Riwal invests nearly €100 million in fleet

Riwal, rental and sales specialist of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is investing nearly €100 million in its rental fleet in 2019.

About 75% of the investment is for fleet expansion, which is in line with Riwal's international growth strategy. The remaining 25% is for fleet renewal.

Riwal will purchase more than 2,000 new machines, including scissor and telescopic boom lifts, telehandlers and various other niche equipment. The new machines will be purchased from high-end brands such as JLG, Genie, Holland Lift and Skyjack for aerial work platforms and Manitou, Magni and JCB for telehandlers.

A significant portion of the fleet plan consists of electric and hybrid machines, reflecting Riwal's emphasis on sustainability. Examples include articulated boom lifts such as the JLG H800AJ with a working height of 26 meters and the Genie Z™-60/37 with a working height of 20 meters. In addition, more Holland Lift Hybrid HL-275h25 scissor lifts will be added to the international fleet, with a working height of 27 meters. Additionally, Riwal continues to invest in converting the JLG diesel powered telescopic boom lifts with working heights up to 43 meters to 100% electric machines.

Pedro Torres, Riwal Chief Operating Officer, explains: ''This fleet investment is essential to our international growth strategy and our mission to deliver the best customer experience.

We are expanding geographically, opening new branches and meeting customer needs by offering a newer and wider range of aerial work platform equipment. With the addition of more environmentally friendly models, we aim to support the customer in meeting their sustainability goals."