ERA IS THE VOICE OF THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL INDUSTRY
REPRESENTING OVER 5,000 RENTAL COMPANIES FROM ACROSS EUROPE
Discover Rental
The rental market goes well beyond construction machinery and equipment, helping a wide range of customers and industries reduce their fixed costs, outsource their risk and improve their sustainability.
In short, renting frees up resources for companies to invest into their core business, without having to worry about managing a fleet of equipment.
Find out more about the ‘Reasons to Rent‘ and how rental provides a cost-effective, sustainable and risk-free solution to your equipment needs.
Sustainability
Rental is an inherently circular and sustainable model that minimises the environmental impact of equipment.
Total Cost of Ownership
Rental can dramatically reduce the costs of operating equipment – find out more about the financial benefits of rental.
Digitisation
Digitisation is enabling rental companies to improve customer services and provide clients with new solutions.

Impact of Digitalisation on Rental
Digitalisation is transforming the commercial landscape for rental companies, with implications for their sales, marketing, operations, asset management, business models and more.
Read ERA’s ‘Impact of digitalisation in the equipment rental industry’ report to find out:
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- What is driving digitalisation in the rental market
- The benefits of digitalisation
- How to get started
- The digital transformation journey
- What the future might look like
ERA Convention 2023, MECC Maastricht
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Enter the European Rental Awards before the 24 February deadline
The deadline for entering the 2023 European Rental Awards, including the ERA Sustainability Committee and ERA Technical Committee Awards, is 24 February.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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ERA releases updated guide to cybersecurity leading practice in the equipment rental industry
ERA has released an updated guide to cybersecurity leading practice in the equipment rental industry, providing the latest cybersecurity insights for the rental sector and a ‘Roadmap’ for good security.
Equipment Rental in Europe
Figures taken from the ERA Market Report
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Why is it important to join ERA?

STÉPHANE HENON
LOXAM
“Being a member of the ERA, and actively participating in the various committees, enables LOXAM to have fascinating exchanges with our peers. During the meetings we debate and discuss best practices and the innovations in our sector, we work on the convergence of the rental companies’ needs towards OEMs.
Moreover, we look to promote the rental industry profession in order to attract new talents in this, mostly unknown, sector and we deepen our knowledge of the different companies and countries.”
ERA Convention
The annual ERA Convention brings together the leading voices of the European rental industry to network, learn and share. The 2021 Convention will take place on 15-16 June.
Sustainable Supplier Framework
The ERA Sustainable Supplier Framework helps rental companies set minimum sustainability requirements and aspirations for all their suppliers.
ERA Market Report
Since 2008, the ERA Market Report has been the leading source of intelligence on the European equipment rental market and is the only Europe-wide industry benchmark.
TCO Calculator
The ERA TCO Calculator is a free-to-use, unbiased, independent and comprehensive tool for assessing the total cost of ownership of construction equipment.
CO2 Calculator
The ERA Equipment CO2 Calculator is a free-to-use, unbiased and independent tool for estimating the greenhouse gas emissions of construction equipment.
Upcoming events
Foro ASEAMAC 2023
The ASEAMAC 2023 Forum will be held with conference sessions and round tables on the most relevant topics for the rental community.
IPAF Summit and International Awards for Powered Access 2023
The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit conference is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge from key access leaders, network face to face with industry friends and celebrate with your peers.
ERA Convention 2023
The ERA Convention is the premier event for the European equipment rental industry and brings together more than 300 leading voices from the industry to network, learn and share.
2023 European Rental Awards
Celebrate the creativity and innovation in Europe’s equipment rental industry and network with industry peers at the European Rental Awards, the most prestigious awards event for the industry.