UK - Pearce Hire, the award-winning provider of innovative and sustainable technical solutions to the events industry has confirmed its return to PLASA 2025. As the company prepares for a busy season, the timing of this year’s show coincides with a significant period of investment in new equipment, aimed at strengthening its core departments and enhancing production capabilities across the board.
Exhibiting at stand R-A05, Pearce Hire invites visitors to learn more about its latest acquisitions. These investments are designed to support a wide range of event types, from festivals and exhibitions to corporate and live productions, with improved solutions across audio, lighting, power distribution and staging. With a continued focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, the new additions are tailored to meet the growing demand for high performing and environmentally responsible event infrastructure.
Key investments include:
- Yamaha DM7 Audio Console with Control Sidecar: An upgrade to the desk fleet, providing additional faders and soft buttons for an enhanced mixing experience
- L-Acoustics Kiva 2 Loudspeakers: A compact and powerful small format line array, ideal for conferences and events where portability is key
- L-Acoustics LA12X: An upgrade to the amplifier inventory, enabling full compatibility with the entire L-Acoustics speaker range
- ChamSys MQ70 Lighting Desk: A compact yet high performance console, offering flexibility and control for smaller or mobile lighting setups
- Prolight Spectra QX40: A versatile, IP65 rated wash light with pixel mapping, suitable for stage, architectural and outdoor use
- Smoke Factory Tour Hazer II: An advanced hazer system that enhances visual impact in lighting design
- Instagrid One: Portable battery power packs designed for flexible, energy efficient use at outdoor events
- Cableguard Red Floor DDA Ramp: A 70% stock increase, making Pearce Hire one of the UK’s largest stockists of this accessibility solution
- Power Distribution and Cable Increases: Significant expansions in Powerlock and Ceeform stock, plus more than 40 new distribution units to support complex setups
- Inline Photocell Sensors: A 50% increase in stock, helping to improve lighting efficiency across site wide installations
- Prolyte H40R Truss: Additional inventory of this industry standard truss for rigging and structural applications
- EXE Rise 0.5T Motors: A boost in motor stock to meet increasing demand for safe and reliable lifting solutionsThese investments reflect Pearce Hire’s commitment to continuous improvement, providing scalable, energy conscious solutions for modern event production.
As part of PLASA 2025, Pearce Hire will lead a dedicated seminar in collaboration with Big Church Festival and Geo Pura. Taking place on 14 May 2025, from 13:15 to 14:00 in the Aire Suite, the session will explore the groundbreaking initiative that saw Pearce Hire power the main stage of one of the UK’s largest festivals entirely with hydrogen energy, representing a major leap forward in sustainable event production.
The panel will delve deeper into the logistics of deploying hydrogen generators at scale, the motivation behind the transition to cleaner energy, and the measurable sustainability benefits achieved. The session promises attendees practical, real world insights into adopting greener energy solutions for festivals and live events, helping to set a new standard for the industry.
Pearce Hire, based in Peterborough, has been at the forefront of delivering advanced technical solutions for over 30 years. Specialising in the delivery of power, lighting, audio, staging, and rigging, their team continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, all while advocating for a more sustainable future in the events industry.
Whether you’re interested in learning more about Pearce Hire, exploring their expanded inventory, or discovering how they can help reduce the environmental impact of your next event, visit stand R-A05 or email info@pearcehire.co.uk to book a meeting with the team.
