Hire and Rental News - November 2017

11 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2017 The group discussed approaches to GRA membership expansion, data standardisation, rental careers, safety, technology and diversity within the industry for both rental businesses, and with manufacturers. Membership engagement is central to the associations and each is striving to include young Global Rental Alliance working for worldwide rental benefit The Global Rental Alliance (GRA), made up of seven peer equipment rental associations around the world, held their mid-year meeting via webinar in early-August with participation by association executive staff. professionals in leadership initiatives. The GRA International Business Leadership Program administered by the ARA Foundation is a key aspect of the GRA program for young professionals. During October Jeremy Shaw from Masters Hire travelled to the United States to participate in this program. This leadership program continues to build awareness of the importance of equipment rental worldwide and the value of networking on a global level. The ARA's Kyle Murray traveled to Australia in May for a similar opportunity. Visit: www.GlobalRentalAlliance.com The new site is optimised for mobile devices and features a new, robust search function that makes finding information on the company’s products and dealers more convenient. “As the construction equipment industry adapts to an increasingly mobile world, SDLG launches new website with a focus on mobility SDLG has launched a new North American website to make it easier for dealers and customers to interact with the company. it’s important companies like SDLG provide websites that work across myriad mobile devices,” Nick Tullo, North American Sales Manager said. Other changes include an updated image gallery and news section, along with new case studies that illustrate how companies are using SDLG’s wheel loaders across North America. The site’s ‘Dealer Locator’ functions have also been improved, with increased information on each dealer. The new site will be an ongoing project, with more features and functions added. Visit: www.sdlg.com INDUSTRY NEWS Flextool - a division of Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd. For more information contact your local branch on 1300 737 787 www.parchem.com.au Quality Concrete & Construction Equipment HRIA_Advert_Flextool_HP_0415.indd 1 8/04/2015 4:13 pm