Wessel Rozendaal, founder of Event Gear, started his journey in the event industry over 15 years ago. Initially working on the ground and later organizing large-scale events, he quickly realized that the real business wasn’t just in event organization, it was in equipment rentals. What started as a simple idea of renting DJ equipment to friends soon blossomed into a full-fledged event equipment rental company.
As demand for his services grew, Wessel saw an opportunity: rather than purchasing all the equipment himself, he could partner with other suppliers and create a unified marketplace for event rentals. Today, Event Gear is the first and only event rental marketplace in the Netherlands, offering everything from sound and lighting to decorations and catering.
Scaling with Rentman
Managing a large inventory and multiple partners across different categories meant Event Gear needed a robust rental management system. That’s when Wessel turned to Rentman. He didn’t even really consider any other options, since Rentman fulfilled so many of his needs.
Since implementing Rentman from day one, Event Gear has been able to:
- Streamline their quoting process, reducing quote creation time from 20 minutes to just 3 minutes.
- Manage inventory effortlessly, tracking both their own stock and partner rentals within the same system.
- Digitally organize logistics, from order fulfillment to transport scheduling.
- Enhance customer experience, ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers and end clients.
Improving Efficiency and Preventing Losses
With Rentman, Event Gear optimized their warehouse workflow, ensuring that every request seamlessly transitioned from quote to order to fulfillment. Their team uses Rentman to scan and track thousands of pieces of equipment, ensuring accurate inventory management every time.
This has also come in handy with regards to their challenges with security and theft. After facing multiple theft incidents, Wessel and other rental companies in the Netherlands formed a network to track and warn each other about fraudsters. Rentman gives them a clear view into what’s missing and where it was last. But he sees potential to further integrate security tracking into Rentman to make it an even more powerful tool for the industry.
A Vision for the Future
With over 1,000 event requests in their first year as a marketplace, Event Gear is growing rapidly. They’re expanding their inventory, onboarding more partners, and even considering new rental locations across the Netherlands.
Rentman has played a crucial role in their success by helping them scale efficiently, reduce manual workload, and increase profitability. He couldn’t imagine Event Gear without it.
Why Rentman?
When asked about his favorite Rentman feature, Wessel highlighted the ease of going from quote approval to invoicing in just a few clicks. The centralized platform not only helps Event Gear run its own business efficiently but also ensures smooth collaboration with partners.
“If you work with us, you need to use Rentman,” Wessel says. The platform’s reliability and flexibility have made it an essential tool for Event Gear’s continued success.
Looking Ahead
As Event Gear expands, Rentman will remain a key part of their journey, helping them simplify equipment tracking, customer management, and business growth. With a strong foundation and the right tools, Wessel and his team are poised to redefine event rentals in the Netherlands.