"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to once again operate a world class business under the Fleetwood name, and are confident we have the right team in place to provide the best service for our customers' needs," says Dyckhoff. "Our aim is to continue to provide clients with the best location recording in the industry."
In its new incarnation, Fleetwood Mobiles retains all assets of Sanctuary Mobiles as well as the existing mobile recording team - engineers Mike Silverston, Dave O'Carroll and Ollie Nesham. Cooper, who assisted Dyckhoff and Summerhayes with the buyout, has joined the new company as finance and commercial development director.
Fleetwood will remain at its current premises at Denham Media Park and work has begun on a 5.1 mix room in line with the company's plans to increase its post production activities.
Regular previous projects include the annual Brits and MTV Europe Awards, leading televised classical concerts, operas and dramas as well as festivals, rock concerts and live DVD work. Reflecting the nature of the work it undertakes, the new company's inaugural projects were the UK Hall of Fame show and the live Madonna broadcast from Club Koko in North London.
"This deal enables us to develop the Fleetwood business within the European broadcast market," says Cooper. "We would like to express our gratitude to Sanctuary for their support."
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
