European Rental Week 2024: rolling news
14 October 2024
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VSAA, the Swiss Working Platform Providers Association, in partnership with Avesco Rent, has organised a “Coffee in the Air” event across Switzerland Photo: Avesco Rent
Oct 15: “Coffee in the Air” in Switzerland
VSAA, the Swiss Working Platform Providers Association, in partnership with Avesco Rent, has organised a “Coffee in the Air” event across Switzerland which see’s platform lifts used to invite passers by to drink a coffee and to discuss the rental industry in the air.
The initiative, which started yesterday at a branch in Zurich and has since moved outside local supermarkets in Spreitenbach, is designed to encourage members to show what the rental business is to peole not connected to the industry.
IRN was told by Christoph Scaffner, director of rental machines and used equipment Switzerland, Avesco Rent, that each day the initiative takes place in a different region with a different model.
He said, “We had some good talks about the rental business and have built our network, even though that wasn’t the initial goal.
“We want to show what the rental business is, but the people not connected to the industry don’t know the business exisits. For them, it is important that we show we exist and increase the attractiveness of each branch.”
Tomorrow and the next three days it will take place outside homeware stores across Switzerland and the association is asking all members to organise something as part of the event.
Meanwhile, Avesco Rent CEO Cornelia Kuratli, will share three videos on the topics of Rental Week throughout the course of the week.
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Oct 15: Message from PSBW in Poland
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Oct 15: Zeppelin highlights sustainable brand
Germany-based rental company Zeppelin Rental is highlighting its green and emission-free combined solutions that it launched earlier this year.
ecoSolutions makes its entire range of climate-friendly, energy-efficient and resource-saving services available, including the hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) supply for rental machines, smart supply and disposal logistics, its Rental+ app for equipment sharing and digital traffic solutions.
On a post on LinkedIn, Dr. Markus Heidak, Senior CSR Manager at Zeppelin Rental, said, “Construction projects of the future will no longer be about individual services or products, but about holistic solutions that make it possible, for example, to comply with a certain CO₂ budget, to ensure CO₂-free work or to demonstrate significant resource savings.
Oct 15: AGGCON gets involved with ERW
Oct 15: JCB Insurance to host webinar alongside SPOA
The Scottish Plant Owners Association and JCB Insurance are hosting the “Insurance, what you really need to know” webinar at 10:00am (UK time) later this morning. The webinar will focus on a variety of topics, including how apprentices and young workers impact insurance, what insurance actually covers as well as a Q&A session. Click here to register.
Oct 14: KPMG provides update on European rental market
Martin Seban, director of strategy for KPMG is providing an update on the European rental market. He says construction activity in some parts of Europe is seeing a slowdown from the rebound it saw after the pandemic.
However, he says the region is set to boosted by the EU National Recovery and Resillience plan, with a 2.8% increase predicted in 2025.
Oct 14: Severin says sustainability remains a top priority
“The event emphasises the industry’s efforts to reduce carbon footprints, promote energy efficiency and minimise waste,” says Severin. “By integrating eco-friendly equipment and renewable energy solutions, we as an industry can deliver significant value to customers and communities.”
He says the event will showcase how the industry addresses global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion.
Oct 14: Rental Solutions offer unparalleled flexibility
Moving on to the second pillar, rental solutions, he says the event will showcase the latest advancements in rental equipment and technologies. “We want to show our ability to meet evolving customer needs while enhancing effieciency and adhering to the circular economy principles.
Oct 14: “The industry is nothing without the dedication, innovation and efficiency of our professionals”
In his opening speech, Severin says the event this year will focus on three pillars: People, rental solutions and sustainability. Discussing people, he says the industry is “nothing without the dedication, innovation and efficiency of our professionals.”
He continues, “ERW
Oct 14: ERW webinar kicks off
The European Rental Week webinar has just kicked off. Arne Severin, vice president of the ERA and chairman of the managing board of Zeppelin Rental is just about to speak from the Zeppelin head office in Munich....
Oct 14: Vanguard highlights the importance of collaboration
Oct 14: BERA “fully supports” European Rental Week
The Belgian Equipment Rental Association is taking part in European Rental Week for the first time since it was founded in 2023. The association said its board members will explain their experiences and love for the rental industry in a daily video titles “Rental is fun.”
Oct 14: Registration for Working in Rental for a Sustainable Future Webinar still open
Oct 14: French association reveals further ERW details
Oct 14: If you’re just joining us, today marks the start of the second annual European Rental Week. Click here to find out everything you need to know about the event.
Oct 14: Plant Hire Week is also kicking off today in the UK. The event will also host a webinar on Wednesday under the theme of “Debunking hire insurance myths with JCB Insurance.”
On the 17th, a ministerial visit to a Blackwood Plant Hire depot in Nairn, Scotland, has been arranged.
Oct 14: From 14:00 today the Working in Rental for a Sustainable Future Webinar, part of European Rental Week, will begin with an opening speech from Arne Severin, CEO of Zeppelin Rental.
The webinar will focus on sustainability within the equipment rental sector and cover a range of topics, including digitilisation and attraction and retention of people in the industry.
A full list of speakers can be found here. You can register for the webinar here.
Working in Rental for a Sustainable Future webinar speakers.
Oct 14: As was the case for 2023, this year will see promotional activity take place across Europe, including in France where rental association DLR will promote the ERA’s #RentalWeek2024 Social Media Challenge.
The ERA said the aim of the challenge is to encourage people to showcase what it is really like to work in the rental industry and highlight the rewarding aspects.
Click here to find out how to take part.
Oct 14: At the beginning of September the ERA confirmed the themes upon which ERW will focus on under the title of “Working in Rental for a Sustainable Future.” Click here to find out the key themes.
Oct 14: Hello, and welcome to IRN’s live news coverage of European Rental Week (ERW) 2024, where you will find the latest news and updates from the annual event.
This year marks the second edition of the event, organised by the European Rental Association (ERA) in collaboration with its National Association and Promotion Committees.
As we prepare for what will be a busy week, here are five things to expect from European Rental Week 2024.
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