Hartford Technology Rental

What Hartford Technology Rental does

Hartford Technology Rental Company, LLC is a privately held B2B equipment rental business headquartered in Orlando, Florida, operating depots in Orlando, Las Vegas, and Chicago to provide nationwide overnight delivery of audio-visual and computing equipment to organizations. Founded approximately 46 years ago and led by co-founder Anthony R. Graffia, the company rents to organizations — not individuals — supplying professional-grade gear for conferences, corporate meetings, trade shows, and hybrid events. Its product portfolio spans an AV division (cameras, audio, LED video walls, lighting, projection, TV/displays, video processing gear, presentation systems, and bundled Virtual Meeting Kits) and a Computing division (laptops, desktops, Apple and Windows PCs, tablets, smartphones, monitors, networking equipment, event printers, and charging stations). Pricing is usage-based on daily, weekly, or monthly rental periods with customized job-level quotes and same-day response; the company also provides 24/7 technical support and reports a 96% repeat client rate across more than 10,000 events supplied.

The business model is a sales-led enterprise rental operation. GTM runs through phone sales (888-520-5667), website quote requests, and PPC on event-technology keywords, with direct delivery from three depots as the primary distribution channel. Revenue derives from short-term equipment rental with no disclosed subscription or recurring-contract layer, and pricing is not publicly listed. Customer segments are horizontally oriented, targeting corporate event organizers (primary) and event production companies (secondary), with named enterprise customers spanning professional services, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, education, and technology. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no public financial filings; management team beyond the co-founder is not disclosed in available sources.

Name

Hartford Technology Rental

Legal name

Hartford Technology Rental Company, LLC

Website

https://hartfordrents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hartford Technology Rental is a privately held B2B equipment rental company that rents professional audio-visual and computing gear to organizations for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events, delivering nationwide from depots in Orlando, Las Vegas, and Chicago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AV & Computer Equipment Rental

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210), All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• AV equipment rental
• Computer rental services
• Event technology rental
• Business equipment leasing
• Conference AV solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of professional audio visual and computing equipment to organizations for events, conferences, and business needs. Pricing based on daily, weekly, and monthly rental periods. Customized job-based pricing with same-day quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hartford Technology Rental rents professional audio-visual and computing equipment to organizations for business events, conferences, exhibitions, and virtual meetings. Offerings span AV (cameras, audio, LED video walls, lighting, projection, conferencing, presentation, TV/display, video gear, virtual meeting kits) and computing (laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, smartphones, networking, printers, charging stations), available on daily, weekly, or monthly terms with nationwide overnight delivery from depots in Orlando (HQ), Las Vegas, and Chicago and 24/7 technical support.

Product overview

Hartford Technology Rental is a B2B equipment rental company that provides a comprehensive fleet of Audio Visual and Computing equipment for business events, conferences, and exhibitions nationwide. The AV division offers Camera Rentals (4K studio cameras, PTZ cameras, camcorders, 360 cameras), Audio Rentals (speakers, mixers, microphones, wireless systems), Conferencing System Rentals, LED Video Wall Rentals, Lighting Rentals, Projection Rentals (including laser projectors and screens), TV & Display Rentals, Video Gear Rentals (switchers, recorders, capture devices), Presentation Rentals (signaling systems, timer kits, digital podiums), and Virtual Meeting Kits. The Computing division offers Computer Rentals (laptops, desktops, Apple computers), Tablet Rentals, Smartphone Rentals, Computer Monitor Rentals, Networking Rentals, Event Printer Rentals (badge printers), Office Printing & Scanning Rentals, and Charging Station Rentals. Equipment is available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental with nationwide delivery from depots in Las Vegas, Chicago, and Orlando (HQ), backed by 24/7 technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Rentals Rental of professional audio equipment including speakers, mixers, microphones, wireless systems, and intercom equipment from brands such as Shure, JBL, QSC, Allen & Heath, and Yamaha, for organizations hosting business events.
• Camera Rentals Rental of video and broadcast cameras including 4K studio cameras, PTZ cameras, camcorders, 360 cameras, and camera accessories from manufacturers such as Panasonic, Canon, and Fujinon, for organizations producing event video.
• Conferencing System Rentals Rental of video and audio conferencing equipment for virtual meetings, including speakerphones, conference cameras, and professional conferencing systems from Logitech, Polycom, and Shure, targeted at organizations running hybrid meetings.
• LED Video Wall Rentals Rental of LED video wall tiles and LED poster totems for events, exhibitions, digital signage, and display wall configurations in various pixel pitches, for organizations needing large-format event visuals.
• Lighting Rentals Rental of stage and video lighting equipment including PAR lights, uplights, ellipsoidal reflectors, moving heads, and video production lights from Chauvet DJ and ColorKey, for organizations hosting staged events.
• Presentation Rentals Rental of presentation staging equipment including speaker signaling systems, automated speaker timer kits, and digital podiums for organizations running conference and event presentations.
• Projection Rentals Rental of projectors ranging from standard meeting room projectors to large-venue laser projectors with various lumens ratings, plus projection screens and interchangeable lenses from Panasonic, Optoma, and Barco, for organizations staging presentations and large-format visuals.
• TV & Display Rentals Rental of commercial displays including HD/4K TVs, outdoor TVs, touch screen displays, digital signage, and display stands/mounts from Samsung, Sharp, Furrion, and SunBrite, for organizations needing event screens and signage.
• Video Gear Rentals Rental of professional video production equipment including video switchers, recorders, capture devices, signal converters, display controllers, and streaming hardware from Blackmagic Design, Barco, AJA, and Epiphan, for organizations producing broadcast-grade video.
• Virtual Meeting Kits Bundled virtual meeting solutions including Essential, Mid-range, and Professional kits that combine cameras, microphones, lighting, and computers for broadcast-quality livestreaming, for organizations needing turnkey hybrid event setups.
• Computer Rentals Rental of business computers including laptops, desktops, Apple computers, Windows PCs, Chromebooks, and gaming computers for organizations needing temporary fleet computing for events and short-term workforce needs.
• Computer Monitor Rentals Rental of display monitors in various sizes including gaming monitors, portable monitors, and webcam-integrated monitors from Acer, ASUS, Lenovo, and MSI, for organizations needing extra or temporary displays.
• Tablet Rentals Rental of mobile devices including iPads, Android tablets, and Microsoft Surface devices for organizations needing event registration, digital signage, and interactive kiosk applications.
• Smartphone Rentals Rental of mobile phones including iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices for organizations running events, exhibitions, and short-term staffing needs.
• Event Printer Rentals Rental of specialized event printers including name badge printers, receipt printers, RFID badge printers, and ID card printers for organizations running conference registration and event credentialing.
• Networking Rentals Rental of network equipment including gigabit switches, wireless routers, enterprise WiFi access points, and 4G/5G mobile hotspot routers for organizations needing temporary event connectivity.
• Office Printing & Scanning Rentals Rental of business printers and scanners including multifunction printers and document scanners from Brother and Canon for organizations needing temporary office or event documentation.
• Charging Station Rentals Rental of mobile device charging solutions including Brightbox charging kiosks, portable power stations, and power table charging stations for organizations engaging event attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% repeat clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Christie Lites: Large-scale lighting and rigging rental company serving entertainment and corporate events — direct overlap on the lighting rental product line.
• Freeman Audio Visual: Major full-service event production and AV rental company, especially strong in tradeshows and conventions — much larger scale and broader service portfolio than Hartford.
• Encore (formerly PSAV): Largest provider of event technology and AV services to hotels and venues globally — competes on the same enterprise events RFPs but with broader production services and hotel integration.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global entertainment production and AV rental powerhouse serving concerts, corporate events, and broadcast — significantly larger scale with overlapping equipment rental offerings.

Direct peers

• Visual Concepts: Mid-market event AV rental and production company serving corporate meetings and conferences — comparable in scale and service profile to Hartford.
• Hire Intelligence: Provides IT and AV equipment rental for events and corporate clients across multiple geographies, with a similar B2B focus and product mix.
• SmartSource Rentals: Direct competitor offering computer and AV equipment rentals for corporate events, conferences, and tradeshows — virtually identical product breadth and customer base to Hartford.
• ABCOM Technology Rental: National AV and computer equipment rental company serving corporate events with depot-based fulfillment — highly comparable operating model and customer segments.
• Rent-A-Computer: Specializes in short-term computer, laptop, and AV rentals for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events with nationwide delivery — closest direct competitor on the computing side.

Emerging players

• On Event Services: Growing AV and event technology provider with comparable B2B focus and similar bundled AV-plus-computing event offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HartfordRents
• Facebookfacebook.com/hartfordtechrental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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