International Rental News - July-August 2020

28 July 2020

Included in this issue:

NEWS
easyNoleggio platform launched in Italy; Stage V deadline extended; Kubota introduces new mini excavator; Hitachi CM to stop manufacturing in Europe; WillScot and Mobile Mini merge; Sunbelt UK starts new business division.
PRODUCT UPDATE
Decontamination light from Lind Equipment helps fight Covid-19; Kubota introduces sustainable mini excavator; Takeuchi dumper replacement; Trime launches sanitising tunnel; Mecalc offers two machines in one.
REVIEW: RENTAL AWARDS
Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, this year’s European Rental Awards still went ahead – as an online event. IRN congratulates the winners.
COVID-19 AND RENTAL OPERATIONS
As rental companies have morphed to meet the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are finding that some adaptations could be worth holding onto beyond the crisis. Thomas Allen reports.
HAE: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
Carl Bartlett of the Hire Association Europe looks at safety on site, with a focus on rented earthmoving equipment and how rental companies can mitigate risk.
LOADERS
As the market for compact loaders changes, the need for safety remains constant. Thomas Allen reports
INTERVIEW: PIERRE BOELS
In an exclusive interview, Pierre Boels, President ERA and CEO Boels Rental, tells IRN how his company is rising to the challenge of the Covid-19 crisis.
GENSETS
The pressure of environmental regulations is changing the way power is generated. Thomas Allen explores the effects on genset rental, where there are certainly challenges but also opportunities.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
The pandemic has accelerated digital adoption, giving rental software providers a boost. Thomas Allen reports.
POWER TOOLS
Power tools are in constant use on jobsites, so they must be comfortable and efficient. Thomas Allen reports.
INTERVIEW: SANY EUROPE
Rental will help to drive acceptance of Sany Europe’s equipment in the European market, says Ronald Ziegler of the Construction Machinery division.