International Rental News - June 2023
22 May 2023
IRN100 SURVEY
This year’s IRN100 survey has revealed historic high investment levels among the 100 largest equipment rental companies in the world, while North America leads the way in terms of growth. Murray Pollok reports.
INTERVIEW: EQIN, THE NETHERLANDS
Part of a streamlined strategy of growth, Dutch company EQIN is planning expansion into Western Europe. Speaking to IRN deputy editor Lewis Tyler, EQIN CEO Erwin Claus reveals details of the expansion and discusses how the company is approaching digitisation and sustainability.
FEATURE: SPECIALTY RENTAL
While the number of rental companies offering specialist services is increasing, demand from customers is driving them towards new areas of specialism through acquisitions and expanded service offerings. Lewis Tyler reports.
THE WRIGHT COLUMN
The rental industry could be in the middle of an existential crisis due to high inflation and interest rates. IRN columnist Andy Wright says getting paid fairly could help tackle the issue.
ERA/IRN RENTAL TRACKER
While Europe’s rental sector has seen mixed results in the first quarter of 2023, responses to the ERA/IRN Rental Tracker show some signs of confidence, with responses largely positive, but softening.
NEWS
Atlas Copco acquires pump specialist, EquipmentShare complete funding round, EQIN outlines European growth strategy.
ERA PAGE
With the release of its updated Equipment CO2 Calculator, ERA says it enables rental companies to make more sustainable choices when using equipment.
IRE & APEX: LAST MINUTE SHOW NEWS
Electric equipment is likely to be high on the agenda for OEMs at APEX and IRE in June, but what else can exhibitors expect to see?
SHOW PREVIEW PLANTWORX
Key themes, innovations and events at the biennial Plantworx trade show, which takes place between the 13 and 15 June at the East of England Arena & Events Centre, Peterborough.
MINI AND MIDI EXCAVATORS
Able to carry out work that larger machinery cannot, excavators in the mini and midi range are growing in popularity, but what features are OEMs investing in to reflect customer demand? Lewis Tyler reports.
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