Our History
30 Years of Turning Vision Into Unforgettable Experiences.
Davids Big Win
DJB Grand Champion David “Pork Chop” Wight secures first place, claiming a grand cash prize and a brand-new Corvette. With a bold vision for the future, he seizes this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in something bigger. Using his winnings David launches Show Gear Productions. This pivotal move set the stage for the company’s evolution into a leading force in the audio-visual production industry.
1994
The Start of Show Gear
Show Gear Productions began its journey in Sacramento, California, strategically located within 100 miles of San Francisco — the epicenter of the dot-com boom. This prime position allowed the company to support rising tech giants like Yahoo and Apple, delivering top-tier AV production services during a pivotal era in the tech industry.
1995
Our New Home
Show Gear Productions took a major step forward by securing a permanent headquarters in Southern California, strategically located between San Diego and Los Angeles. This move provided a central base to house an expanding inventory and support large-scale productions across the United States. Today, this facility remains the cornerstone of Show Gear’s nationwide operations and ongoing growth.
2000
Official AV Supplier for IMEX America
Becoming the official AV supplier for IMEX America, the world’s largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, is a landmark achievement for Show Gear Productions. This milestone highlights their growth as a family-owned business with the operational expertise and technical precision required to manage large-scale, high-profile events. Supporting IMEX at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas demonstrates Show Gear’s capability to deliver world-class production on a global stage. The achievement strengthens their industry credibility, increases brand visibility, and positions them as a go-to partner for major international trade shows — all while preserving the personalized service and family-driven values that define their success.”
2013
Navigating the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a pivotal shift for Show Gear Productions, turning industry disruption into an opportunity for growth. Show Gear reinvented its operations, becoming a fully remote, nationwide production company. We streamlined processes, adopted next-generation technology, and established a decentralized network of production experts, enhancing our efficiency and responsiveness. Our strategy focused on growth, hiring elite technical talent from across the country to strengthen our service offerings. The transformation elevated Show Gear’s position as an industry leader, ready to meet the growing demand for high-quality Virtual, Hybrid, and in-person event production. Our journey wasn’t just about surviving the crisis — it was about evolving, creating a stronger foundation for future growth.
2020
First Acquisition
Show Gear Productions marked a pivotal moment in its growth journey with the acquisition of ACA Video. This strategic decision expanded our expertise in virtual events, hybrid events, live streaming, recording, and content production, including sizzle reels, animations, and interviews. The acquisition doubled our client base, strengthened vendor partnerships, and enhanced the scope of our services.
2022
East Coast Partnership
Show Gear Productions marked another pivitol partnership with Garcia Production in Florida to support Show Gear’s clients and events on the Eastern Coastline of North America.
2023
Warehouse Expansion
The expansion of our warehouse empowers us to store more equipment, streamline production logistics, and deliver faster turnaround times. This growth positions Show Gear Productions to support larger, more complex events, ensuring every production is executed with efficiency, speed, and precision.
2024
Integrating Ai
Show Gear enters a new chapter by bringing advanced AI and powerful AI partnerships directly into our client offerings. From audience analytics and real-time multilingual support to immersive design and streamlined project management, these innovations help our clients work smarter and deliver events with less stress. As we look to the future, we will continue combining human creativity with intelligent technology to raise the standard for how events are planned, produced, and experienced.