ABOUT US
The Purvis Mission
To deliver marquees and event solutions beyond expectations. As a family business Purvis are dedicated to our customers, ensuring you are looked after as we look after our own family.
At Purvis, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality marquee hire and event solutions for our clients. With our team of experienced event professionals and our in-house manufacturing capabilities, we are able to offer a range of short and long-term hire options, as well as marquees for sale, with a variety of high-quality accessories and finishes. We are committed to delivering events that exceed expectations and to maintaining strong relationships within the industry. As a company that holds a Royal Warrant in the supply of marquees to the Royal household, we are proud to uphold the highest standards of service. Our project management team will work with you to bring your vision to life, ensuring a safe and efficient build and dismantle of your event or project.
Purvis Marquee Hire in the 21st Century
Purvis is a leading provider of marquee hire and event solutions, serving clients throughout the UK and internationally. With a team of experienced professionals and in-house manufacturing capabilities, we are equipped to handle a wide range of high-end contracts that require custom finishes. Our expertise in the tensile structure industry allows us to approach every project with a problem-solving and design mindset. Whether you are planning a small private party, corporate event, wedding, trade show, product launch, festival, or international conference, we have the skills and resources to make it a success. We are also able to offer temporary or semi-permanent storage solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering events that exceed expectations and to providing the highest level of service, no matter the size or scope of your project.
OUR HISTORY
Clyde Canvas Group is a marquee hire and event solutions company that was founded in 1968 when Gordon Pratt, the marquee hire manager of a firm in Edinburgh, purchased Purvis Equipment, a small marquee company in Montrose. Based in Edinburgh, the company quickly became one of the largest Scottish marquee hire companies. In 1976, the company purchased Gourock Rope Works in Port Glasgow, which was a manufacturer of canvas and air-supported structures made from PVC. The company also acquired Davies Bryon and Company, a marquee manufacturer and hirer based in Winsford, Cheshire, which became its main PVC manufacturing location. In 1985, the company acquired Leigh Flexible Structures and Firmin Group, Ipswich, which gave it the capacity to produce tents ranging in size from small one-man tents to the largest tent in the world, which was made by Clyde Canvas and holds a Guinness World Record. More recently, the company has incorporated Birchwood Marquees, Alpha Marquees, and Chester Canvas, and acquired JR Clapham & Son, giving it a strong presence in the north of England. The company has completed projects in various locations around the world, including the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the United States, as well as in the UK and Ireland.
John Brown, who started with the company at 17 and worked his way up to become a senior foreman, became the General Manager in 2004 and has retained key clients. His wife, Helen, joined the company in 2004 and has worked her way up to become the Accounts Manager. The company is now run by John assisted by James Clark the companies Senior Project Manager.
Purvis Marquee Hire Ltd
4b East Mains, Ingliston Road
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH28 8NB
Freephone - 0800 026 8451
0131 335 3685
(24 Hour - Emergency Contact)
Purvis Marquee Hire Ltd
4b East Mains, Ingliston Road
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH28 8NB
Freephone - 0800 026 8451
0131 335 3685
(24 Hour - Emergency Contact)
Vat Reg: 946 5315 08 Company Reg: SC64072