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Britannia Row Productions sold
After 42 years as an independent, the celebrated UK sound supplier has been acquired by US-based multinational Clair Global, enabling a "new level of global support"
By Jon Chapple on 10 May 2017
Bryan Grant pictured at the 2014 ILMC Production Meeting
image © Sytske Kamstra
Britannia Row Productions – the iconic UK-based sound company which has, since its establishment by Pink Floyd in 1975, supplied audio equipment to Queen, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Stevie Wonder and Oasis – has been acquired by US production support giant Clair Global.
The two companies established a “strategic alliance” at the beginning of 2017, with Pennsylvania-based Clair now taking full control of Britannia Row.
In a joint statement, Britannia Row directors Bryan Grant – who, along with now-retired production manager Robbie Williams, bought out Pink Floyd’s stake in the company in 1979 – and Mike Lowe say the buy-out is “the perfect way to expand and strengthen [both companies’] worldwide client base, allowing them to offer consistent service in all major territories”.
“We are excited to bring this new level of global support to our clients”
Clair Global president and CEO Troy Clair adds: “The synergies we’ve experienced with the entire Britannia Row team have been overwhelmingly positive. Culturally and professionally, we are on the same page.
“We are excited to bring this new level of global support to our clients and better serve their passions to advance this industry.”
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