It will take on the staff and business with immediate effect

Origin aquires MCR L-R Mike Ransome and Liam Wife

Origin Film & Television has acquired MCR Broadcast Hire, taking on its staff and business with immediate effect.

The acquisition is Origin’s first since beginning trading less than a year ago, with the company recently revealing that it expects to achieve over £4 million in turnover in the first 12 monthsafter raising £5 million in start-up investment.

The acquisition of MCR Broadcast Hire adds experience with digital cinema cameras, RF for outside broadcast and professional audio.

MCR Broadcast was founded in 2019 and was headed up by Mike Ransome, previously CEO of Presteigne Broadcast. He will continue as a consultant to the company after the acquisition, using his 35 years’ experience in the industry.

Ransome said: “Obviously, it’s sad to see the MCR brand go. However, I’ve worked with the team at Origin for some time and I know they can take the company to the next level.”

Origin founder Liam Wife added: “This purchase is great news. It will reinforce Origin’s existing team - ensuring a complete end-to-end offering, from production through to post. We have been working with the team at MCR for a while and we are all excited by this acquisition. It also adds considerable new inventory and supports our strong five-year growth plan.”