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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your German production.
Grip equipment includes the mechanical hardware used to support, position, and control cameras and lighting on set. C-stands, flags, nets, silks, clamps, and rigging hardware give grip teams the tools to shape light and enable precise camera placement in any environment.
We source comprehensive grip equipment packages from local suppliers, scaled to your production's size and complexity. Our team ensures all rigging, mounting, and light-control hardware is delivered in working condition, giving your grip department the tools to execute each setup efficiently.
Capabilities
Grip Inventory
Complete grip equipment from stands and flags to rigging and hardware.
Professional Grip Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding your production's grip needs based on locations, lighting plans, and technical requirements.
Package Design
Building a comprehensive grip package scaled to your production with all necessary items.
Prep & Delivery
Preparing and organizing equipment in grip carts and cases for efficient access on set.
Production Support
Ongoing support with additional equipment and replacement items as needed.
On Location
ARRI Rental Munich, Walter Holzhauer Berlin & Briese Lichttechnik Hamburg Grip Pools
Here is how this works in practice. Grip departments across Germany draw from established pools at ARRI Rental Munich (the Bavaria HQ of ARRI Cine Technik, founded 1917 in Munich by August Arnold + Robert Richter), Walter Holzhauer Berlin (the Berlin-based grip manufacturer with full C-stand, combo, and rigging inventory), and ROECO grip rigs for specialty mounting. Standard packages run Matthews and Mole-Richardson C-stands and combos cross-bordered from London ARRI Rental + Panavision Greenford under EU free movement. This includes german-made Avenger and Manfrotto stands also widely fielded.
Here is the short of it. Large-frame overheads — 12x12, 20x20 silks, solids, and griffolyn — anchor exterior shoots from the Berlin Spreepark to Bavarian Alps locations; Studio Babelsberg Potsdam and Bavaria Film Geiselgasteig Munich keep in-house grip pools enough for full feature loads. Speed rail, pipe clamps, and scaffolding come from local stage suppliers in Berlin, Munich, and Köln, with all rigging certified against German BG ETEM (Berufsgenossenschaft Energie Textil Elektro Medienerzeugnisse) and Arbeitsschutzgesetz workplace safety standards.
Here is the breakdown. Hamburg-headquartered Briese Lichttechnik manufactures the iconic umbrella focusing reflectors used on Avatar: The Way of Water and many top global productions — German-engineered grip + lighting hybrid hardware that defines a global top standard. Heritage productions at Babelsberg — Metropolis (Lang 1927, UFA), Das Boot (Petersen 1981, Bavaria Film), Run Lola Run (Tykwer 1998), Cloud Atlas (2012), Bridge of Spies (Spielberg 2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson 2014, Görlitz + Babelsberg), Matrix Resurrections (2021), Tár (Todd Field 2022, Berlin Philharmonic), All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022, Best Cinematography Oscar), Wonka (2023), Argylle (2024) — established the grip standard expected on every DFFF/GMPF rebate project.
We staff key grips fluent in Hochdeutsch + English for global DPs. This includes cross-border supplements arriving same-week from London Panavision + Movietech and from Cinerent Berlin under EU free movement via Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC, and Berlin BER cargo corridors.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a standard grip package?
A standard grip package includes C-stands with arms and knuckles, combo stands, flags and nets in various sizes, apple boxes, sandbags, and essential hardware. We scale packages based on your production size and specific requirements.
Can you provide grip trucks?
Yes, we can provide complete grip trucks loaded with equipment organized for efficient access. Trucks come in various sizes to match your production scale, from small vans to full grip trucks.
What large frames do you carry?
We stock frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet, including 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and overhead systems. We carry matching textiles including silks, solids, griffolyn, and specialty materials.
Do you provide rigging equipment?
Yes, we supply speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps, and all necessary rigging hardware for overhead work. We can also recommend experienced riggers for complex installations.
What about expendables?
We supply grip expendables including tape, gels, clothespins, tie-down materials, and hardware. These can be included in your grip package or supplied separately as needed.
Can you provide key grips?
Yes, we can provide experienced key grips and grip crews along with equipment. Having local grip professionals ensures efficient setup and operation of all grip equipment.
Related Services
Productions in Germany that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Audio Equipment Rental, and Power Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera Support Systems and Grip Services.
On Set
Need Grip Equipment?
Tell us about your grip requirements and we'll build the right package.