Hire and Rental News - February 2019

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST HOPPT AUSTRALIA - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Email: sales@hoppt.com.au Web: www.hoppt.com.au GET THE JOB DONE! Call Hoppt now on 1800 046 778 Manitou teams up with video game Farming Simulator 19 To present its latest telehandlers and forklifts in a new and fun way while enhancing brand awareness, Manitou Group has signed a partnership with Farming Simulator 19, the online video game with the largest community of farmers in the world. T he famous farming simulation game created by GIANTS Software will now include three Manitou solutions. Three new models representing three ranges will appear: the MLT 737-130 PS+ telehandler from the NewAg range, the MLA-T 533-145 V+ articulated telescopic loader, and the MC 18 model, the first rough-terrain forklift to be included in the game. The group wants to introduce its recent models to a wider audience by reaching all generations. “Farming Simulator is the favourite video game of farmers today, with over 15 million copies sold in 10 years. It is exciting to be able to show off the features and benefits of our solutions (machines, options, and attachments) in highly realistic environments. Our aim is to promote these models through Farming Simulator, while offering players the opportunity to come and see the machines ‘in real life’ when they are exhibited at trade shows,” Arnaud Sochas, Product Manager of the agricultural range said. Under this partnership Manitou will contribute its latest innovations and expand the represented product range within Farming Simulator in the future. Future Manitou Group exhibition booths will include a game demonstration area. Thomas Frey, Creative Director, GIANTS Software said: “The Manitou group has established an international reputation in the handling sector. It was important for us to be able to represent them in this new edition. These three models offer a very wide range of applications, which will obviously make all our players very happy.” n Contact: 02 4009 1756 or visit: www.manitou-group.com Manitou has signed a partnership with an online video game with the largest community of farmers in the world HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019 P55 EQUIPMENT