TechRentals

What TechRentals does

TechRentals (Tech-Rentals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd) is a specialist equipment rental and sales company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia, operating across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand through 11 branch locations. The company is a subsidiary of UK-listed equipment rental group Vp Plc. Its core offering is rental of test and measurement instruments sourced from major OEMs including Fluke, Hioki, Megger, Baker Hughes Panametrics, Olympus, FLIR, Testo, Beamex, Omicron Energy, Honeywell, and Motorola, covering nine equipment categories: Electrical Power, General Industrial, Data and Telecommunications, Environmental Monitoring and OHS, Physical Measurement, Radio Frequency, Construction and Building Services, Electronic Test Equipment, and Non-Destructive Testing. Adjacent offerings include a Communications and Safety division (two-way radio rentals), a NATA-traceable Calibration and Sales business unit, ex-rental equipment sales, Rent2Buy, and managed rental services for sectors including data centre infrastructure.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise field sales through dedicated account managers and trading accounts with a self-serve e-commerce platform launched globally in December 2024. Pricing is primarily quote-based, with a Best Rental Rate Guarantee (10% beat policy), no deposit requirements, optional damage waiver, and flexible billing cycles including post-billing for qualified trading accounts. Customer segments span Construction, Manufacturing, Mining/Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Data Centre, Shutdown/Turnaround, and Facility Management, with named reference customers such as Elecnor Australia (SecureEnergy) and Prominent Synergy. Marketing combines content-led channels (YouTube, blog, case studies) with social media and a regional sales force, while distribution relies on branch locations, same-day delivery (typically within an hour), and online order management.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company has no independent fundraising history, operating instead within the Vp Plc group structure. Recent strategic activity includes the March 2025 opening of a new Miri office in Sarawak, the April 2025 appointment of Mick Jones as CEO succeeding David Gallagher, and product catalog expansion into Motorola MOTOTRBO two-way radios in August 2025. TechRentals positions itself as a one-stop specialist rental partner with 30 years of operating history and the backing of a 60-year-old parent group.

Name

TechRentals

Legal name

Tech-Rentals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Website

https://techrentals.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TechRentals rents and sells test and measurement, communications, safety, and calibration equipment from brands like Fluke, Hioki, Megger, and Motorola across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand via 11 branch locations, serving construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, electrical power, and data centre customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test & Measurement Equipment Rental

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Test equipment rental
• Measurement instrument rental
• Power quality analysis
• Thermal imaging equipment
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shah Alam

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Core revenue stream from flexible rental options for test and measurement equipment. Rental periods vary by product with minimum periods confirmed upon enquiry. Equipment can be collected or delivered with same-day availability typically within an hour. No deposit required; payment at beginning of rental period or via trading account.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of test and measurement equipment including ex-rental inventory. E-commerce capabilities allow customers to browse, select, and purchase products directly through the website. Payment accepted via Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, cheque, cash, or trading account.
3. Rent 2 Buy: Flexible plan allowing customers to rent equipment with option to purchase. Ideal for customers needing equipment urgently but with budget constraints. Provides pathway from rental to ownership.
4. Professional Services: Setup and download services for certain equipment types. Technical support via phone and email. YouTube tutorials and product page videos for equipment guidance. Calibration services through dedicated business unit.
5. Consumables and Accessories: Sale of consumables for most products in inventory. Selection of accessories available for purchase alongside equipment rentals and sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TechRentals rents and sells test and measurement equipment from major OEMs including Fluke, Hioki, Megger, Baker Hughes Panametrics, Motorola, Omicron Energy, FLIR, Testo, Olympus, Beamex, Honeywell, Fluke Networks, and Wohler. The offering spans electrical power, general industrial, data & telecommunications, environmental monitoring, physical measurement, radio frequency, construction, electronic test, and non-destructive testing categories, with additional Communications & Safety (two-way radios), Calibration & Sales, Rent2Buy, Managed Service, and Ex-Rentals sales programs.

Product overview

TechRentals is a technology equipment rental company with 30 years of experience operating across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. The core offering is a broad Test & Measurement equipment rental and sales platform covering nine equipment categories: Electrical Power (power quality analysers, solar PV testers, insulation testers, hipot/VLF testers, battery testers, transformer testers), General Industrial (data loggers, thermal imaging cameras, industrial calibrators, flow meters, vibration analysers), Data & Telecommunications (LAN/WAN analysers, OTDRs, fusion splicers), Environmental Monitoring & OHS (air quality monitors, gas detectors, noise analysers, light meters), Physical Measurement (vibration analysis), Radio Frequency (spectrum analysers, network analysers), Construction & Building Services (leak detection, concrete testing, pipeline inspection), Electronic Test Equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters), and Non-Destructive Testing (flaw detectors, thickness gauges, videoscopes). The company also offers Two-Way Radio Communications (Motorola MOTOTRBO P6600i) under Communications & Safety, a Calibration & Sales unit, and ancillary services including Rent2Buy, Managed Service, Ex-Rentals sales, and Data Centre Solutions. Featured products include the Fluke 1738 Power & Energy Logger, Panametrics PT900 Ultrasonic Flowmeter, Hioki PQ3198-94 Power Quality Analyser, Fluke ii900/ii910 Acoustic Imagers, and Motorola MOTOTRBO P6600i. Equipment is sourced from brand partners including Fluke, Hioki, Megger, Baker Hughes Panametrics, Motorola, Omicron Energy, FLIR, Testo, Olympus, Beamex, Honeywell, Fluke Networks, and Wohler. The platform supports e-commerce purchasing, online quote requests, and account management through its global website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Test & Measurement Equipment Rental Rental of a broad range of test and measurement instruments across nine categories (Electrical Power, General Industrial, Data & Telecommunications, Environmental Monitoring & OHS, Physical Measurement, Radio Frequency, Construction & Building Services, Electronic Test Equipment, Non-Destructive Testing) for short-term and long-term needs. Equipment sourced from major OEMs including Fluke, Hioki, Megger, Baker Hughes Panametrics, Omicron Energy, Olympus, FLIR, Testo, Beamex, Honeywell, Fluke Networks, and Wohler. Targeted at industrial, construction, oil & gas, electrical power, data centre, and facility management buyers.
• Equipment Sales Direct sale of test and measurement equipment including ex-rental inventory. Customers can browse, select, and purchase products via the e-commerce website, paying via Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, cheque, cash, or trading account. Includes sale of consumables and accessories for most products in inventory.
• Rent2Buy Flexible rental plan allowing customers to rent equipment initially with an option to purchase, ideal for customers needing equipment urgently but with budget constraints. Provides a pathway from rental to ownership.
• Managed Service Managed rental solutions providing setup, equipment download, and ongoing technical support services to ensure customers derive maximum value from rented equipment.
• Calibration & Sales NATA-traceable calibration services and equipment sales provided under TechRentals' Calibration & Sales business unit.
• Two-Way Radio Communications Rental Rental of professional-grade two-way radios, including the Motorola MOTOTRBO P6600i (UHF 403-527 MHz, 64 channels, 4W power, IP67 rating, up to 28.5 hours battery life) for construction, oil & gas, and other field operations. TechRentals operates Australia's largest two-way radio communications rental business. Available for rent, buy, or Rent2Buy.
• Data Centre Solutions Flexible rental solutions for testing, measurement, and monitoring across critical data centre infrastructure including chilled water flow measurement (Panametrics PT900), power quality analysis (Hioki PQ3198-94, Fluke 1738), and environmental monitoring. Includes options for short-term hires, Managed Service Solutions, and Rent2Buy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day delivery typically within an hour for most items
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vp groupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechRentals is part of the Vp group which has 60+ years of proven history providing specialist rental equipment, asset management, and services to diverse markets including civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, commercial and residential construction, and outdoor events. This affiliation provides TechRentals with organizational backing and cross-regional capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TestEquity: US-based distributor and rental provider of test and measurement equipment from brands such as Fluke, Keysight, and Tektronix. Directly comparable to TechRentals on T&M equipment rental/sales, brand portfolio (Fluke), and customer base of engineers and technicians, though serving a different geography.
• Onsite Rental Group: Australian specialist equipment rental company focused on industrial, mining, and construction customers with a multi-branch network. Closely comparable to TechRentals on specialist rental positioning, customer verticals, and Australia/Malaysia regional footprint within the Asia-Pacific market.
• Transcat: US-listed provider of calibration services and distributed test & measurement equipment, serving regulated and industrial customers. Highly comparable to TechRentals on the calibration + T&M equipment distribution model and recurring service revenue, though US-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Coates Hire: One of Australia's largest equipment rental providers, serving construction, infrastructure, mining, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to TechRentals on T&M-adjacent equipment, customer verticals (construction, mining, oil & gas), and multi-branch distribution; TechRentals' CFO previously served as CFO of AH Plant Hire (part of Coates).
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature control equipment rental, serving utilities, oil & gas, events, and industrial customers. Comparable to TechRentals on rental-led model, industrial customer base, and multi-region presence; TechRentals' incoming CEO Mick Jones previously served as GM for OFA Europe at Aggreko.
• Kennards Hire: Australia's largest family-owned equipment rental company, offering a broad range of general and specialist hire equipment across trade, DIY, and industrial customers. Highly comparable to TechRentals on Australian market presence, multi-branch network, and rental-led model; TechRentals' incoming CEO Mick Jones began his career at Kennards Hire.
• Herc Rentals: US-listed (NYSE: HRI) full-line equipment rental supplier serving industrial, infrastructure, and commercial customers. Comparable to TechRentals on equipment rental model and industrial customer base, though broader in product scope and US-focused.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world (NYSE: URI), serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure markets across North America and Europe. Comparable to TechRentals on the equipment rental model and industrial customer verticals, but at vastly greater scale and a much broader product range.
• Sunbelt Rentals: North America's second-largest equipment rental company (part of Ashtead Group), serving industrial, commercial, and specialty markets including T&M and power. Comparable to TechRentals on the specialist T&M/power rental capability within a broader rental portfolio; relevant given Ashtead also owns Sunbelt UK.
• Brammer Buck & Hickman (Rubix): European industrial MRO product and service distributor, part of Rubix Group, supplying bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and tools to industrial customers. Comparable to TechRentals as an industrial equipment/services supplier serving similar end markets (manufacturing, utilities), though broader in product scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/techrentals
• Facebookfacebook.com/TechRentals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tech-rentals-m-sdn-bhd
• Instagraminstagram.com/techrentals.my

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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