Interview: Giga Rental on Brazil’s indoor hire scene
19 August 2026
São Paulo-based Giga Rental has deliberately taken a different route through Brazil’s access rental market to the more common construction sector. With around 700 MEWPs, the family-owned company focuses on indoor applications, particularly industry, logistics, exhibitions and events. João Guilherme, second generation manager of the business, explains why service, equipment care and reliability matter more than chasing rental rates.
Founded in 2004 by João Guilherme’s father Reneo, Giga is derived from the first two letters of his brother’s names Giovanna and Gabriel, who are also part of the business.
The company began with used Genie scissor lifts at a time when powered access was still a relatively new concept…
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