Casino Royale and the 2015 Oscar-nominated movie Mr. Turner. Procam also recently acquired rental company Hammerhead TV, expanding its services into Scotland.
"When we look at acquisitions, we look for companies that share a similar philosophy to us, namely the very best service levels delivered with professionalism and attention to detail, added Brennan. "The gap between feature and television production has narrowed to the point where the production kit requirements are very similar to each other, with the same digital cinematography cameras increasingly commonplace across the board. HotCam New York is a mature company with a great reputation. It fits very well into what we are moving forward to achieve.
Speaking about the sale of HotCam NY, the former Hotcam US owners Ali Grapes and Trevor Hotz commented, We are both extremely proud of our US legacy and agree that it s now time for us to evolve a new work dynamic.
About Procam (www.procam.tv)
Procam has been providing camera equipment and crew to many of the biggest broadcasters, production companies and blue chip organisations throughout the UK and internationally for 25 years. Its an approved supplier to the BBC, BSkyB and ITV. The acquisition of HotCam New York is the latest in an ambitious technical growth strategy. It follows the successful geographical expansion in the UK with the acquisition of Hammerhead TV and the acquisition of renowned lens service and manufacturing facility True Lens Services in 2014.
About Foresight (www.foresightgroup.eu)
Foresight Group is a leading infrastructure and private equity investment manager, which has been managing investment funds on behalf of institutions and retail clients for more than 30 years. Foresight has £1.3 billion of Assets Under Management across a number of funds, including Listed Vehicles, Limited Partnerships, Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).
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The UKs largest camera rental facility, Procam (www.procam.tv), today announced the acquisition of US-based camera rental company HotCam New York. The move enables Procam to provide its expanding US client base with the same levels of service and expertise it is renowned for across the UK, while also supporting UK-based clients shooting in the US. Procam plans to expand HotCam New Yorks offering in the US, as well as extend Procams reach into new territories, through further acquisitions over the next 12 to 24 months.
