About Us

About Us

Our Story

Founded in 1996 by Jim Brown and his sons Matthew and Daniel, the TVD Group started from humble beginnings in a shop in Leigh, Lancashire and has now become a leading UK provider in audio visual solutions on both commercial and domestic fronts.. Continuing Jim’s legacy of exemplary customer care, unrivalled technical knowledge and expertise, and high quality products and installations we strive to put the customer at the focus of everything we do, this is what sets us apart from the competition.  Our family values and dedication to quality and service has seen the TVD Group go from strength to strength. Follow our exciting success story below…

TV & Video Direct Ltd is born

1st January 1996

TV & Video Direct Ltd is born

We opened our first retail shop in Leigh, Lancashire where a Toshiba 28″ Tube TV cost £1,000.

Started to sell into the commercial/B2B market

1st January 1997

Started to sell into the commercial/B2B market

Our first sale and contract with a national nursing home group.

We opened our 2nd Retail Shop in Bolton

1st January 1998

We opened our 2nd Retail Shop in Bolton

We launched our 1st ever website

1st January 2001

We launched our 1st ever website

Internet orders boosted sales figures and we sold our first TV overseas to a customer in Dubai.

Made our first real foray into the Betting Sector

1st January 2002

Made our first real foray into the Betting Sector

Supplying both 28″ and 33″ Tube TV’s to Done Bookmakers, now known as Betfred.

Our business relationship started with Paddy Power in Eire

1st January 2003

Our business relationship started with Paddy Power in Eire

With 600 shops at a time when a 15″ LCD TV sold for around £700 and a 40″ LCD TV for around £4,500!

Signed a contract with SIS

1st January 2005

Signed a contract with SIS

Selling screens and shop fitting to their network of 2,000 independent betting shops within the UK & Eire

Became official suppliers to BWFC

1st January 2007

Became official suppliers to BWFC

Supplying and installing screens throughout the stadium and hospitality areas

First started to sell Digital Signage

1st January 2008

First started to sell Digital Signage

Installed first digital signage roll-out in 30 shops for Pridmore Bookmakers.

White Goods Introduced

1st January 2009

White Goods Introduced

Supplying products from all major manufacturers – including Bosch, Hotpoint, Siemens and Zanussi.

Started to sell into large national pub groups

1st January 2009

Started to sell into large national pub groups

First Videowall installation

1st January 2010

First Videowall installation

We installed our first ever video wall for David Pluck Bookmakers

Moved to new purpose built head office

1st January 2011

Moved to new purpose built head office

Won contract to supply new 200 acre Media City complex in Salford

1st January 2011

Won contract to supply new 200 acre Media City complex in Salford

With tenants such as the BBC, ITV Granada, SIS, University of Salford and many more.

TVC and My Look joined forces

1st January 2011

TVC and My Look joined forces

Bet signage was introduced to the market.

TVDB2B is established

1st January 2012

TVDB2B is established

Business-to-business suppliers of electronic goods, including audio visual solutions and household appliances

Installed 1st interactive menu

1st January 2013

Installed 1st interactive menu

The installation at Wokooshii was the first of its kind within the Trafford Centre

Jim Brown Trophy

1st January 2013

Jim Brown Trophy

An annual golf day was introduced in memory of the late Jim Brown who founded the company in 1996.

Increased Warehouse Space

1st January 2014

Increased Warehouse Space

Due to continued company growth we purchased our 2nd warehouse in Bolton.

First TVC Technology Showcase

1st January 2015

First TVC Technology Showcase

Held in Milton Keynes with over 20 of our suppliers and 100+ customers attending.

Secured the rights to the Betting Show Exhibition

4th January 2015

Secured the rights to the Betting Show Exhibition

Held our first TVC Bookmakers Trade Fair in Solihull for the independent bookmakers.

We purchased our 3rd Warehouse

1st January 2016

We purchased our 3rd Warehouse

Creating an additional 8,500sq ft and a combined total of over 17,000sq ft.

20 Year Anniversary

23rd September 2016

20 Year Anniversary

The company celebrates a true milestone, it’s 20 year anniversary.

Launched own brand of TV’s

24th September 2016

Launched own brand of TV’s

Mitchell & Brown named after the late Jim Brown and his mothers maiden name.

Acquired Nirvana AV

1st January 2017

Acquired Nirvana AV

A complete smart home supplier based in Preston offering total home automation.

BWFC first-ever back of shirt sponsor

17th January 2017

BWFC first-ever back of shirt sponsor

Mitchell & Brown LED TV was emblazoned across the back of the players’ home and away shirts.

Champs Sheffield

1st August 2019

Champs Sheffield

TVC installed one of the UKs largest outdoor screens in its busy beer garden measuring 4m x 2m

TVC Outdoor LED Screen

7th December 2020

TVC Outdoor LED Screen

TVC Outdoor, in partnership with Bolton Arena, create an incredible new outdoor LED screen advertising opportunity

Celebrating 25 Years

27th September 2021

Celebrating 25 Years

September 2021 marks the month that the TVD Group turns 25 and what a fantastic milestone this is.

The transformation begins…

8th August 2022

The transformation begins…

Work commenced on the expansion of our new office space and the eagerly awaited Experience Centre

TVD Group transitions to an employee-owned business

1st June 2023

TVD Group transitions to an employee-owned business

Giving every member of staff the opportunity to become a co-owner of the business

TVD Group Opens ‘Tech Hub of The North’

17th October 2023

TVD Group Opens ‘Tech Hub of The North’

We opened our TVD Experience Centre in Bolton, the ‘Tech Hub of the North’.

TVC William Hill LED Rollout

10th July 2024

TVC William Hill LED Rollout

TVC Technology Solutions transforms William Hill with cutting-edge LED display technology.

TVD EO Two Year Anniversary Celebration

2nd April 2025

TVD EO Two Year Anniversary Celebration

We celebrated our two-year employee owned anniversary, with Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan in attendance as guest of honour.

Mission Statement

Exceptional customer service and exceeding our customers expectations since 1996