Simply Spectacular
Since 1977
Becoming the Benchmark in the Industry With Audacity
As a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, Solotech has brilliantly supported numerous well-known projects around the world since its creation: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Resorts World Las Vegas, Céline Dion, Adele, Bridgestone Arena, The Weeknd, Caesars Palace, Katy Perry, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Lady Gaga, Ascot Racecourse, OSHEAGA, and Montreal International Jazz Festival, to name a few!
Solotech is created. Thanks to founders Denis Lefrançois and André Riendeau, in just one year they triple their revenues and quickly begin a series of acquisitions, and expansions, and establish some very important long-term relationships.
A lease agreement for the Montreal International Jazz Festival is established. Then in 1982, rental agreements for Céline Dion begin.
Though previously entirely dedicated to sound, Solotech now adds lighting. The first contracts with Cirque du Soleil start.
Solotech adds another expertise to its offer: video.
Solotech’s offerings keep growing with the addition of multimedia expertise.
The opening of a new office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first in the United States.
The Montreal head office moves to its current location, a 265,000 sq. ft. facility in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood.
Solotech has three new strategic shareholders: Claridge Inc., Desjardins Capital, and Investissement Québec (IQ).
The acquisition of Toronto-based Midnite Hour and PA and the start of rental operations in Toronto.
Opening of two new offices: one in Nashville and the other in Chicago.
A new US head office opens in Los Angeles, California.
Solotech acquires UK-based audio services leader SSE Audio Group, located in Manchester, Birmingham and London.
Solotech builds upon its positioning in the United States with the acquisition of J Sound Services (JSS) in Nashville.
London-based BCS Audio Ltd joins SSE Audio Group.
– Solotech acquires Pro Sound, Inc., headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices and warehouses in Orlando, Pensacola, and Los Angeles.
– Solotech becomes the owner of Stage Equipment and Lighting (SEAL) and affiliates Pro Sound CA, Inc. and Show Systems, Inc.
– Solotech takes ownership of Miami StageCraft.
– Solotech acquires Morris Light & Sound and reinforces its reach for a powerful presence and offering in the United States.
– Solotech acquires CBCI Telecom, expanding its presence in Halifax and Calgary.
– Launch of Solotech’s expanded US Online Store.
Solotech Nashville moves to a new strategic location.
The Caisse (formerly known as CDPQ) becomes a shareholder in Solotech.
– Appointment of new President and CEO, Stéphane Lefebvre.
– Solotech opens a new operations center in Montreal, located in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough.
