Orbit Event Rentals

What Orbit Event Rentals does

Orbit Event Rentals is a family-owned event equipment rental company founded in 1986 by Mike and Josie Gutierrez and now owned by their four daughters (Michelle, Nori, Rachel, and Nancy). The company operates from a single large warehouse at 9525 Sorensen Ave in Santa Fe Springs, California, holding an inventory of 10,000+ items across 25+ product categories that includes chairs, tables, linens, tents, audio-visual equipment, glassware, catering and bar service items, lounge furniture, lighting, staging, dance floors, crowd-control equipment, restrooms, and wedding-specific decor. It serves a diversified mix of customer segments — weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, festivals, school functions, non-profit fundraisers, and conventions/expos — across the greater Los Angeles area and Orange County.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-item, pay-as-you-go rental pricing (example rates: Chiavari chair $7.50, 4'x8' Farm Table $85, Beacon 1 PA System $225, Acrylic Floor Lectern $100), with a standard weekend rental window of Friday pickup to Monday return. Additional revenue streams include full-service event planning and production, AV and special effects services, festival planning, equipment sales, an optional damage waiver, and DJ services delivered through a referral partner (Famous DJ Agency). The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: customers can request quotes 24/7 via an online catalog, schedule showroom visits to view items in person, or arrange will-call pickup or scheduled regional delivery. Marketing channels center on the website, an active Instagram presence, an email newsletter offering 15% off first purchase, event galleries, and referral partnerships with photographers (Hector Islas Photography) and florists (LeFleur Floral Couture).

The technology footprint is functional rather than differentiated — a custom online catalog and quote-request system — with no disclosed API, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities. The business is privately held, bootstrapped, and family-controlled with no evidence of external investment, public listing, or parent-company structure. Competitive positioning rests on four decades of regional brand equity in Southern California, physical scale of inventory, integrated last-mile logistics, and a referral-driven event-services ecosystem rather than on proprietary technology.

Name

Orbit Event Rentals

Legal name

Orbit Event Rentals

Website

https://orbiteventrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orbit Event Rentals is a family-owned event equipment rental firm serving weddings, corporate events, festivals, and schools across the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area with 10,000+ rental items and integrated event production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAAAG

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Planning & Coordination

SECONDARYHSACAFAF

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, Decor)

SECONDARYHSACAFAB

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, Decor)

SECONDARYHSACAFAA

Tent & Canopy Rentals

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, Decor)

SECONDARYHSACADAI

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

SECONDARYTHAHAEAA

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

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Staging, Lighting, Rigging)

Keywords

• Event equipment rentals
• Party rental supplies
• Wedding furniture rentals
• Festival equipment rentals
• Corporate event rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Core revenue stream from renting event equipment including chairs, tables, linens, tents, audio visual equipment, and more. Standard rental period allows pickup Friday for Saturday/Sunday events with return Monday.
2. Event Planning Services: Full-service event planning including event production, setup and breakdown services, and logistical coordination
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of AV equipment and special effects equipment to customers
4. Damage Waiver: Optional damage waiver added to contracts to cover repairable damage to rental items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orbit Event Rentals rents event equipment (chairs, tables, linens, tents, AV equipment, tableware, catering items, lounge furniture, lighting, staging, sanitation, and wedding accessories) from a 10,000+ item inventory, and provides full-service event planning, production, delivery, setup, and breakdown across the greater Los Angeles area and Orange County. The company also sells AV and special effects equipment directly to customers.

Product overview

Orbit Event Rentals is a family-owned event rental company celebrating 40 years of service, offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental equipment across 25+ product categories alongside event planning and production services. The core rental offerings include audio visual equipment, canopies and tents, chairs, tables, linens, tableware, catering equipment, lounge furniture, lighting, staging, and specialty items such as restrooms and wedding accessories. Services include event production, AV services, festival planning, corporate event coordination, and DJ entertainment. The company serves the greater Los Angeles area and Orange County from its Santa Fe Springs warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Visual Equipment Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Served greater Los Angeles area and Orange County for over 30 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Famous DJ AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted and preferred DJ partner for professional entertainment services. Famous DJ Agency provides MC, DJ, and sound equipment services for weddings, Sweet Sixteens, festivals, and events of any type and size. Referenced as 'well-equipped to handle any event type and size'.
• Hector Islas PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred photography partner whose team has photographed multiple Orbit Event Rentals events. Recommended on website quick links for professional photography services at events.
• LeFleur Floral CoutureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended flower arrangement partner listed on website quick links for customers seeking complete event decoration solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bright Event Rentals: California-based full-service event rental firm offering tents, furniture, AV, and event production across major CA metros. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping product breadth, geography, and full-service event positioning.
• Classic Party Rentals: Long-established party and event rental company serving weddings, corporate, and social events nationwide. Comparable product breadth and target customer segments to Orbit, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• AAA Rentals (AA Party & Event Rentals): Southern California event and party rental company with a comparable catalog of tents, tables, chairs, linens, and AV serving weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate events. Direct geographic and product overlap with Orbit.
• Roberts Event Rentals: Southern California-based rental company specializing in tents, flooring, and event site infrastructure for festivals, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable to Orbit's tent/category line and regional event clientele.
• EventSource: Mid-size event rental company serving corporate events, weddings, and galas across the Midwest with a comparable catalog of furniture, tents, and tableware. Similar multi-segment strategy and consultative sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Hensley Event Resources: Large event rental and production firm serving the Southwest US, with tents, daisies, and full event production. Comparable full-service approach and large event customer base, though broader geographic spread.
• Cort Party Rental: Extension of Cort Furniture Rental serving events, trade shows, and corporate housing with furniture and accessories. Overlaps with Orbit's lounge furniture and corporate event offering at a national scale.

Emerging players

• Sperry Tents: Specialty tent rental provider with a focus on custom sailcloth tents for weddings and high-end events. Comparable to Orbit's premium wedding tent category but narrower in product breadth.

Regional players

• Party Reflections: Carolinas-based event rental company with tents, tables, and full event production serving weddings, corporate, and festivals. Comparable product breadth and event segment mix in a different regional market.
• Tents & Events / A&M Party Rentals: Atlanta-area full-service party and tent rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Comparable catalog and multi-segment approach in the Southeast US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/orbiteventrentals
• Xx.com/oerentals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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