US-based conferencing systems provider Conference Rental has expanded in Europe with the acquisition of Challenge Partners.
Conference Rental adds warehouses in Paris, Brussels and Marseille after buying the audiovisual and simultaneous
interpretation provider with offices across France and Belgium. The deal also sees 17 professionals join its
ranks.
Fardad Zabetian, CEO of Conference Rental, said: “We’re beyond excited to welcome Challenge Partners into
the Conference Rental family. The synergy between the two teams has fostered a greater focus into
our target markets and an innovative spirit into what we do. We look forward to a bright
and successful future in 2017 and onward.”
Santiago de Murga, head of Conference Rental’s new European
operations, said: “Our values aligned from the very beginning. Our passion is to provide first-class technology
and interpretation services to our clients, and Conference Rental is a leading player in this regard.”
Conference Rental has worked on projects for The World Bank and the Association of National Olympic Committees.