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The ARA Show 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the West Hall and Diamond Lot from January 30 to February 1. This premier rental event has become a must-attend for the tool, equipment, and event rental industries. With hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services, a variety of key networking events, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, it's an event you won't want to miss!

When the Christmas songs start playing on the radio and major brands unveil their yearly holiday commercials, businesses across the globe begin the countdown to the festive holiday. Most companies in the B2B sector use this time to take a much-needed break, leaving the office behind for a week to spend quality time with family and friends, and indulge a little. But how do you get your business ready for this period? How do you make sure your business remains secure while you and your team are out enjoying yourselves? Here are a few steps to ensure you can relax and enjoy the holiday.

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is thrilled to introduce Jason Bradshaw as the latest member of the KCS Rental Division, taking on the role of Sales Director. Jason brings extensive experience in the rental and software sectors, showcasing a successful history of boosting market presence and promoting innovative technologies to enhance efficiencies for rental businesses of all sizes.

Hy-Ram Engineering are the market-leaders for designing and manufacturing specialist tools and equipment for plastic and metallic distribution pipelines. Known on a global scale, Hy-Ram specialises in the water, gas, wastewater and industrial sectors, offering an unparalleled suite of products and services crucial for the seamless jointing, installation and maintenance of utility distribution networks.  

In today's global rental industry, there are many different ways of working, this includes numerous pricing methodologies. But how can your rental ERP solution align with your various rental rates? We spoke with Director of Product Management, Mark Taylor, to discuss how inspHire can support dynamic pricing in equipment rentals.  

The Kerridge Commercial Systems Rental Division has been operating for over 25 years, with both the team and customer base continuing to grow worldwide. But let's take a step back to the beginning... Established in 1997 as Maple Software, the team was made up of 10 employees dedicated to introducing the first Windows-based asset management application to the rental industry. The product's name? inspHire. In 2000, the company was renamed after this very product, and two of the individuals who have been instrumental in the success of the Kerridge Commercial Systems Rental Division; Managing Director, Graham Dobbs, and Operations Director, Matt Cunningham. We sat down to talk to Graham and Matt about their journey, significant milestones for the company, and what lies ahead for KCS Rental to mark their personal 25th anniversary with the business.

Established in 2009, PW Hire is a specialist supplier of temporary buildings; including security cabins, ticket offices, vehicle barriers and all units are available to hire or purchase. Operating across the UK, PW Hire serves a multitude of industries such as construction, leisure, festivals and outdoor events, and are are continuously working to develop further products in line with current and future technologies, their latest being a solar powered cabin. Whatever your accommodation requirements, PW Hire have a temporary unit for you!

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) acquire Silkmoth, enhancing KCS’s automotive software offerings and e-commerce solutions for the UK and European tyre industry.

In July 2024, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) acquired Klipboard to strengthen its ERP and business management software services by creating another division for field services alongside distribution, automotive and rental industries. KCS’s strategy aims to enhance its market-leading, vertical-specific cloud software solutions . The Klipboard acquisition represents a significant advancement in KCS’s dedication to providing innovative field service management software on a global scale.