December Newsletter 2024

Atlas Copco Group's acquisition of Integrated Pump Rental pumps up Rand Air's rental solutions throughout Africa Atlas Copco has acquired Integrated Pump Rental (IPR), seamlessly integrating the dewatering pump rental specialist into its Specialty Rental Division, a business area of Atlas Copco Power Technique.

Karel Verstraeten, General Manager at Rand Air, highlights the strategic benefits of the acquisition and emphasizes that it not only enhances their pump rental offerings and unlocks new markets but also facilitates territorial expansion. “With Atlas Copco's strong presence across Africa, our collaboration with IPR, along with the addition of new expertise, capabilities and resources, positions us to accelerate the growth of our rental pump solutions. This will allow us to expand our footprint, especially in the northern regions of the continent, fully capitalising on the significant potential within the dewatering pump sector across Africa.” According to IPR Managing Director Lee Vine, IPR has maintained a competitive edge in the dewatering pump rental market by continuously upgrading its fleet with the latest technological advancements, ensuring enhanced efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance for end- users. “We are confident that this partnership will propel our businesses forward and deliver significant value to our customers, offering a more refined, end-to-end pump rental portfolio and setting a new benchmark for innovative, comprehensive, and exceptional rental services across the African continent,” concludes Verstraeten.

Karel Verstraeten General Manager Rand Air

Lee Vine Managing Director IPR

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