Arri

https://www.arri.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arri/

Arri, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany and a subsidiary of Riedel Communications, operates with Claypaky as a subsidiary. Founded in 1917, the company employs approximately 750 individuals and reported $544.5M in revenue as of 2023. It functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Specializing in content acquisition, Arri designs and manufactures a range of products including cameras, lenses, lamps, and lighting systems. The company also conducts rental operations across Europe, providing support for major TV series and movie shoots.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1917

Headcount

743

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Content acquisition

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Privately Owned

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Thomas Riedel discussed his acquisition of Arri on April 24, 2026, explaining the strategic integration of cinematic imaging with live broadcast expertise to create new opportunities in sports and events while preserving Arri’s film heritage. Previously, on April 23, Arri teased a new high-power motor, labeled "MAX," focusing on speed and power without indicating a new camera body or sensor. Earlier, on April 22, Arri and SmallHD collaborated on new lens data monitor overlays, available via an expansion license for Arri's Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand units, which offer configurable options for individual working styles and support up to three personalized page setups on SmallHD monitors running PageOS 6.

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Arri offers 9 products in the media tech industry. Arri's product portfolio comprises of production and post production, media managed services, content acquisition and broadcast professional services.

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Arri's revenues were less than $1B in 2023. Caretta Research has split Arri's revenue into 9 different product categories, the largest of which is studio lighting systems. For full access to Arri's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Apr

30th

2026

16:26

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

ARRI Introduces Compact New cforce MAX Lens Motor

MUNICH—ARRI has launched the new cforce MAX, a new high-performance lens motor that enhances the Hi‑5 lens control system with its exceptional speed and intelligent onboard control. Compact and lightweight, the cforce MAX offers also offers versatile mounting, easy setup, and total reliability in the most demanding shooting environments, the company said.

TVTechnology

Apr

30th

2026

07:37

Emerging Tech

Compact new ARRI cforce MAX lens motor brings “unrivalled speed and responsiveness” to Hi-5 ecosystem

ARRI has introduced the cforce MAX, a new high‑performance lens motor that “enhances the Hi‑5 lens control system with its exceptional speed and intelligent onboard control”. “Compact and lightweight despite being so fast and powerful, the cforce MAX offers versatile mounting, easy setup, and total reliability in the most demanding shooting environments,” ARRI revealed.

British Cinematographer

Apr

29th

2026

11:27

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

ARRI’s New cforce MAX Lens Motor Promises to Be Twice as Fast as Its Previous Model

Well, that was quick: less than a few weeks after the announced acquisition of ARRI by Thomas Riedel and the Riedel Group, the mystery of whether the company would continue to develop and release new products might already be solved.

No Film School

Apr

29th

2026

09:59

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Tech Talk With Michael Cioni: FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 and How It Compares to ARRI ALEXA 35

At NAB 2026, Johnnie spoke with Strada CEO Michael Cioni at the FUJIFILM booth to revisit the most-debated camera comparison video of the year, his head-to-head between the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 and the ARRI ALEXA 35.

CineD

Apr

28th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Compact new cforce MAX lens motor brings unrivalled speed and responsiveness to the Hi-5 ecosystem

New cforce MAX is faster, smaller, and lighter than the cforce plus motor it replaces Complements the cforce mini and cforce mini RF to cover all lens control requirements Super-responsive brushless motor is quiet and durable April 29, 2026; Munich – ARRI introduces the cforce MAX, a new high-performance lens motor that enhances the Hi‑5 lens control system with its exceptional speed and intelligent onboard control.

Arri Group

Apr

24th

2026

05:08

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Thomas Riedel on acquiring Arri and bringing cinematic quality to live production

Thomas Riedel’s acquisition of Arri signals a strategic push to combine cinematic imaging with live broadcast expertise, opening new opportunities in sports and events while making a commitment to preserving Arri’s film heritage. At a press conference on the eve of NAB 2026, he explained all about the deal.

SVG Europe

Apr

23rd

2026

18:30

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

ARRI Teases “MAX”. A New High Power Motor May Be Coming

ARRI has released a short teaser showing a rig environment with a small tag labeled “MAX” and a clear message focused on speed and power. The image does not point to a new camera body or sensor.

Y.M.Cinema Magazine

Apr

23rd

2026

11:30

Emerging Tech

ARRI Adds New Functionality to ALEXA 35 Live Camera and Live Production System LPS-1

While there were many narratives from this year’s NAB conference in Las Vegas, one of the biggest was the news that ARRI was acquired by Thomas Riedel and the Riedel Group. Announced just a few days before NAB 2026 began, the news has the potential to be one of the biggest stories in camera and film history as one of the most legendary brands of all time changes hands and could be in for some major changes.

No Film School

Apr

22nd

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

SmallHD Monitor Overlay License for Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX deli...

Partnership between ARRI and SmallHD brings new Hi-5 license Configurable monitor overlays adapt to individual working styles Supported by SmallHD monitors running PageOS 6 Toggle between three different personalized page setups Drag and drop overlay elements on touchscreen monitors April 8, 2026; Munich ARRI and SmallHD announce their collaboration on lens data monitor overlays that are available through a new expansion license for ARRI's Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand units.

4RFV International Broadcast News

Apr

21st

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

On the global stage

As virtual production (VP) gains momentum across Asia, expectations around infrastructure, colour accuracy and system reliability are rapidly aligning with global standards. With the region welcoming more high-profile international productions, local studios are increasingly judged against the same benchmarks as their counterparts in the US and Europe.

Pro AVL Central

Apr

21st

2026

13:00

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

SmallHD Monitor Overlay License for Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX delivers customizable onscreen lens data

Partnership between ARRI and SmallHD brings new Hi-5 license Configurable monitor overlays adapt to individual working styles Supported by SmallHD monitors running PageOS 6 Toggle between three different personalized page setups Drag and drop overlay elements on touchscreen monitors April 8, 2026; Munich – ARRI and SmallHD announce their collaboration on lens data monitor overlays that are available through a new expansion license for ARRI’s Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand units.

ProductionHUB

Apr

21st

2026

10:17

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Thomas Riedel has acquired ARRI

After months of speculation about its future, ARRI has confirmed the business has been sold. The new owner is Thomas Riedel, founder of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group. Why has ARRI been sold? Back as far as August 2025, we reported that ARRI could be up for sale.

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Arri's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Arri's customers include Nottingham Trent University, Al Mashhad and Star Channel. Arri has commercial and technical partners like The Helm and Ortana Media Group. Examples of Arri's suppliers include MASV, Rohde & Schwarz and ROE Visual.

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