Company History.
AT Communications Ltd was founded in 1990 by Andrew Thomas, an experienced freelance technician with a clear vision: to provide the very best professional audio visual equipment alongside exceptional technical service. Built on years of hands-on industry experience, ATC quickly established a reputation for delivering outstanding event production with reliability, expertise, and attention to detail at its core.
From the beginning, Andrew’s philosophy was simple — invest in the best equipment, employ the best people, and deliver the best possible experience for every client. That commitment remains central to ATC today.
Over more than three decades, ATC has grown into a leading technical event production and AV hire specialist, supporting event agencies, production companies, and corporate clients across the UK and Europe. Working closely with event management companies, ATC complements and enhances the services they provide, helping to create seamless, memorable, and technically exceptional events.
ATC’s experienced hire and production teams are widely recognised for their technical knowledge, professionalism, and dedication. Combining industry-leading technology with decades of expertise, the company continues to deliver innovative solutions for conferences, live events, exhibitions, virtual productions, and large-scale corporate experiences.
Quality and consistency are fundamental to the way ATC operates. The company’s ISO 9001 certification underpins every aspect of its hire and event services, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across all projects. Whether supporting an important internal presentation or producing a large-scale event at a world-class venue, ATC approaches every project with total dedication and a commitment to service excellence.
1990.
Founded
ATC is founded by Andrew Thomas with the ambition to supply the best equipment and deliver exceptional live events for clients and hire companies alike.
1999.
Relocation
The company relocates to larger premises in Sutton Coldfield to support its growing hire inventory and expanding client base.
2008.
Expansion
ATC moves to Tamworth, establishing a new headquarters with expanded office facilities and a 10,000 sq ft warehouse.
2012.
London
ATC launches its London branch, led by James Skidmore, strengthening its presence in the capital.
2018.
Expansion
The London operation expands into larger premises to accommodate continued growth and increased demand.
2020.
Adapting during Covid
During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, ATC adapts quickly by supporting film productions and virtual events, utilising its extensive LED inventory and technical expertise.
2024.
20,000 sq ft warehouse
Continued expansion leads to a new London facility featuring a 20,000 sq ft warehouse and enhanced operational capacity.
2026.
Belgium
ATC Europe opens in Ghent, Belgium, extending the company’s ability to deliver world-class equipment and event production services across Europe and beyond.
What we do.
Market leading service and technical performance
Formed in 1990, atc is an audio visual company with a remarkable combination of technical expertise and know-how in professional audio visual equipment, delivering awe-inspiring technical event production time and time again.
How we do it.
Experience and expertise
We work with event management companies to compliment the services they offer and to bring out the best in event delivery. ATC is all about experience and expertise. We offer the best event hire services and our people are some of the best in the business. Our hire team have great technical skills and can ensure you have the best equipment for your event. Many years of technical expertise and knowledge provide the foundation upon which we build, to make your event production undeniably special.
We have ISO 9001 certification which provides a strong base from which our hire and events are undertaken. Whether your event is a seriously important in-house presentation or a magnificent display at a world-class venue, we apply the atc philosophy which means total dedication, providing you with a service that is second to none.
