International Rental News - September - October
NEWS
WillScot/McGrath deal called off; HSS CEO to step down amid strategy change; United acquires in Australia.
THE WRIGHT COLUMN
IRN columnist Andy Wright asks what do customers want, and reveals why price isn’t always the right answer.
ERA PAGE
The ERA looks at the key pillars that will shape the second instalment of European Rental Week in October, including sustainability, people and awareness of the rental concept.
PREVIEW BAUMA CHINA
Organisers of bauma China have said that many of the “global giants” will return this year. IRN looks at what visitors can expect to see in November in terms of exhibitor participation.
PREVIEW IRC
The latest trends shaping the Asian rental market will be on show at the International Rental Conference, with a variety of rental experts
sharing industry insights and best practices.
PREVIEW EUROPEAN RENTAL WEEK
The second annual European Rental Week will see a host of promotional activities aimed at promoting the rental industry, including a webinar featuring a number of industry experts. Lewis Tyler reports.
INTERVIEW ZEPPELIN RENTAL
Zeppelin Rental is aiming to lead the sector in its energy transition journey. Managing director Peter Schrader reveals how its new brand for green services will enable it to do so.
AI AND RENTAL FLEET MANAGEMENT
New developments in AI mean fleet owners can reduce downtime, improve productivity and make the maintenance process easier. Lewis Tyler investigates.
ICON 200
The latest ICON 200 reveals record sales among the biggest contractors in the world, but does that tell the whole story? Andy Brown reports.
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
In part two of our focus on recruitment and retention, IRN looks at the
initiatives rental companies have implemented to tackle skills and
worker shortages.
LIGHTING TOWERS
While traditional sets remain popular, is there room for more innovative units and will they tackle demand for efficiency and sustainability?