Maui Matsuri recognizes Service Rentals and Supplies Inc. with 2025 Business Award

The 23rd annual Maui Matsuri named Service Rentals & Supplies, Inc. as this year’s Business Award recipient for its commitment to the community, which has been a reflection of core values passed down through generations.

The company will be recognized during the Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival on Saturday, May 24, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Entertainment Stage.

“For over 50 years, Service Rentals & Supplies, Inc. has been a cornerstone of Maui’s construction industry, providing essential equipment while strengthening communities across Hawaiʻi,” said Justin Yanagida, president of the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui. “While the company continues to grow, the Ouye family remains dedicated to supporting local events, community groups and rebuilding efforts in Lahaina.”

In 1971, Richard, James and Isami Ouye founded Service Rentals & Supplies, Inc. in Kahului, Maui to meet the growing needs of a rapidly developing community. Their construction equipment rental company filled a vital role in supporting Hawai‘i’s expanding construction industry.

Since then, Service Rentals has grown into a statewide operation with six branches – two on Maui, one on Kaua‘i, two on Hawai‘i Island and one on O‘ahu. The company remains committed to providing both large and small equipment to communities across the islands.

Today, the Ouye family continues the tradition of delivering friendly, family-oriented service while giving back to the community. Service Rentals regularly donates equipment to support fundraisers, church events and, most recently, the rebuilding efforts in Lahaina.

Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival

The Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival is on Saturday, May 24, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the UH Maui College.

The event features free entertainment including, Japanese lion with Michele Chin-Purcell from San Diego, Calif., Anju Madoka – folk singer/shamisen player, taiko performances, classical and folk Japanese dancing, as well as the popular Saimin and Natto Eating Contest. The event will also welcome a new activity with an esports competition held in the Pilina Student Lounge.

The festival is presented by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, and supported in part by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development. Other major sponsors are Island Honda, IBEW Local 1186, UH Maui College, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center and Maui Taiko.

For more information on the Maui Matsuri events, visit mauimatsuri.com.