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ERA celebrates 20 years as rental awards winners announced in Maastricht
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Posted by KHL Events Team

More than 400 attend the 19th rental awards event during ERA’s 20 Convention.
Celebrating the creativity and innovation in Europe’s equipment rental industry and network with industry peers at the European Rental Awards, the most prestigious awards event for the industry.
2026 Awards Categories:
Large Rental Company of the Year (revenues more than €30 million)
Small Rental Company of the Year (revenues less than €30 million)
Product of the Year
Digital Solution for Rental
Best Safety Initiative by a Rental Company
ERA Technical Committee Award – Outstanding Contributor to the Committee (no submissions required)
ERA Sustainability Committee Award – Most Outstanding Rental Sustainability Initiative
Rental Person of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
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