Author: novarent

Rental of construction machinery and equipment means cost savings, modern serviced special equipment, service support, the possibility of replacement in case of failure – high profitability for business and minimization of risks associated with non-compliance with the established deadlines for work, reducing the cost of purchasing, servicing and control.

Buy equipment or rent? Of course, it’s up to you!

Choosing the right company is not the most difficult task: you need to carefully analyze the market offers, take into account the cost and experience of the organization. The leader in the Ukrainian market for the provision of rental services for construction machinery, equipment and tools can be safely called Novarent.

Since 2004, Novarent has undergone a significant transformation: from an enterprise with foreign owners Ramirent, which was transformed into a company with foreign investments Fortrent, and since February 2019 it has become an independent organization with Ukrainian owners and, accordingly, capital, which allows developing the domestic economy.

The main goal of the company is to provide comprehensive assistance to clients in solving issues of attracting the necessary equipment in the most convenient and cost-effective way. A multipurpose equipment park and European planning experience allow us to comprehensively solve construction tasks of various scales.

The wide range of machinery and equipment of the company includes:

– small mechanization and tools;
– generators and electrical installations;
– equipment for heating and drainage;
– heavy equipment;
– lifting equipment;
– scaffolding;
– modular premises (office, sanitary, warehouse).

Having rented equipment, it is possible to order related services based on your needs: equipment operator services, equipment rental both without fuel and with filled tanks, delivery, service, support, training and consulting for tenants. In addition, you can rent equipment for a long time and for one work shift.

What equipment is in demand the most? It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally, since there is a minimum of seasonality. However, there is a segment that is always relevant – these are forklifts. The company cooperates with the world’s leading manufacturers, so the park has a wide range of forklifts that satisfy any needs of construction organizations:

– frontal
– telescopic
– mini loaders
– forklifts

Given the wide range of applications of these machines, manufacturers adapt different models of loaders to work in different conditions and with different types of goods – from heavy boxes to logs, teak straw. Due to the possibility of replacing the main working equipment, modern forklift trucks are able to lift and transport loads of various sizes and configurations, to work both in open spaces and in closed warehouses.

 

Publication in the magazine “Kapstroitelstvo” No. 7-8 2016

Next year, in terms of macroeconomics, Ukraine is expected to enter the growth zone. A revival of both residential and non-residential and infrastructural construction is forecasted. And, as you know, an increase in the volume of housing being built, construction and reconstruction of the road transport network requires the involvement of a large amount of equipment. And here you cannot do without the services of rental companies. What offers are currently on the domestic rental market? How to choose the right rental company? These and many other questions were answered by the CEO of FORTRENT, Alexander Soloviev.

– Alexander, how do you assess the current situation on the domestic rental market for construction machinery and equipment?
– Activity in the construction market and changes in the dynamics of the rental of road and construction equipment are interrelated things. With the advent of new roads and housing, the development of construction, there is an increase in demand for equipment. Unfortunately, in 2014-2015, the construction market stagnated, and only at the end of 2015 the situation began to improve and positive forecasts for 2016 appeared. Today there is a gradual recovery of the country’s economy and the revival of the construction industry. As a result, the demand for the rental of machinery and equipment increased and we, in fact, reached the indicators of 2013.

– What equipment is most popular with tenants now? What is the reason for this?
– Any construction machinery and equipment is tied to seasonality. If at the beginning of the year heaters and generators are usually popular, due to a lack of capacity, then closer to the warm season, the popularity of loading and unloading and earthmoving equipment increases. In the second half of 2016, road construction began to develop especially actively. Thanks to the attraction of additional funds from international organizations and revenues from the state budget, the construction of roads began in Ukraine. And although this is not the scale that will solve the problem of “bad” roads in the country, but it is a good incentive to revive the market, which in turn increased the demand on the rental market for machinery and equipment for road construction.

– For what terms and under what conditions is equipment rented most often?
– Domestic construction companies are used to taking equipment from operators. Firstly, people want to receive a comprehensive service, and secondly, this is a peculiar feature of the Ukrainian market. Foreign companies, as a rule, prefer to rent equipment without an operator, the so-called “cold” lease. In order to meet the needs of all market players, our company offers both “cold” and “hot” rentals, i.e. provision of equipment together with operator and fuel. This guarantees the quality and efficiency of work. In addition to rental equipment, FORTRENT can provide its customers with a backup, which is used only when the main one stops working. This helps customers avoid the problems associated with unexpected equipment breakdowns. Back-up equipment is provided at a discount.
Regarding the rental price, it all depends on the timing. The longer the term, the lower the price. Most of our clients use long-term rentals as they are economically viable and justified. One of the features of our business is openness. Not many rental companies on the Ukrainian market today can say that on their website you can get acquainted with the current prices for their services. Our price list is open information that corresponds to reality.

– What are the typical mistakes of companies that rent equipment?
– The most common mistake is an ill-considered supplier choice. When choosing a rental company, many clients look at the cost of services without analyzing its capabilities: service (24/7), availability of a regional network, assortment and number of units of equipment in one position, etc. The consequence of this approach can be downtime, unforeseen expenses, missed deadlines, which is fraught with a drop in reputation and penalties. FORTRENT is the market leader in the rental of machinery and equipment for any stage of construction. We have an extensive fleet of machinery and equipment – more
10,000 units; transparent rental concept; developed regional network; customer service on a 24/7 basis; a wide range of additional services, etc.

– One of the company’s activities is the rental of modular structures. Why is she attractive to you? What can FORTRENT offer to its customers?
– Today, when the construction industry, as well as the development and expansion of small businesses are progressing at a rapid pace, modular structures, including premises, are becoming very popular and in demand in a wide variety of areas of business and industry. Their scope
very diverse, since modular rooms are multifunctional and practical, and these structures do not have a specific purpose. Among the features of modular premises, it is worth highlighting:
• Structural strength due to the metal frame;
• Efficiency of assembly (like a designer);
• No stationary foundation is needed;
• No sophisticated technical knowledge and skills required;
• Possibility of building transportation without complete dismantling;
• Possibility of redevelopment of the building due to internal partitions;
• Arbitrary change in number of storeys;
• Various internal and external design;
• Safety;
• Economical operation.

Block modules can be bought or rented. But renting modular buildings today is the most optimal and simple solution for expanding work or living space for a limited period of time. For example, the need to rent modular premises can
arise when there is a need to organize a temporary spatial solution, in the process of creating a temporary project office of the company or for the period of construction of a new capital building or infrastructure facility. Renting modular buildings from FORTRENT allows you to quickly expand existing and create temporary premises in accordance with the rapidly changing business needs. Also, the rental of modules is in demand for their use as temporary living quarters, which can be created by special order, equipped with furniture, equipped with heating and air conditioning systems, electricity and telecommunications. In general, the rental of modular premises is both a simple and practical solution for organizing premises for various tasks in accordance with the individual needs of each client, taking into account the accepted standards and the usual level of comfort. FORTRENT has extensive experience in modular building projects implementation and always approaches each client individually, listens to the customer’s wishes as much as possible and offers the most optimal conditions for cooperation.

– What is the most ambitious project for the introduction of modular structures in Ukraine has your company carried out recently?
– The most ambitious FORTRENT project today can be called the arrangement of a working camp during the construction of a plant for processing seeds in the village. Pochuyki of the Zhytomyr region. This project provided for the provision of temporary living conditions for more than 500 workers involved in the construction and launch of the plant. The town is already ready, it is being operated and serves as an example of creating decent living and working conditions in a short time, while observing all standards. FORTRENT is the only company in Ukraine that rents high-quality modular structures.

Publication in the magazine Kapstroitelstvo No. 6 2016.

“FORTRENT is the market leader in the rental of machinery and equipment for any stage of construction.

The rental of construction machinery and equipment is not a new service for the Ukrainian market, but until recently it was in little demand. Due to the economic downturn, the construction industry is going through hard times, although it is precisely in these conditions that rent becomes a very profitable solution. The prices for new equipment have increased greatly due to the fluctuations in the exchange rate. Loans have become less available. In this regard, the rental of equipment is becoming more and more popular every year, because it is an opportunity to get high-quality equipment in the absence of financial reserves.

FORTRENT can be safely called the leader in the rental market for construction machinery and equipment. In Ukraine, the company began its activities in 2004 under the Ramirent brand. The market in Ukraine turned out to be quite promising, the growth dynamics was higher than the European one, which made it possible to make optimistic forecasts. But at the same time, the market turned out to be more risky due to the instability of the economic situation.

Considering all market risks and growth prospects, the two European concerns Ramirent and Cramo have merged, creating a common FORTRENT brand to operate in the construction equipment rental markets in Ukraine. The specificity of the construction equipment market is such that many companies in Ukraine prefer to have equipment in the park, and this often turns out to be completely unjustified, because the equipment must pay for itself, which is especially problematic in times of crisis. In addition, the equipment requires maintenance, may be idle or periodically out of order, which leads to considerable monetary costs. The rental of construction machinery and equipment is the best option for using it if the company does not have its own fleet. Therefore, one of the tasks of FORTRENT is to promote the rental concept among potential customers.

The best rental of construction machinery and equipment FORTRENT is a high-quality modern machinery from leading manufacturers, transparent rent on the most favorable terms and a flexible system of discounts. FORTRENT helps clients to solve the issues of attracting the necessary equipment in the most convenient and cost-effective way, providing a multi-purpose equipment park and European experience for planning and solving construction problems of any scale in the domestic market.

A wide range of FORTRENT machinery and equipment includes:
• small mechanization and tools;
• generators and electrical installations;
• heating equipment;
• heavy equipment;
• lifting equipment;
• scaffolding;
• modular rooms, etc.

Also, FORTRENT offers a wide range of additional services based on the needs of customers:
• Installation, dismantling and installation supervision of equipment. The company’s specialists carry out the installation of equipment at the facility. When installing complex construction equipment such as work platforms, mast hoists and modular rooms, Fortrent technicians can also train the Customer’s installation teams and further guide the installation process.
• Transport services. As an additional service, FORTRENT provides services for the delivery of equipment, including oversized ones. Services for
FORTRENT carries out delivery and removal from the facility both by its own transport and with the involvement of transport companies.
• Fuel services. FORTRENT, at the request of the Customer, provides “hot” rental services, i.e. provision of equipment along with fuel. This guarantees the quality and efficiency of work, because the equipment is filled only with high quality fuel. Renting with fuel minimizes the risks of equipment breakdown and also reduces the number of contractors on site.
• Rent with an operator. Fortrent strives to simplify the business of its clients by offering complex solutions, including “hot” equipment rental with an operator. Qualified specialists trained to work with this technique ensure efficient, high-quality and safe work, speed up its implementation.
• Equipment repair and sale of spare parts. The company has a large warehouse of spare parts for all supplied equipment. Due to this, the repair time is 1-2 days (compared to 2-3 weeks if spare parts are delivered from abroad). During the repair, the company can offer similar equipment for rent.
• Backup equipment. In addition to the rental equipment, FORTRENT can provide its customers with backup equipment, which is used only when the main equipment is stopped. This helps customers avoid the problems associated with unexpected equipment breakdowns. Back-up equipment is provided at a discount.
• Service maintenance. Over the years of its existence, FORTRENT has managed to create one of the most powerful technical support systems for machinery and equipment in Ukraine. FORTRENT specialists are ready to go to the facility anywhere in Ukraine, which allows for repairs both in stationary conditions and at facilities where the equipment works.

The FORTRENT service department works 24/7. At any time (24 hours a day, seven days a week and on holidays), if there are questions about the operation of the rented equipment and machinery, the company’s clients can receive operational information and assistance by contacting the duty shift of the service department by phone. Such a service is designed to provide customers with a convenient and effective work with the company.

FORTRENT employs qualified engineers with extensive practical experience and trained at manufacturing plants abroad. The service center of the company is provided with modern equipment, which allows high-quality and fast performance of work of varying degrees of complexity.

As you can see, an important component of FORTRENT is the simplification of business for customers (equipment is provided for rent on the basis of a lease without collateral), an integrated approach to customer needs and the availability of a rich range of related services: cold and hot lease, delivery, installation, individual projects, warranty and service 24/7, obligatory instruction when transferring equipment for rent for service personnel, and much more.

FORTRENT’s clients are large foreign and Ukrainian companies, representatives of medium / small businesses, individuals. Over the years, the company has accumulated extensive experience in the implementation of projects of varying complexity at any time and has developed an individual approach to each client. FORTRENT strives to be closer to the client, therefore the company has placed its rental points on the territory of one of the leaders of the DIY format chain – Leroy Merlin. Fortrent always meets the needs of the client and constantly improves the standards of service for its clients. FORTRENT is honesty, reliability and progress, services that increase business efficiency.