In the dynamic capital equipment rentals and materials handling industry a new entrant, Smith Power Equipment has emerged as a prominent player with its exciting offerings of top-quality machinery and services at more affordable rates.
Their vision for the growing rental division is the relentless pursuit of client satisfaction. This requires highly tailored solutions to suit customers across a wide spectrum of industries while simultaneously enabling the company to become a turnkey provider of materials handling solutions for all equipment needs.
He adds that while the company has been involved in industrial and outdoor equipment such as tractors, turf maintenance and mobility solutions for many years, their primary focus has recently shifted to include material handling and related industrial vehicles.
Try equipment before you buy
The company adopted a multifaceted approach to meet customers’ product and service requirements. This includes offering short-term and seasonal rentals that enable customers to effectively test the equipment first hand before committing to a purchase. This innovative business model serves to generate short-term rental revenue while enticing potential customers to make long-term purchases once they experience the benefits of our top-quality equipment.
Marketers of this type of machinery realizes that uptime is crucial for customers in the material handling industry as it directly impacts their business and profitability and recognise that reliability is a critical requirement. Due to the industries demand SME have developed a fleet that covers all these demands from Agriculture, Brick yards, Construction, Retail, Cold Stores, Manufacturing, Logistics and Transport, Port Operations, Warehousing. The fleet currently includes diesel, electric forklift, big trucks, and reach trucks.
“The rental fleet can also provide a rapid solution for companies with competitor machines facing equipment downtime due to faults or maintenance requirements and ensures their operations continue without disruption. It serves as a convenient option for customers who want to try out the equipment before making a long-term commitment,” a spokesman said.
Seasonal solutions
Customers are now accommodated to choose to rent for specific durations (like seasonal fruit farmers) in order to optimize their operating expenses, either through the duration of a project or adjust to diversify their fleet in line with their own changing market conditions. This is especially appealing for seasonal and project rentals, where the company aims to ensure that every customer finds a solution that aligns with their needs and budget. SPE