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We've got your event covered - GAP Event Services combined the expertise of all GAP divisions to provide a complete solution for the events industry. 

Event Services at GAP

Established in 2014, GAP Event Services has rapidly grown into a trusted partner for events of all sizes nationwide.

The division combines the expertise of all GAP divisions to deliver a complete infrastructure solution for the events industry. This allows us to quickly source specialist equipment, develop bespoke solutions, and provide a single point of contact for your event.

Our Events Team offers a fully project managed installation and recovery service on everything we supply, and our management team has decades of experience in the industry to deliver outstanding customer service and equipment. 

We have a full understanding of the tight calendar window in which our customers work to and the need for quality kit, delivered and collected in full and on time.

We have excellent relationships with our suppliers, allowing us to quickly and easily source specialist equipment or develop bespoke solutions that meet you needs. From tower lights and portable toilets to man baskets and extension forks - GAP Events has what you need. Each event is offered a single point of contact, available 24/7, offering peace of mind that regardless of the time, someone will be on hand to resolve any issues that arise. 

  • One-stop-shop for event management
  • Full backing of all GAP divisions to meet stock requirements
  • Excellent supplier relationships to source everything you need
  • Bespoke service available
  • Environmentally friendly products available
  • Event security solutions also available

Barrier Systems

We offer a comprehensive range of barriers designed to secure sites, manage crowds, and control access across a wide variety of events.

Our barrier range includes marketing-leading Smart Weld crowd control barriers, heavy-duty (MET) barriers, angled barriers and one-piece Chapter 8 barriers, allowing us to tailor layouts to your specific site requirements to maintain safety and compliance while ensuring a professional finish.

Fencing Systems

Our range of temporary fencing allows you to secure and manage your event site while keeping event attendees safe. We provide event-standard fence panels and hoarding, available with a wide selection of stabilising accessories and both vehicle and pedestrian gates to complement any site layout.

Trackway & Flooring

We offer a versatile range of man-handleable trackway and flooring systems to suit a wide variety of event applications. From temporary roadways and pedestrian walkways to stage pads and indoor or outdoor flooring, our systems are available in light, medium, and heavy-duty formats to match your site requirements.

Power & Lighting

We have the perfect equipment to light up and power any event from mobile lighting towers and floodlights to super-silent generators that comply with local and European noise regulations. We work with you to advise on the number of generators or lighting towers required to achieve any level of power or site illumination. 

Plant & Equipment

We provide a nationwide service with our comprehensive range of plant equipment to support event builds, site infrastructure and production teams.

We take pride in working with our customers to ensure they get the right equipment to make their event run smoothly. So whether you need a scissor lift or cherry picker to put the finishing touches on some staging or a heavy duty excavator to navigate those muddy fields, leave it to us. 

Welfare Services

Our team works with you to make lift more comfortable at events. We provide  nationwide welfare and sanitation solutions designed to keep event sites comfortable, hygienic and fully compliant.

We have a number of products where are available for hire including portable chemical toilets, ADA approved wheelchair access toilets, urinals, shower blocks and self contained mobile eco welfare units. You can also rest assured these products will be serviced to the highest standards. 

Tools & Accessories

We offer a range of reliable tools and accessories to support every stage of your event build and site operation. With decades of experience and a nationwide network of depots, we supply only market-leading, fully maintained equipment you can depend on. 

Lifting Equipment

GAP Lifting & TIC provides one of the industry’s largest selections of lifting equipment and safety accessories, all maintained to full LOLER and PUWER compliance. Our range includes chains, slings, shackles, forklift extensions, material lifts, aluminium gantries and more.

For safe working at height, we supply safety harnesses, lanyards and fall-arrest systems, with options available in all standard lengths. Our nationwide Test, Inspection & Certification (TIC) service is also available both in-depot and onsite.

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Get in touch with our team to discuss your Event requirements today.