They say the devil is in the details, and in few industries is this more apt than it is in events. Whether indoor or outdoor, summer or winter, what all events have in common is the painstaking level of attention to detail that needs to be put in by their organisers to pull them off successfully, efficiently, and safely. The type of equipment used in the production and staging of an event is a crucial factor here. For this week’s article, we’re going to take a look at a selection of equipment you can hire to help ensure your event is the success that it deserves to be.
Ground Protection Mats for Events
Setting up an outdoor event can in of itself put extra stresses on the ground; for example, if you are setting up for a festival in a field or open-air concert, you may require heavy machinery to traverse grassy areas. Not only does this damage the soil (something which won’t make you popular with the venue owners), it can also compromise the stability of the site leading to potential accidents during the setup process, not to mention making for an unsightly venue when the public arrives. This is why it’s well worth hiring ground protection mats if you are setting up for an outdoor event. This will not only make the ground easier to negotiate for heavy plant equipment, it will also protect it from it.
Lighting Towers for Events
If you’re holding an event in dark or even dusky conditions, hiring a lighting tower is a must. Firstly, from a safety perspective, a well-lit event is crucial to avoid slips, trips, and falls, which in a crowded venue can have especially dangerous repercussions. They’re also invaluable for event security, giving operators an adjustable, sweeping view of their venue and allowing potential hazards or disturbances to be quickly identified. It also enables easy identification of people. Aside from these safety and security benefits, lighting towers can greatly enhance the atmosphere of an event too.
Variable Message Signs (VMS) for Events
Normally associated with traffic or construction works, Variable Message Signs (VMS) can be used to great effect in the Event Management world too. They can be used for both entertainment purposes (for instance, ‘warm up’ messages to get the crowd excited) and also to communicate important messages at short notice (perhaps a last-minute change, or to alert guests of a potential traffic issue in town). VMS can also be used to good effect for managing event car parks, advising drivers of capacity, etc. Their great advantage over traditional printed or written signs is, of course, that they can be quickly updated throughout the event as and when the need arises.
Space Heaters for Events
For producers of events in the colder months (or even the summer ones, this is Ireland) hiring space heaters is well worthwhile to keep your attendees and staff comfortable. Power Plant Hire can provide a selection of space heaters ideal for event use, discover more here.
Temporary Fencing for Events
Temporary fencing is a must for adequate crowd control at events, while also adding to security. Power Plant Hire can provide easy-to-assemble, anti-climb, temporary fencing equipment (complete with fittings and blocks) for your event. Find out more here.
Scissors Lifts for Events
Access equipment is another must for discerning event producers, whether it be an indoor or outdoor event. Their ease of manoeuvrability gives them quite the edge over traditional steps and ladders. They can be far more efficient than scaffolding too, which in itself can take hours to set up (even though if it in turn is there to help set up props or stages in turn). They are safer than ladders too, as event staff don’t need to constantly dismount to gather further props and equipment, while also offering superior stability to that of a ladder. They also require less storage space, handling, and transportation than scaffolding does, with one scissors lift being able to fulfil the job of 100s of metres of scaffolding. You can view our range of Scissors Lifts here.
Generators for Events
Events generally require a reliable source of electric power close at hand. When it comes to outdoor events, for example, festivals, it is not always practical to simply connect them to the grid. This is where the portable generator comes in; simply wheel your generator(s) into your venue and you need not worry about reels of cabling to connect to a far off mains. In fact, even in situations where mains power is available, having a portable generator on standby is a good insurance policy should the power go out during your prestigious event. Find out more about the Power Plant Hire range of generators here.
To find out more about hiring any of the above equipment for your event, call the Power Plant Hire team on 053 923 5003 or email sales@powerplant.ie.
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