COMPANY HISTORY

In 1982, Rob and Peggy Sim launched Sim Video in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). The Company was founded with the intention of providing film and broadcast producers with the latest in video equipment rentals. The Sim Video philosophy was simple: “to offer the very best equipment and technical support available and to provide outstanding service to each and every client.”

In 1991, Sim Video recognized the ever growing number of productions shooting in British Columbia and opened the doors to its second office in Vancouver. In 1993, the company expanded its inventory to include Avid Technology, where it pioneered the first non-linear editing systems available for rent in Western Canada. And in 1994, Sim Video West capitalized on the increased demand for specialized playback technology and quickly moved forward to secure its place as a leading provider of playback services in all of Canada.

The introduction of High Definition in the late 1990’s was pivotal for Sim Video who accurately predicted that it would forever change the face of production. Without hesitation, Sim Video became the first rental house in Canada to offer High Definition cameras and production equipment. Sim Video expanded into the Los Angeles market in 1999 and was one of the first rental companies in Hollywood to offer 24P HD cameras and cine-style lenses. Demand for Sim Video continued to intensify leading the company to once again expand in 2005 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, followed shortly thereafter by Sim Video China, located in Beijing!

Today, Sim Video has provided equipment services for countless productions from coast to coast and around the world. And while the company continues to examine future expansion possibilities, Sim Video will continue to adhere to its philosophy of offering the very best equipment - whether it’s camera, post or playback technology - while never sacrificing service and support for each and every client.