ERA Convention 2012 Programme

ERA Convention 2012 Changing Rental Oslo 15-16 May 2012

PROGRAMME

Dear colleagues, I warmly welcome you to our annual convention in Oslo, the meeting place of Europe’s construction equipment rental industry this year. The theme of this year’s convention is “Changing Rental”.

Over two days we will be able to discuss trends and evolutions in our industry, both in terms of rental operations as well as in financing. Some roundtables will be dedicated to particular rental markets, in Norway and Russia and to compaction.

Others will look at the comparative advantages of different ownership structures for rental companies and at the challenges and opportunities for European rental companies to grow into global markets.

As every year, the Plenary Session will be dedicated to providing you with a state of the construction and rental industries in Europe. We will also hear about the consequences of the current European financial situation and be able to discuss rental expectations from the construction industry. Looking beyond current market conditions, our guest speaker, Mr Rohit Talwar, an internationally renowned futurologist, will introduce us to the long-term factors that will have an impact on our industry and of which we should be aware. The Convention will also be the occasion for the ERA’s Committees to report on their activities and hear about your expectations for future areas of focus of our activities.

Finally, the Convention will celebrate professionalism and expertise in our industry during the European Rental Awards dinner, organized jointly by the European Rental Association and International Rental News.

I strongly believe that this programme will be inspiring for all of us and that we will all go home having learned a lot from each other. I very much look forward to having fruitful debates with you.

Kind regards, Michel Petitjean Secretary General

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LOGISTICS / USEFUL INFORMATION

The ERA Convention 2012 is taking place at: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sonja Henies plass 3, 0185 Oslo Norway

EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION FLOORPLAN

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Kaeser

Ditch Witch

ATN

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Armada

Vermeer

RSE

Sycor 7

Lawson Ritchie Bros. banner

Linddana

Caterpillar banner

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El Bjorn banner

Guard S. 27

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Husqvarna banner 17

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Caterpillar 16

Thwaites

KHL/IRN 15

Al-Vac

Trackunit Kosran

Entrance to Convention Area

CONVENTION AREA

Brendon

USEFUL ONSITE PHONE NUMBERS For Side Events, Speakers and Panels, please contact: Michel Baumgartner David Howard Michel Petitjean

+32 475 961 135 +32 486 504 768 +33 607 372 403

For Registrations to the ERA Convention and Rental Awards Dinner, contact: Benedicte Lambert

+32 476 655 733

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VISITS TO RENTAL DEPOTS As part of the European Rental Association Convention participants have the opportunity to visit two leading rental companies in the vicinity on Tuesday 15 May.

RAMIRENT is a Finland based rental group and with

UCO is a Norway based rental and services

over 3000 employees and over 350 outlets in 13 countries mainly in Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe, Ramirent is Europe’s third largest rental company. Ramirent’s core product groups consist of lifts, heavy machinery, tower cranes and hoists, scaffolding, modular space, safety and formwork, light machinery and power and heating.

company with over 200 employees providing, among other things, elevators and lifts, scaffolding, modular space, concrete equipment and heating and ventilation.

BUSES / TRANSPORTATION

CONTACTS FOR VISITS TO RENTAL DEPOTS

The buses for the Rental Depot Visits depart from the Entrance of the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel at 12.00 on Tuesday 15 May.

Michel Baumgartner David Howard

EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS DINNER The European Rental Awards Dinner takes place in the Convention Area at 20.00 Tuesday 15 May. The Dinner will be preceded by a cocktail in the Exhibition Area from 18.30.

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+32 475 961 135 +32 486 504 768

EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS 2012 GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

SHORTLISTED COMPANIES Large Rental Company of the Year

Small Rental Company of the Year

(>€15 million revenues)

(<€15 million revenues)

AFI-Uplift (UK)

Johnny Servis (Czech Republic)

GAP Group (UK)

Naboen Utleie (Norway)

Kiloutou (France)

NRC (Russia)

Nixon Hire (UK)

Rentforce (Russia)

Rental Product of the Year in 2011

Rental Person of the Year

Caterpillar (300.9D mini-excavator)

Winner to be announced at the awards dinner.

Hilti (TE 3000-AVR breaker) Hinowa (IIIS system for aerial platforms) JLG Industries (1500SJ aerial platform) TowerLight (VB9 LED Battery Ibird lighting tower)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner to be announced at the awards dinner.

ORGANIZED BY

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PROGRAMME ERA Convention 2012

CHANGING RENTAL Oslo, 15-16 May 2012 Agenda

TUESDAY 15 May 2012 10:30 - 16:30

Lobby

12:00 - 14:00

LUNCHTIME Participants make their own arrangements

Room Film

PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT Speaker Jörg Bachmann, Loxam

Room Kunst

ROUNDTABLE: National rental associations / local rental markets Presentations by rental associations’ managers on their national rental market/industry Speakers Valeriy Klimenko, Russian Rental Association

Odd Arne Gansmo, Norwegian Rental Association Moderator Michel Petitjean, ERA

Room Opera

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Registration

VISITS OF RENTAL DEPOTS [OPTIONAL] Please refer to page 4 for details

14:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 16:00

Late Morning / Afternoon

ROUNDTABLE: Innovation in rental operations Changes in marketing, in operating platforms and logistical networks in rental companies.

Speakers Chris Davies, HSS

Steve McIntyre, Speedy Hire Moderator Stéphane Hénon, Loxam

PROGRAMME

TUESDAY 15 May 2012

Afternoon

16.00 - 16.30

Foyer

COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION

16.30 - 18.30

Room Opera

PLENARY SESSION • Welcome address, Gérard Déprez, ERA President • The European financial situation, its consequences on the economy in general and the construction industry in particular, Harald Magnus Andreassen, Chief Economist, First Securities • Construction industry update, Eduardo Rodriguez Priego, IHS Global • Rental expectations in the construction industry, Kurt Opseth, CEO, Backe Group • Trends in the European Rental Industry, Marianne Chalcraft, Chair of the ERA’s Committee on Statistics Moderator Arne Karsten Bugge, Norwegian Rental Association

18:30 - 20:00

Foyer

COCKTAIL AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION

20:00 - 22:30

Room Opera

EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS DINNER Organized jointly by International Rental News and the European Rental Association, supported by: • •

Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsors:

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Caterpillar, El Björn, Husqvarna

Moderator Torkjell Berulfsen, Norwegian tv personality SHORTLISTED COMPANIES LARGE RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR (>€15 million revenues) • AFI-Uplift (UK) / GAP Group (UK) / Kiloutou (France) /

Nixon Hire (UK) 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 platform) / TowerLight (VB9 LED Battery Ibird lighting tower) RENTAL PERSON OF THE YEAR / LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • To be announced at the awards dinner in Oslo.

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PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY 16 May 2012 8:30 - 9:30

Morning

Room Film

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT Speaker Kevin Minton, Construction Plant-hire Association

Room Kunst

ROUNDTABLE: Compaction Review of the different aspects of compaction between • Big and small compactors • Long term and short term rent Speakers Martin Schickel, Liebherr

Björn Jakobsen, Atlas Copco Construction Technique

Alexander Greschner, Amman Moderator Stefan Ponea, Industrial Access

Room Opera

ROUNDTABLE: Private ownership vs financial equity Influence of ownership on short term and long term strategies Speakers Antoine Ernoult Dairaine, Sagard

Nina Aasland, Naboen Utleie Moderator Martti Ala-Härkönen, Cramo

9:30 - 10:00

Foyer

COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION

10:00 - 11:00

Room Opera

ERA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Speakers Gérard Déprez, ERA President

Michel Petitjean, ERA Secretary General

Colin Wood, Treasurer

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PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY 16 May 2012 11:00 - 12:00

Late Morning / Afternoon

Room Film

COMMITTEE REPORT: EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY AND THEFT Speaker Martin Holmgren, Cramo

Room Kunst

ROUNDTABLE: Going global in rental From Local to Global → How to succeed Speakers Trond Hatlestad, Malthus

Norty Turner, Riwal Moderator Erkki Norvio, Intera Partners

Room Opera

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?

Speakers Richard Thomas, Ashtead Moderator Jeff Eisenberg, Riwal

12:00 - 12:30

Foyer

COFFEE BREAK AND TABLE-TOP EXHIBITION

12:30 - 13:30

Room Opera

PLENARY SESSION 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 startup companies and governments. 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.

CLOSURE OF CONVENTION Speaker Gérard Déprez, ERA President

13:30 - 15:00

Foyer

NETWORKING LUNCH AND TABLE - TOP EXHIBITION

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PLENARY

SESSION SPEAKERS Harald Magnus Andreassen Chief Economist, First Securities Harald Magnus Andreassen is a Norwegian economist. He graduated from the University of Oslo with a cand.oecon. degree in 1984. He was a board member of the Foundation for Student Life in Oslo from 1982 to 1984. He worked for the Norwegian Bankers’ Association from 1984 to 1989 and Econ from 1989 to 1994 before becoming chief economist in Elcon Securities. Since 1999 he has held the same position in First Securities. He has also been involved in the Norwegian Polytechnic Society.

Eduardo Rodriguez Priego IHS Global Eduardo Rodriguez-Priego is EMEA Director of IHS Global Insight Construction and Manufacturing Industries Consulting Services. He offers services related to market sizing, market potential and market growth in key construction and manufacturing related industries, such as contracting, building materials, heavy equipment, and rental services. He has hands on experience in the construction and real estate sector, where he has held positions as engineer and manager in Spain, UK, Romania and Germany. Eduardo is a qualified MSc Civil Engineer and holds an Insead MBA.

Kurt Opseth, CEO Backe Group Kurt Opseth is Managing Director of Backe Entreprenør Holding AS. A qualified civil engineer, he attended university at NTNU in Trondheim from 1979 – 1983. He started his career as a consulting engineer and has been head of a cement factory. He was Managing Director of Bautas (Ramirent) from June 1997 – December 2005.

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Marianne Chalcraft Chair of the ERAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee on Statistics Marianne Chalcraft was trained at Bain and Company, where she worked on a wide variety of strategy consulting projects for multi-national clients in a range of industries. She subsequently worked for Burlington Consultants, specialising in commercial due diligence for private equity, and in market intelligence. Since 2003 she has worked for the Lavendon Group in market strategy roles. Marianne has been Chair of the ERA Statistics Committee since October 2010.

Rohit Talwar Guest Speaker Rohit Talwar is regarded as one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading professional futurists who brings a truly global perspective to his work - drawing on experience gained from speaking and working on all five continents. He combines in-depth research and over 20 years of practical experience to help global businesses develop real insights into future possibilities and act on them to create powerful strategies and deliver innovative change.

Torkjell Berulfsen European Rental Awards Presenter Torkjell Berulfsen is a Norwegian television personality. He took his education at the University of Oslo, graduating in the English language. He worked at the University College of London from 1967 to 1968, and was later an editor for a NorwegianEnglish dictionary. He started working for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in 1971, and has presented many television and radio shows. He won Gullruten awards in 2002 and 2007.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

AL-vac A/S Sector/Industry/Service: Vacuum lifters / construction / rental Contact Person: Michael Ladefoged Tel: +45 97810304; Mob: +45 21782007 Email: ml@al-vac.dk Website: www.al-vac.com Description: EXPERTS IN VACUUM LIFTING THAT YOU CAN RELY ON AL - vac® is a world leader in vacuum lifting technology simply because we concentrate all our expertise and energy into developing the technology for lifting by means of vacuum.

No supplier has a broader line of vacuum lifting products than AL - vac® ! We produce vacuum lifters with lifting capacities up to 8,000 kg.

AL - vac® vacuum lifters are ideal for numerous lifting tasks: • kerb stones • flag stones • concrete elements • granite and marble stones • pipes • steel plates etc...

Armada Dynamics AS Sector/Industry/Service: Rental and Equipment Management Software Contact Person: Hans-Ole Liseth Tel: +47 98 22 39 53 Email: hol@armadadynamics.no Website: www.armadadynamics.no/en Description: Armada Dynamics AS is the developer of the Armada EQM Rental management solution (EQM). The EQM solution will be the premier solution for any businesses that rent, sell and service equipment. Our solution is supporting both small companies and the second largest rental company in Europe.

The solution will be especially attractive to industries which sell, rent and service construction machinery, construction equipment, scaffolding and bulk items, tents, barracks, halls, offshore equipment, dispensers, etc.

We have offices in Norway and California, USA. The solution is currently available in more than 20 countries through our partners and is translated to more than 10 languages.

Visit our booth and be inspired by the possibilities of becoming an EQM Partner.

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ATN Sector/Industry/Service: Manufacturer of Aerial Work Platforms Contact Person: Dominique Lacombe Tel: +33 614 435 884 Email: contact@atnplatforms.com Website: www.atnplatforms.com Description: ATN Platforms designs and manufactures in France a range of AWP machines, especially made for the AWP Rental Industry.

The first one provides customers with greater horizontal reach (3,74 meters) keeping the same concept basis as PIAF 880R/PIAF 1000R. This range stands out for its all-hydraulic technology.

Regarding the Zebra 16, the most important features are: its 9.30mts of horizontal outreach and the oscillating axle.

Both machines complete the current range; PIAF 810 on tracks and PIAF 880R/1000R, Zebra 12 meters and the scissor lift models (CX12 and CX15).

Brendon Powerwashers Sector/Industry/Service: Manufacturer of Industrial Powerwashers Contact Person: Chris Hendy Tel: +44 1984 624500 Email: chris@powerwashers.co.uk Website: www.powerwashers.co.uk Description: Brendon is a trusted Family Business formed in the late 1970's. And today is One of the largest Manufacturers of Engine Driven Powerwashers in Europe.

A leading Brand in the European Construction and Rental Markets. These very competitive and demanding markets rely on companies investing in the most robust and feature benefit products available for their customers.

Preferred suppliers to many of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Rental Companies. The range starts at small electric models through to the full highway Brendon Bowserwasher Range. Pressure outputs vary from 100 bar - 350 bar.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Caterpillar Sector/Industry/Service: Manufacturer of industrial goods Contact Person: Dan Brennan, Pierre-Laurent Verdon Tel: +41 22 8494698 Email: Brennan_Dan@cat.com Website: www.cat.com Description: Caterpillar is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services.

Caterpillar serves the rental industry through its own dealer network. Dealers offer fleet solutions through the Cat Rental Store or their own local brand in over 100 countries in the world and 29 countries in Europe.

They also develop partnerships with independent rental companies by providing them with solutions that specifically meet their requirements such as: equipment, financing, extended warranty, product support and disposal solutions. http://www.caterpillar.com

Ditch Witch Sector/Industry/Service: Underground Construction Tel: +1 800 654 6481 Email: info@ditchwitch.com Website: www.ditchwitch.com Description: The Ditch Witch organization specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality underground construction equipment. The company is a one-stop source for trenchers, vibratory plows, backhoes, electronic guidance and locating tools, horizontal directional drilling systems, drill pipe, downhole tools, chain, teeth and sprockets, vacuum excavation systems, excavator-tool carriers, and compact tool carriers.

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El-Björn Sector/Industry/Service: Power Light Climate Contact Person: Lars-Owe Kron Tel: +46 (0)371-588 132 Email: lars-owe.kron@elbjorn.se Website: www.elbjorn.com Description: El-Björn AB is a company in the Construction and Electrical industry. Under the name "ElBjörn" we develop, manufacture and market complete solutions for Power, Lighting and Climate for temporary installations. Our customers are primarily found in construction/ rental companies and industry, we reach them through dealers, wholesalers and builder suppliers. Our customers are professional users and the primary markets targeted are Europe, Nordics and the Baltic States. A significant proportion of El-Björn’s turnover is exports, divided into different markets. El-Björn AB is a sister company to El-Bjørn AS in Norway. Parent company of both companies is El-Björn Holding AB. Headquarters, manufacturing and warehouse are in Anderstorp, in the middle of Småland, Sweden. A good location from a logistical point of view with the European market to be reached within 2-3 days.

Guard Systems ASA Contact Person: Morten Berntsen Tel: +47 90756195 Email: Morten.berntsen@guardsystems.com Website: www.guardsystems.com Description: Guard Systems is a leading actor in Europe and a preferred supplier of services for search / recovery, fleet management, electronic travel log and positioning of mobile objects.

The company is a Service Provider and a provider of software / hardware. This ensures customers End-to-end solutions with the best price / performance.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Husqvarna construction products Sector/Industry/Service: Equipment and tools for the construction industry Website: www.husqvarnacp.com Description: Husqvarna Construction Products is a market leader in machinery and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.

Our product range for the rental industry comprises of easy to use and service, power cutters, drilling equipment, diamond tools, floor saws, tile/table saws, as well as machines for surface preparation.

One example of an innovative system is a unique electric power cutter for both wet and dry cutting with accessories like dust collector, water tank and blades. Construction Products has 2,100 employees, 10 large factories around the world and is represented in more than 70 countries.

International Rental News/KHL Group Sector/Industry/Service: Publishing, exhibitions Contact Person: Murray Pollok Tel: +44 (0)1892 784088 Email: Murray.pollok@khl.com Website: www.khl.com Description: International Rental News (IRN) is the only magazine covering the global equipment rental market and is the official magazine of the European Rental Association (ERA).

IRN and its publisher, KHL Group, are joint organisers with ERA of the European Rental Awards. KHL Group is a specialist publisher of business to business magazines for the construction sector, with publications including Construction Europe, International Construction, Access International and Construction Latin America.

KHL also publishes weekly e-newsletters covering the rental, construction, access, cranes and demolition sectors, and its website, www.khl.com, provides online news updated daily. We also organise a wide range of exhibitions and conferences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see www.khl.com/ events.

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KAESER Kompressoren GmbH Sector/Industry/Service: Compressed Air Contact Person: Hans Hohlweg, Area Sales Manager Mobilair Northern Europe Tel: +47 90545675 Email: hans.hohlweg@kaeser.com Website: www.kaeser.com Description: Kaeser Kompressoren was established in 1919.

A 3rd generation family-owned company led by Tina Maria and Thomas Kaeser.

Headquarters is in Coburg, Germany, and with 3 production centres – Coburg , Gera , Lyon.

Worldwide 45 Kaeser subsidiaries with 4500 employees.

KAESER is one of the leading manufacturers of compressors and compressed air related equipment worldwide.

Kosran ECV Limited Sector/Industry/Service: Anti-Theft, Safety & Asset Management Systems for construction plant and powered access equipment machinery SECURITY I SAFETY I UTILISATION Contact Person: Patrick Sheeran CEO / Nadia Lhuissier (France & EU) Tel: Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 677 8258 / Beaugency France: +33 820 20 21 65 Email: p.sheeran@kosran.com / antivols.btp@kosran.fr Website: www.kosran.com / www.kosran.fr Description: The New Kosran Telematic Converter Module: Kosran has recently concluded a project to integrate their Security & Safety ECV-Electronic Coded Valve® (electromechnical) & SAC-Safety Access Control™ (electronic) Immobilisation Systems with any other Telematic-Tracking-Asset Management System via a new ‘telematic converter module’.

Kosran previously integrated two technologies: ECV® Electromechnical Engineering & Telematics to create the first, novel and new Electromechanical Immobilisation Tracking System. This provides remote machine control globally 24/7/365 by pc or sms text, from the plant managers desk or iPhone app, to his safe and secured fleets across multiple territories globally.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Lawson Software Sector/Industry/Service: IT/Rental Software Contact Person: Alf Reime; Matthew Bridge Tel: +47 95 89 52 03; +44 07788 178300 Email: alf.reime@no.lawson.com; matthew.bridge@uk.lawson.com Website: www.lawson.com/rental Description: Lawson Software, an Infor affiliate, with a rich history in developing industry-focused solutions that help customers become true industry leaders. Our solution provides the software support our many rental customers need for their rental business and beyond.

With a more comprehensive solution, we can also help you link all of your departments and branches with a single scalable business system.

Our solution will help you gain improved visibility over your equipment, customers, processes and finance. And, with a more complete overview, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help better manage complex rental contracts to provide a foundation for developing long-term partnerships with your most valued customers.

Linddana A/S Sector/Industry/Service: Producer of the TP wood chippers Contact Person: Mr. Klaus Holgersen, Mrs. Anne Mette Boldrup Tel: +45 76 90 40 43 Email: kh@linddana.com Website: www.linddana.com Description: Linddana A/S is placed in Denmark and has been producing the TP wood chipper since 1980. Today we are among the leading companies in Europe and are represented in more than 40 countries around the world.

The wide program of TP chippers covers chippers for hand feeding or crane feeding. To be mounted on tractors or mobile units with integrated engines. The sizes of chippers go from 100mm up to 400mm in maximum wood sizes.

Rental business has been one of the biggest groups of customers for TP Mobile chippers and especially the latest generation has been very successfully course of easy and reliable handling.

Learn more about Linddana and TP on www.linddana.com

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Rental Service Europe Sector/Industry/Service: Supplier to Rental Organisations Contact Person: Pieter Janssen Tel: +31 610 542607 Email: Pieter@rentalservice-europe.nl Website: www.rentalresvice-europe.nl Description: Supplier to all rental organisations for: • Pressure Washers – Power Washers • Light Towers – Solar Light Towers • Honda Tracked Dumpers • Pro-Duster Systems • Honda Spare Parts • Options for the hire industry: • Re-Rent – Split Rent

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Sector/Industry/Service: Industrial auctions Contact Person: Guylain Turgeon Tel: +31 76 5242600 Email: gturgeon@rbauction.com Website: www.rbauction.com Description: Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer and sells hundreds of thousands of industrial assets to online and on-site bidders from around the world every year. In 2011, the Company received 385,000 bidder registrations at its globally held unreserved public auctions and sold 268,500 equipment items and trucks, generating gross auction proceeds of USD 3.7 billion.

Through Ritchie Bros. auctions, owners of surplus equipment and trucks are able to remarket their assets to the highest bidders in the international market. Ritchie Bros. is the Gold Sponsor for the ERA Rental awards 2012.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

SYCOR GmbH Sector/Industry/Service: IT service provider | information and communications technology Contact Person: Lars Podszuweit Tel: +49-551-4902095 Email: lars.podszuweit@sycor.de Website: www.sycor.de/en/microsoft_dynamics/ Description: Sycor is a full-service IT provider with 440 employees around the world.

With our fully integrated global ERP industry solution Sycor.Rental© based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, our team of experts and our full range of IT services, we are a competitive global IT partner for the rental industry.Sycor.Rental© – Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) – offers company-specific functionality to renters of construction machines (heavy and light equipment), mobile cranes, working platforms, trucks and trailers, vehicles and mobile containers. Satisfied customers are now using Sycor.Rental© in over 42 countries around the world in installed systems with 20 up to 850 concurrent users.

Thwaites Ltd Sector/Industry/Service: Manufacturer/Engineering/Site Dumpers Contact Person: Dave Webster Tel: +44 (0) 1926 422471 Email: davewebster@thwaitesdumpers.co.uk Website: www.thwaitesdumpers.co.uk Description: The Thwaites name is synonymous with the best quality dumpers on the market. Advanced design and investment in tooling provide today’s customers with the very best products at the cutting edge of technology. This means more than just the strength and reliability you know you can expect from Thwaites; it means an increased focus on customer satisfaction and safety across the range.

Thwaites specialise in dumpers, so you can be confident you are dealing with the experts.

Consistently at the forefront of dumper design, Thwaites has answered customers’ needs for more than six decades.

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Trackunit A/S Sector/Industry/Service: Fleet Management Contact Person: Jesper Rom Knudsen Tel: +45 40 83 20 00 Email: jrk@trackunit.com Website: www.trackunit.com Description: The Trackunit FMS is a Danish-produced fleet management system that helps companies effectively manage their fleets of machinery, trucks, company cars and more. The system is currently in use by leading manufacturers, distributors, rental companies and contractors within the machinery sector, as well as truck dealers and companies within the transport, service, agricultural and industrial sectors.

The Trackunit FMS is produced by M-tec A/S, a Danish company with many years of experience in fleet management and electronics production. We are committed to creating value for our customers by offering a high-quality, user-friendly fleet management system.

Our motto is: “Improving business”.

Vermeer EMEA Sector/Industry/Service: Construction, Utility installation, Tree Care and Recycling Contact Person: Robbert Dedding Tel: +31 6 22 99 0 545 Email: rdedding@vermeer.com Website: www.vermeer.com Description: The Vermeer product range offers new rental business opportunities to increase rental revenue within your existing markets. Even more interesting is the fact that Vermeer products can be door openers towards potential new rental customers.

Vermeer provides you with a wide choice in the following product ranges: ride-on and walk-behind Trenchers, Mini Skid Steers, Brush Chippers, Stump Cutters, Vacuum Excavators and Moles. Vermeer machines are easy to operate, easy to service and have a proven track record within the rental industry. Product support is provided by Vermeer’s worldwide service network! For more information please contact: Robbert Dedding, rdedding@ vermeer.com, +31 6 22 99 0 545.

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Wynne Systems Sector/Industry/Service: RentalMan: Aerial and Access, General Rental, Material Handling, Earthmoving, Industrial Rentals, Specialties (Safety, communications, construction site services), Modular, Pump, Power Generation and Compressors, Crane InfoManager: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Government, Retail, Communications, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy/Utilities, Education Contact Person: Lily Ige Tel: +1 949 224 6300 Email: lige@wynnesystems.com Website: www.wynnesystems.com Description: Wynne Systems is a global software company producing rental equipment software for the equipment industry and business intelligence tools for a large variety of sectors.

Our product offering is comprised of two powerhouse products based on the robust and reliable IBM i platform: RentalMan and InfoManager

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