International Rental News - January-February 2024

NEWS
Renta and Hilti in asset tagging partnership; United’s carbon emissions estimator; Loxam predicts significant growth in Brazil.

THE WRIGHT COLUMN
IRN columnist Andy Wright addresses why OEMs, rental companies and end users must work together to achieve long-term net zero targets.

ERA/IRN RENTALTRACKER
Recent surveys revealed a deterioration in business sentiment. Will Q4 of 2023 follow that trend?

JEFF EISENBERG ON RENTING STAGE V GENSETS
While Stage V gensets may be an environmentally friendly option, factors including cost, regulation and demand can make them a challenge for rental companies, writes Jeff Eisenberg.

INTERVIEW I: COATES ON NEW DIVISIONS
A power & HVAC business unit was added to the Coates offering in 2023. The head of that business tells IRN how it has allowed the company to diversify and complement its existing offering.

INTERVIEW II: ALEXANDER GRESCHNER, WACKER NEUSON
Alexander Greschner, chief sales officer at the Wacker Neuson Group, talks growth in Europe and North America, electrification and the company’s plans to meet customer needs.

INTERVIEW III: VINVENT ALBASINI, AVESCO
IRN’s Murray Pollok talks to Vincent Albasini, CEO of Avesco Rent Group, about Avesco’s growing water treatment rental business.

SUSTAINABILITY IN RENTAL
IRN speaks to Speedy Hire, Renta, Ashtead and others to find out what sustainability goals they have set and the processes they have initiated to achieve them.

POWER RENTALS & BESS SYSTEMS
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are among the most versatile units on a construction site, and, alongside compact and compliant options, are growing in popularity.

PREVIEW: ARA SHOW
The largest equipment and event rental show returns in February, with the future of rental and rental-ready products to be highlighted through exhibits, keynote sessions and workshops.

PREVIEW: INTERMAT
With sustainability the main focus at Intermat 2024, KHL journalists spoke to exhibitors to find out what new launches will be on show and how they will reflect the sustainable theme.

PREVIEW: EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW (EHS)
Innovation is the word for organisers this year, with safety, efficiency and sustainability in the rental sector to be explored at the sold out show.

ERA PAGE
After hosting numerous events, engaging in various activities, and implementing new tools to enhance the promotion and support of rentals throughout 2023, ERA outlines its plans for 2024.

LIGHTING TOWERS
Portable, low-emission units that deliver on efficiency are high in demand for end users. Lewis Tyler reports on how new models are reflecting that demand.

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