Know your flooring fleet
17 November 2023
Increases in operational costs, energy prices and other external factors are creating a growing demand for construction equipment hire, but in a specialist market hire companies need to be able to suggest the right equipment for the job in hand.
Becky Duncan, Regional Sales Associate at surface preparation equipment manufacturer National Flooring Equipment stresses the importance of knowing the machinery in your fleet, especially as there will be occasions when a contractor will enquire about equipment for a new or unexpected application.
“No surface preparation job is the same, so contractors working on a range of projects must have access to the right tools,” she says. “Renting equipment is a more cost-effective way to access machinery for different applications, and contractors will expect distributors to provide what they need.
“For example, when removing existing floor coverings, contractors may know they need a scraper but are unsure whether a ride-on or walk-behind will work best. Hirers can match the right equipment to the specific needs of customers, ensuring that the right tools are available when and where they are required.
“If a contractor mentions they are planning work on a residential property where they must remove carpet, for example, the hirer can ensure they have a smaller walk-behind scraper ready for the job. This minimises downtime and maximises customer satisfaction.”
Becky Duncan also says that by passing on training and advice from the manufacturer, hirers can ensure that contractors know how best to use and look after the equipment. “If everyone follows best practice the machine will last much longer.”
National Flooring Equipment was founded in 1968 and its product range includes walk-behind and ride-on scrapers, grinders and polishers, shot blasters, scarifiers, dust control machine and accessories, and it holds several patents.
● Sunbelt Rentals has included machines from National Flooring Equipment in the fleet for its Flooring Solutions business unit in the UK & Ireland which was launched last month, as reported on the blog.
