How we got here
Industry veteran Kim Ekblad has worked with stage and event technology in the entertainment industry since the millennium started. When he in 2015 came in contact with the Danish company Priebe Sceneteknik A/S –founded during the 1960s— they together decided to launch a Swedish subsidiary called Priebe Scenteknik AB.
The Swedish offspring company quickly got momentum and grew steadily, becoming one of the leading stage-tech companies in the Scandinavian market. In late 2017 the company parted way with the Danish parent company and became fully independent as Kim partnered up with fellow Dutch-Swedish entrepreneur Aart Gigengack.
Meanwhile, Aart had been working within the same line of business since 2012, building the well-established sales company Scan-Rig AB. The two companies had already been cooperating for some time, complementing each other with their well-developed project and sales divisions respectively. Through a corporate merger, the two companies became one, Priebe-ScanRIG AB (PSRIG), effective January 1st, 2019.
2019 – A year that flew by
The following year was quite hectic in terms of contracts, and the company invested heavily to capitalize on the market potential. Some of the investments included: acquiring new competence to the team, doubling the size of the Norrköping facilities (with a larger testing area, showroom, warehouse, workshop, and packing station with a new loading platform), additional new larger vehicles, a fresh new graphic profile, a comprehensive new web presence “PSRIG.com” and a new telephone exchange that gathered the communication paths.
2020-2021 – World turbulence but thankfully staying busy
What followed next during 2020 and 2021 was rough in general for the whole world, but our company managed to –somewhat unexpectedly– prosper during this period through our awesome project department. Many cultural establishments kept closed during this time, so we got to work renovating and supplying new upper and lower stage machinery as well as installing new seating solutions. We stayed really busy and even managed to move our home base again. Although it was just around the corner with the same address, we moved into an even larger premise with fresh and functional interiors, a lot more room, and excellent logistical opportunities. Not to forget, we got a lot more new colleagues by moving in with our friends and partners in the industry collective #CreativeIndustriesSweden.
2022-2023 – New harsh realities but steady growth and record numbers
As life began to return to normal post-pandemic, we were quickly confronted with new challenges—first, war in Europe, and then an economic recession. Despite these obstacles, our industry proved more resilient than anticipated. Sales remained steady, we continued securing contracts for significant new projects, and our team worked tirelessly to maintain our momentum. A genuine need for expansion led us to recruit new talent, and we were fortunate to welcome four experienced and highly skilled individuals to our growing project department.
In June 2023, in response to the volatile and increasingly costly rental market, we made the strategic decision to invest in commercial real estate. This led to the relocation of our headquarters to a modern facility on Ridspögatan in Malmö.
Our hard work and strategic expansion paid off, resulting in an all-time high turnover and profit for the company in 2023.
We are Priebe-ScanRIG AB, PSRIG for short
A company based in southern and central Sweden, we specialize in planning, developing, manufacturing, supplying, installing, and maintaining stage and rigging technology for the entertainment industry.
With over 20 years of experience, a dedicated team of twelve employees, and strategic locations within the Scandinavian region, we offer a skilled project department and an expert sales team. Our extensive product range includes categories such as lifting solutions, control systems, curtain tracks, load monitoring, cable management, rigging accessories, seating solutions, truss, mobile stages, screens, dance/event floors and curtains/acoustics.
Our knowledgeable sales managers have the know-how to guide customers and provide optimal results. Partnering with a select group of suppliers, we deliver premium-quality equipment to professional rigging businesses and rental companies all over Europe.
We are a growing team of experienced rigging and stage technicians with specialized expertise in mechanical and electrical installations. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality solutions and first-class stage technology systems with premium textiles and robust mechanics.
Whether your project is big or small, we are ready to provide a fully tailored and cost-effective solution within the Scandinavian region. Don’t just take our word for it—ask our satisfied customers about our strengths. We look forward to working with you!
Our vision for the future
As the entertainment industry regains momentum and the market, despite political unrest, shows signs of stability, we look to the future with optimism and foresight.
Our overarching business goal is to expand our export sales and grow our project division, positioning ourselves as your preferred stage technology supplier and maintenance partner. Our mission remains to deliver exceptional quality products alongside expert installation services.
With several new products in development, exciting projects on the horizon, two sales offices, and newly acquired talent strengthening our team, we are poised to face the future stronger than ever.