4Wall Phoenix office closing

[ruinexplorer]

I guess we know why they had the garage sale: 4Wall Closing Phoenix Location to Focus on Recent Expansion - 4Wall Press Center

 

[mstaylor]

If you close existing locations to cover expansion locations is it really an expansion? Just asking!

 

[ruinexplorer]

Yes. Consolidation of resources can help you expand your business, especially since the other locations are within a five hour drive. Honestly, I was surprised when they opened in the first place. I felt that the Phoenix market had already been saturated.

 

[Kelite]

I was surprised when they opened in the first place. I felt that the Phoenix market had already been saturated.

When Sunbelt Scenic closed its doors in late 2005 4 Wall management was wise enough to help fill the local equipment/service void. As the live event market took a beating during the last several years the consolidating of offices, while sad for the local employees, seems to have been a safer defensive move. Continuing with Ruinexplorer's comment, a saturated market can be pretty tough for local companies to compete and still make a buck.

Let's hope the level of service in the Phoenix market keeps the local shops in business and opens opportunities for the return of corporate meetings.

 

[photoatdv]

It's been kept fairly quiet, but LMG also closed their Phoenix office. Unlike 4wall though there was no big announcement it just quietly disappeared from their website.

 

[ruinexplorer]

I'd heard that one, too, but from friends who worked there. I think the difference with LMG was that they were just cutting back, not trying to fill in their other locations.

From what I heard, AV Concepts closed down their San Diego office as well. Tough times.