Adam Hall Group Celebrates 50th AnniversaryCelebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, the Adam Hall Group held a big staff party in the Experience Centre at its headquarters in Neu-Anspach, Hesse, on July 4. One highlight was parked right outside the door: the restored 1972 Wings Over Europe Tour bus belonging to Paul McCartney and his band Wings, discovered by co-founder and classic car fan David Kirby at an auction. The iconic bus now serves as an exhibit in the company's Rock'n'Roll Library and as an inspiring creative space for employees. It is a physical symbol of the anniversary motto: "Honoring the past, driving the future." Other highlights included the company's band, spontaneous jam sessions and a surprise performance by the Berlin fusion pop band Il Civetto. In addition, a raffle raised 3,200.00 euros for the LIVE MUSIC NOW Frankfurt am Main e.V. association, which organizes free concerts in social institutions and also promotes young musical talent. In 1975, Adam Hall founded a small company in Southend-on-Sea, England, manufacturing fittings for flight cases under the name Adam Hall Hardware. Five years later, David Kirby laid the foundations in Germany for what is now known worldwide as the Adam Hall Group. It has developed over the decades into an internationally active group of companies with strong brands such as Palmer, DEFENDER, LD Systems, Cameo, Gravity, and Adam Hall Cables. The next step was taken in 2013: Alexander Pietschmann and Markus Jahnel took over the management of the company as part of a management buyout. David Kirby remains with the company as executive chairman. Jahnel, chief revenue officer, says, "When I joined the Adam Hall Group 35 years ago, our sales operations were still quite manageable. Today, we serve customers in over 100 countries. This growth was only possible because we've consistently refined our structures, optimized our processes, and stayed closely aligned with our customers' needs. What makes me particularly proud is that we've remained a family-oriented company in the best sense, characterized by strong team spirit, reliability, and sustainable growth. For me, this anniversary is a moment of gratitude -- and an incentive to keep moving forward with a clear vision and open eyes." Today, the Adam Hall Group is a globally active company with around 400 employees worldwide and is one of the leading manufacturers in the event technology industry. The established international locations and showrooms, such as those in Barcelona, Asia, the UK, and North America, have also contributed significantly to the company's growth. With the Experience Centre at its headquarters in Neu-Anspach, the Adam Hall Group has created a space for creative ideas, discussions, and the shared experience of technical innovations, the company says. Employees, business customers, partners, and associations come together in the fully equipped auditorium and showroom, the Adam Hall Academy, the Rock'n'Roll Library, or on a tour of the R&D department. In a statement, the company says, "As an innovative medium-sized company, the Adam Hall Group also acts responsibly, whether it be economically, ecologically, or socially. Its four awards as a top company, bestowed by the employer platform Kununu, and a TV program on the German network ARD about working across generations, are proof of the company's pioneering role in attracting talent. With EMAS certification, the company is also committed to the highest standards in operational environmental protection -- a clear sign of sustainable management in the event technology industry." Pietschmann, CEO, says, "Fifty years of the Adam Hall Group -- that's more than just a number. Five decades full of ideas, courage, and movement. What has always united us is the desire to create something together that inspires people -- both in terms of technology and collaboration. We owe this development not least to our customers, partners, and companions worldwide. Their trust, ideas and enthusiasm have shaped us. I am proud of what we have achieved together. But I'm even more excited about what lies ahead." 
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