International Rental News Magazine

THE WRIGHT COLUMN
IRN columnist Andy Wright reveals why data utilisation is critical
in adding value to rental companies and customers.

ERA/IRN RENTAL TRACKER
Recent surveys revealed a deterioration in confidence, but has that carried over to 2024? Murray Pollok reports.

ERA PAGE
The ERA Convention will focus on ‘The Future of Rental Solutions’, with emphasis on rentals role in the energy transition.

SHOW GUIDE INTERMAT
KHL journalists profile some of the highlights at Intermat, with sustainability the watch word.

PREVIEW ERA CONVENTION
The European Rental Association’s 18th annual convention is on 15 and 16 May in Lisbon. Lewis Tyler previews the key themes.

PREVIEW EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS
Europe’s rental industry will be celebrated in Lisbon, but which companies make up the shortlists?

REVIEW ARA SHOW
IRN’s Lewis Tyler reports on the new products and collaborations unveiled in New Orleans.

INTERVIEW REIC
Kevin Fitzgerald, executive chairman of REIC on why the company made the move into specialty rental, and why the potential of the market means it is staying the course. Jenny Lescohier reports.

FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Productivity and downtime are just two areas that fleet management software is improving, but what other areas can it improve for fleet owners?

ALTERNATIVE POWER
Electric models may be the most popular method of alternative-power, but recent developments in hydrogen and solar are providing viable options.

MINI AND MIDI EXCAVATORS
Mini and midi excavators have seen significant development in recent years, making them an attractive proposition as a rental product. IRN looks at some of those developments.

COUNTRY REPORT BRAZIL
Beset by inflation, supply chain crisis and lack of infrastructure projects, the outlook for Brazil has been uncertain for some time, but is that about to change?