From paper to platform: Five rental firms using digital platforms to drive efficiency

Lewis Tyler Editor, Demolition & Recycling International

22 August 2025

Rental companies are increasingly turning to digital platforms to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experience. From AI-driven procurement to app-based equipment access, these five firms are leading the charge in transforming how construction and industrial rentals operate. Lewis Tyler reports.

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Today, the equipment rental industry is undergoing a digitalo transformation, shifting from a largely manual, paper-based sector to one that embraces data, automation and artificial intelligence.

As a result, rental companies are being called upon not just to supply equipment, but to become smarter, more responsive partners who can deliver…

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