Breaking news from Munich: “ARRI has entered into an agreement to sell its global rental activities in Europe, the UK and North America to H2 Equity Partners. The management buy-out is led by ARRI Rental’s existing UK-based leadership team in partnership with H2 Equity Partners. It ensures continuity of keeping the business in the hands of the people who have built it. The new standalone rental group will transition to its own brand after a customary transition period.” If there’s a new name, I vote for Camera Service Center. Known to most New York crews as CSC, this was one of New York’s legendary rental houses. Located in Hell’s Kitchen on two floors of a vintage building with lots of character… read more…