ERA Convention “Changing Rental” Oslo – 15-16 May 2012 PRELIMINARY AGENDA
TUESDAY – 15 May 2012 10.30-16.30
REGISTRATION
Lobby
VISITS OF RENTAL DEPOTS [OPTIONAL] 12.00-14.00
14.00-15.00
A visit of 2 rental depots in the Oslo area, one of Ramirent and one of UCO, will be organized. Participants to the convention can register for these visits when booking their participation to the convention. Buses to the rental depots will leave at 12.00 in front of the hotel.
LUNCHTIME – Participants make their own arrangements
PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT Room Film Speaker: Jörg Bachmann, Loxam
ROUNDTABLE: NATIONAL RENTAL ASSOCIATIONS / LOCAL RENTAL MARKETS Presentations by rental associations’ managers on their national rental market/industry. Speakers:
15.00-16.00
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Room Kunst
Valeriy Klimenko, Russian Rental Association Odd Arne Gansmo, Norwegian Rental Association
Moderator: Michel Petitjean, ERA
ROUNDTABLE: INNOVATION IN RENTAL OPERATIONS Changes in marketing, in operating platforms and logistical networks in rental companies. Speakers: -
Chris Davies, HSS Steeve McIntyre, Speedy Hire
Moderator: Stéphane Hénon, Loxam
Room Opera
16.00-16.30
COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION
Foyer
PLENARY SESSION
16.30-18.30
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Welcome address, Gérard Déprez, ERA President
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The European financial situation, its consequences on the economy in general and the construction industry in particular, Harald Magnus Andreassen, Chief Economist, First Securities
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Construction industry update, Eduardo Rodriguez Priego, IHS Global
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Rental expectations in the construction industry, Kurt Opseth, CEO, Backe Group
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Trends in the European Rental Industry, Marianne Chalcraft, Chair of the ERA’s Committee on Statistics
Room Opera
Moderator: Arne Karsten Bugge, Norwegian Rental Association
18.30-20.00
COCKTAIL AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION
Foyer
EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS DINNER Organized jointly by International Rental News and the European Rental Association. Supported by: Gold Sponsor: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Silver Sponsors: Caterpillar, El Björn, Husqvarna Moderator: Torkjell Berulfsen, a famous Norwegian television personality. SHORTLISTED COMPANIES:
20.00-22.30
Large Rental Company of the Year (>€15 million revenues) AFI-Uplift (UK) GAP Group (UK) Kiloutou (France) Nixon Hire (UK)
Room Opera
Small Rental Company of the Year (<€15 million revenues) Johnny Servis (Czech Republic) Naboen Utleie (Norway) NRC (Russia) Rentforce (Russia) Rental Product of the Year in 2011 Caterpillar (300.9D mini-excavator) Hilti (TE 3000-AVR breaker) Hinowa (IIIS system for aerial platforms) JLG Industries (1500SJ aerial Avenue platform) Jules Bordet 142 TowerLight (VB9 LED Battery Ibird lighting tower)
ERA The European Rental Association AISBL
B-1140 0 Brussels, Belgium Rental Person of the Year Phone: +32 2 761 1604 Fax:dinner+32 2 761 1699 To be announced at the awards in Oslo.
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In addition, the judging panel may present a Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEDNESDAY – 16 May 2011 SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT Room Film
Speaker: Kevin Minton, Construction Plant-hire Association
ROUNDTABLE: COMPACTION Review of the different aspects of compaction between: - Big and small compactors - Long term and short term rent Speakers:
08.30-9.30
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Room Kunst
Martin Schickel, Liebherr Björn Jakobsen, Atlas Copco Construction Technique Alexander Greschner, Amman
Moderator: TBC
ROUNDTABLE: PRIVATE OWNERSHIP VS FINANCIAL EQUITY Influence of ownership on short term and long term strategies Speakers: -
Room Opera
Antoine Ernoult-Dairane, Sagard Nina Aasland, Naboen Utleie
Moderator: Martti Ala-Härkönen, Ramirent
09.30-10.00
COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION
Foyer
ERA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Speakers: 10.00-11.00
Room Opera -
Gérard Déprez, ERA President Michel Petitjean, ERA Secretary General Colin Wood, Treasurer
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Avenue Jules Bordet 142 B-1140 0 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 2 761 1604 Fax: +32 2 761 1699
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COMMITTEE REPORT: EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY AND THEFT Room Film Speaker: Martin Holmgren, Cramo ROUNDTABLE: GOING GLOBAL IN RENTAL From Local to Global → How to succeed Speakers: 11.00-12.00
Room Kunst
Trond Hatlestad, Malthus Norty Turner, Riwal
Moderator: Erkki Norvio, Intera Partners ROUNDTABLE: CHANGE IN FINANCING What changes should rental companies expect from the financial community when it comes to fund their important capital needs for equipment? Room Opera Speaker(s): Richard Thomas, Ashtead TBC Moderator: Jeff Eisenberg, Riwal
12.00-12.30
COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION
Foyer
PLENARY SESSION •
12.30-13.30
Guest Speaker: Rohit Talwar
Rohit Talwar is an internationally renowned futurist, award winning inspirational speaker, consultant and change agent. His core talent lies in motivating teams to think differently, act fast and be FIRST to the FUTURE. Rohit is a personal advisor to CEOs of global corporations, innovative start up companies and governments.
Room Opera
Rohit focuses on how companies can address emerging opportunities and risks, develop powerful and inspiring future visions and create organisations capable of achieving and sustaining peak performance in a fast changing environment. • 13.30-15.00
Closure of Convention, Gérard Déprez, ERA President
NETWORKING LUNCH AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION
ERA The European Rental Association AISBL
Avenue Jules Bordet 142 B-1140 0 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 2 761 1604 Fax: +32 2 761 1699
Foyer
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