By Encore
Publication Date: 2025-11-20 17:00:00
SCHILLER PARK, Illinois and BECKENHAM, England, November 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Encore, a global leader in event technology and production, today announced that it has acquired Eclipse, a UK-based event production company.
The partnership with Eclipse further strengthens and expands Encore’s presence and capabilities in the UK, one of the world’s leading markets for corporate meetings and events. Encore produces more than 400,000 events a year, more than 22,000 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and is focused on evolving to better satisfy customers wherever and however they choose to connect, delivering exceptional experiences around the world.
“This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for Encore as we continue to focus on how to better serve customers and partners,” said Ben Erwin, president and CEO of Encore. “Eclipse’s strong event production expertise and leadership in one of the world’s leading corporate meetings and events venues serve to enhance Encore’s global offering. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership creates and are delighted to welcome Eclipse to the Encore family.”
“Joining Encore opens up exciting new opportunities for our team and our customers,” said Robin Purslow, CEO of Eclipse. “With Encore’s global resources and expertise, we will be able to deliver even better solutions to our valued clients and event partners in the UK and beyond, while maintaining the creative strengths and trusted relationships that Eclipse is known for. I am truly excited about the possibilities for our business and our team members.”
Founded in 1988, Eclipse offers expertise in production capacity, stage services and in-house creative skills. The company has strong relationships with high-profile stadiums and hotels in London, as well as notable partnerships with direct clients.
About Encore
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, trade shows and exhibition services. With unmatched capabilities, a hospitality mindset and award-winning customer service, Encore is the trusted partner to more than 2,200 premier hotels and venues around the world, serving thousands of guests and interacting with 25 million people annually. Encore is a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2025® and has been certified as a Great Place To Work™ for four consecutive years, a recognition that highlights the company’s continued investments in its talented workforce as the key to achieving the greatest successes for event clients. The company is headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, and operates in 21 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia Pacific. Get more information at encoreglobal.com and connect with Encore on LinkedIn.
About Eclipse
Eclipse is a leading creative technical production company, supporting clients with creative concepts and technical solutions for their events. Based in the UK, but operating globally, Eclipse is well versed in providing clients with high quality event solutions, regardless of their location. Whether it’s a conference, awards evening, product launch, gala dinner, press day or fashion show, Eclipse’s experienced production teams work with clients to create the perfect event.
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