About Us
Conferences, Exhibitions and Promotional Events
As a trusted global specialist in design, production, and logistics for events, conferences, and experiences, UV&S is dedicated to creating dynamic environments that captivate audiences and drive results. From innovative concepts and strategic planning to on-site management, our team of experts ensures that every detail is handled with precision and creativity. Our mission is to elevate your brand, forge meaningful connections with key stakeholders, and achieve your marketing goals. At UV&S Event Services, your vision is our blueprint, and your success is our ultimate objective.
We specialize in planning and executing a wide range of events, including conferences, exhibitions, and promotional events. Our commitment to high-quality service, customer satisfaction, and strict safety compliance sets us apart. We also prioritize sustainability by recycling materials and supporting local charities. With a team experienced in all aspects of event management, we’ve had the privilege of contributing to prestigious events and markets, including the Cannes Film Festival, Farnborough International Airshow, G2e Global Gaming Expo, Eurosatory, and the American Film Market.
Check out our Gallery to get a sense of our work and contact our Event Services Team to see how we can help with your next event or project.
CONTRIBUTED TO THESE PRESTIGIOUS EVENTS
UV&S History
UV&S has a rich history rooted in providing secure offsite data storage and management services. From our first underground storage location to cloud storage to media restoration, we have consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients. Our dedication to excellence and innovation has made us a trusted partner for businesses seeking to grow and succeed.
Each new service we’ve introduced has been driven by our commitment to helping our clients. We added NAID-certified destruction services to ensure the secure disposal of stored paper and media. As data increasingly transitioned to digital formats, we responded by offering secure data center services and network protection solutions. Our long-standing relationship with the entertainment industry led us to expand into event services and media digitization. Our growth has always been guided by one principle: putting our clients first.
What We're Most Known For
Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc. was officially incorporated on June 11, 1959, by a group of visionary business owners who recognized the need for a secure location to protect and manage information.
Their national search for the ideal site ended with the selection of a Salt Mine in Hutchinson, Kansas. The facility, developed from mined-out space, provided the perfect environment for the services they envisioned.
Centrally located and securely protected 650 feet underground, our first facility is perfect for storing client data and valuable items with its constant temperature and humidity. This initial success spurred growth through expansion and acquisition, leading us to operate across multiple states and countries while developing several specialized divisions. UV&S remains family-owned, upholding the original vision of protecting our clients’ most important assets and their reputation, while providing services that help them succeed.
Milestones in Our Expansion
Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc is Founded
The Salt Mine facility is opened in Hutchinson, KS.1959Topeka, KS, Storage Facility
Our first above ground facility is opened to meet the needs of our growing client base.1985Kansas City, MO, Underground Storage
Our third facility is opened in a limestone mine and specializes in storage for the movie industry.
Micro Securities Acquisition
The first of many acquisitions provided duplication services in Hutchinson for microfilm and microfiche.1987Wichita, KS, Storage Facility
As growth continued, we opened our second above ground facility.1987Oklahoma City, OK, Storage Facility
We expanded into a new market with above ground storage and underground vault storage for media.2001Louisville, KY, Underground Storage
Another underground storage facility is opened in a limestone mine.
2003Data Safe Acquisition
Located in Louisville, with this purchase we added additional data backups and disaster recovery services.2009Document Resources Acquisition
This purchase adds four new service locations, Hays, Manhattan, Salina & Wichita, Kansas, that offer NAID Certified Shredding for paper, non-paper and hard drives.
2014A. Arnold Moving & Storage Acquisition
Another acquisition in Louisville, further growing our storage operations underground.2016Concergent IT Acquisition
With this purchase we added Data Center Services, Managed Services, and Professional IT Services through a technology division located in Wichita, later re-branded to UV&S Technology.2016DH Media Solutions Acquisitions
Our first international purchase added storage facilities and media recycling services in London, England, to better serve our international client base.
2018Corner Post Holdings/Applianz Acquisition
Enhanced the service offerings of the Technology division by adding IaaS.2019Media Servicing Group Acquisition
Expanded our ambient and climate-controlled storage footprint in the UK. Also added a new service, event marketing and branding.
Landshark Shredding Acquisition
Increased our shredding services footprint in Kentucky.2021Los Angeles, CA, Storage Facility
To better serve our clients in the entertainment industry, we opened a facility near Hollywood.2021DCE/Paramount4 Acquisition
We expanded the event services we offer to include design, construction, printing, and exhibit installation for a wide range of industries; helping with festivals, markets, exhibitions, and conferences around the world.2023Raster Masters Acquisition
We added another storage facility in Oklahoma City.2023Intermex Metal Works Acquisition
The purchase of a metal design and fabrication company that supported the growth of our Event Services division.
R3store Studios and R3el Acquisition
A Film Restoration and Digital Services company in London is purchased to further support our media clients and to offer a diverse collection of stock shots for filmmakers and commercial projects.
Underground Vaults & Storage, branded as “UV&S” to better represent the varied services and subsidiaries we hold, supports clients worldwide. We provide secure storage and NAID-certified destruction. UV&S Events offers event and festival branding, design and show construction. UV&S Technology provides IT support and data center hosting services. R3store Studios, a division of UV&S, specializes in film restoration and digitization. Lead from our corporate headquarters in Hutchinson, KS, we operate from locations in the United States, United Kingdom, and France.
We proudly support Strataca, located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The underground museum is operated by the Reno County Historical Society and is unlike any other museum in the United States. Visitors to the salt museum enjoy a trip 650 feet below ground where they board a tram that takes them to over 100,000 square feet of galleries. One gallery is full of items loaned to the museum, through UV&S, from some of our Hollywood clients.
