About Us


ARC’s lead consultant is Andrew Robertshaw, who has over 40 years’ experience in the cinema industry, the last 25 working in cinema design, project coordination and development.

Andrew started his career in 1977 as a Projectionist with Odeon Cinemas before moving to their Head Office Technical Department, where he undertook various technical roles for both Odeon and The Rank Organisation, ultimately becoming Technical Executive at Odeon Cinemas, responsible for all sound & projection related matters and heading a team of field support engineers.

After 20 years’ service with Odeon and The Rank Organisation, Andrew moved to the supply side of the industry in 1998, to work as a Projects Manager for Sound Associates Ltd – the largest specialist cinema equipment supplier in the UK becoming Projects Director in 2010, taking overall responsibility for on-site installation and commissioning works as well as design and project coordination duties on a number of major projects, including the conversion of several of the leading cinema chains to Sony 4K digital cinema.

Since starting ARC Cinema Solutions, Andrew has worked on a variety of bespoke developments.  For a look at what ARC have been up to check out our Client List or Contact Us to ask about how we can help you.