TPG Publishings acquisition of lan productions

As part of the TPG Groups strategy to strengthen its corporate client offering throughout the Gulf, TPG Publishing has announced the acquisition of the Dubai based event company; lan productions.

Combining the two businesses will provide TPGs corporate clients with an impeccable turn key solution for any major event being considered for award ceremonies, company anniversaries, new product launches or gala dinners, with TPG Managing Director, Eddie Rayner, stating: We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with lan over many years - in both the UK and Dubai. They are consummate professionals possessing great vision with stunning attention to detail. The opportunity to bring lan into the TPG group was an opportunity too good to miss. I am delighted with this development.

lan, is an established high profile International event company, with such blue-chip clients as Emaar, Emirates, Christian Dior, Montblanc, Coca-Cola, and The Dubai Mall. lan is totally energised by this development, with founder Dee Thomsen explaining: There is an amazing synergy between our two companies, creating a dynamic to ensure we offer clients a unique and memorable event service in the region.

A leading publishing company formed in 1997, and based in Dubai for the past 9 years, TPG has a history of evolving to stay at the forefront of the design & media industry in which it operates. In conjunction with TPGs recent alliance with United Entertain International and UEIs exclusive glasses free 3D viewing technology, this lan acquisition further accelerates TPGs strategy to broaden the reach and power of its portfolio.

Acquiring lan propels TPG into a new phase of rapid growth. This development will satisfy a growing demand from TPG clients for event services, where we are very excited with what the future will bring," Eddie concluded.