China’s Horizon strikes India supply deal with RentEase

Under the agreement Horizon will provide used MEWPs from its extensive fleet, with RentEase using its ditsribution and marketing network to specifically target the rapidly expanding Indian infrastructure market.

According to RentEase, which offers rental and distribution services, the collaboration promises fast, efficient and high-quality service and will help inject momentum into India’s infrastructure sector, 

The signing ceremony between Horizon C&D and Rent Ease,

As Vipul Tulsian, Managing Partner of RentEase, explained, India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and is expected to become the third largest global economy in the coming years.

“Infrastructure is the core engine of this growth, with plans to invest US$1.727 trillion from 2025 to 2030 across power, roads, renewable energy, subways, airports, and industrial projects, offering extensive opportunities for the equipment rental industry.”

Rental in rapid growth phase

The Indian construction equipment rental market is also entering a rapid growth phase, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.48% from 2025 to 2035.

As such, high-quality equipment supply chains have become a key competitive advantage for enterprises, and was a key consideration in the collaboration between Horizon C&D and Rentease, added Tulsian.

Commenting on the partnership, Xie Guangbin, General Manager of Investment and M&A at Horizon C&D, added, “The growth potential of India’s infrastructure market is evident, and a high-quality equipment supply chain remains a key gap.”

He added thst Horizon C&D aims to provide a stable supply of used access equipment MEWPs for the Indian market, along with comprehensive service furing the products’ lifetime. “On the supply side, we ensure equipment quality compliance and supply stability, bridging the gap in high-quality second-hand equipment in India.”

Meghraj Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of Rentease, commnetd, “RentEase has built a strong foothold in India’s rental market by leveraging a wide-reaching distribution network across key infrastructure sectors. Our integrated approach covers every stage of equipment deployment - from targeted marketing and seamless client coordination to prompt delivery and post-sales support.

Members of the Rent Ease and Horizon C&D management teams. (Image: Rent Ease).

Singh continued, “This ensures that our advanced machinery, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and specialized access platforms, meets the specific demands of critical projects in energy, transportation, and aviation. By streamlining deployment, we accelerate project timelines and enhance operational efficiency across the infrastructure landscape.”

Multiple benefits

Wang Hao, Senior Director of Horizon C&D’s Asset Sales Department, went on to explain that the partnership would generate multiple benefits for both sides.

“Horizon C&D can expand its full life cycle management chain, improve asset turnover, optimize product lines through local market data, and enhance international product adaptability.

“Meanwhile, Rentease will stabilize the local supply chain of high-quality equipment and extend maintenance services with technical support, further consolidating its market advantages.”