I am networking a lot. I also like a good event. Whenever we gather, memories are created. Malaysia is a top
destination for international acts as well as a canvas for creative local
events. Being it an outdoor wedding, a gathering of food trucks or a community
of truckers coming together to share joy, event facilities and landscapes in Malaysia make for the perfect venues to realise even the most creative event concept.
Conceptualising an event, organisers may find themselves in the need of support in the form of equipment that they do not own themselves. The acquisition of highly specialised tools and machinery may not be feasible for a one-off event, although the realisation of the idea may depend on such assets. This is where equipment rental companies can add value. With two decades of experience, local provider of rental equipment Contmark Sdn Bhd has been instrumental in running high-profile events.
Firstly, an event organiser should be clear about the type
and capacities of the equipment needed. Concerts for example require a lot of
electrical power, supplied by mobile gen-sets. Gen-sets come in all sizes: from
the ones used to power a stall at the Pasar Malam to heavy-duty machines that
need to be moved with a truck-mounted crane. To set up an event, sometimes even
specialist equipment like pavement breakers may be required. Contmark for
instance has over 1 000 items of machinery and equipment at their disposal to
deploy at an event.
The worst-case scenario would be the failure of the rented
equipment. A superstar on stage suddenly being cut off and engulfed in darkness
because a catastrophic failure of the power supply not only ruins the
experience of the audience but can also tarnish the reputation of the event
organiser. Even the prettiest outdoor wedding will not shine if there are
issues with the equipment. Organisers should be confidently proposing their
concepts, knowing they can depend on their partners. Therefore, those seeking
to rent equipment should enquire about the service and maintenance schedules an
equipment rental company is applying. Ideally, machinery is serviced regularly
and fitted with the highest quality parts to keep them running without a hitch.
As with many technical items, one has to stress the point that the equipment needs to be
suitable for the type of event one is planning. Taking for instance power
generation, a gen-set may be required to be sound-proof in case of an outdoor
event. This is something that may not be such an issue if the equipment is
placed outside an event hall, where the noise emitted is not interfering with
the event.
Setting up an event requires technical understanding from
all suppliers involved. A simple mistake like getting the set-up sequence wrong
will impact the process. As such, equipment rental companies will be required
to constantly update themselves with the latest developments. Logistical
expertise is part of this technical know-how and tapping int the vast
experience of Contmark would allow event organisers to seamlessly orchestrate
the set-up, running and dismantling of an event proper.
In the unlikely event of a technical issues, a quick response to have the event back on truck quickly is paramount. Here, Chew explains that Contmark would deploy an emergency response team that will be on site within the shortest possible time. Oftentimes, staff would be commissioned to be on-site when an event takes place in order to immediately intervene in case of a problem. However, Contmark seldom encounters such issues as they heed their own advise to keep their equipment current and serviced to meet the most demanding needs of clients.
