International Rental News - January-February 2025
21 February 2025
INTERVIEW: JEAN-SEBASTIAN GUIOT, SALTI
Family-owned rental company Salti has plans to be a top four player in France. CEO and president Jean-Sebastian Guiot reveals the secrets behind the plans.
INTERVIEW: STUART DEAN, KENNARDS HIRE
Speaking to IRN, incoming Kennards Hire CEO Stuart Dean outlines his vision for the company and pays tribute to Bill Whitehouse.
Q4 ERA/IRN RENTALTRACKER
Recent surveys have seen a drop in sentiment, but is there hope on the horizon in Europe?
ALTERNATIVE POWER: HYDROGEN
Access equipment OEMs are taking different approaches to the use of hydrogen power. Jeff Pao reports.
COUNTRY FOCUS: SPAIN
The path to growth in Spain has not been clear, but sentiment among companies, especially in the niche segment, is growing.
2025 OUTLOOK FOR RENTAL?
IRN hears from rental companies on what they are expecting for the coming year. Is growth on the agenda?
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN RENTAL
With health and safety a burning issue, stakeholders in equipment rental companies are aiming to improve outcomes for employees. Jeff Pao reports.
UNITED/H&E: IS IT A GOOD MATCH?
Murray Pollok looks at some of the details behind the proposed US$4.8 billion deal, and analyses how it could impact the North American market.
PREVIEW: BAUMA 2025
With the show just months away, more details from both organisers and exhibitors have been revealed. Lewis Tyler reports.
SHOW GUIDE: EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW, UK
The biggest equipment rental event in the UK returns in February, and the topic of the energy transition will be on the minds of many.
PREVIEW IAPAS/IPAF SUMMIT
2025 IAPAs set to celebrate excellence and best practice in the access industry this March.
LIGHTING TOWERS
With hybrid and solar becoming increasingly popular methods of power, how are OEMs ensuring they meet end user challenges?
GENSETS AND COMPRESSORS
How are OEMs meeting the demand for greener, smarter technology. Lewis Tyler reports.
NEWS
United/H&E deal; Hilti and Renta partnership; Yanmar Compact Equipment pulls out of Bauma.
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