05.06.2008

ERA convention

The European Rental Association annual convention is underway in Amsterdam, this evening it announced its rental awards with UK based companies picking up most of the awards.

- Steve Corcoran chief executive of Speedy hire was named Rental Person of the Year.

- KDM of Northern Ireland won the Rental Company of the Year award for companies with less than 10 depots.

- Cramo was named Rental Company of the year with more than 10 locations.

- Gap Plant won the best Rental Safety Award

- Gen Set the best After Sales Service award

- Hewden the Rental Environment Award

- MVS Zeppelin the best Rental Promotional Campaign
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Kevin Appleton of Lavendon moderates at this years ERA congress

This year’s convention was attended by over 200 delegates, including 55 of Europe's larger rental companies, they participated in a range of workshops and presentations. Further coverage of the convention will follow.