Riwal Acquires Sarens Belgium, Moves into Belgian Market

Aug. 2, 2013

Riwal, global aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialist, has acquired Sarens Belgium NV, an aerial rental company, giving Riwal a presence in Belgium. Riwal Belgium will be based in Genk, Limburg province. The Sarens employees dedicated to the aerial work platform business will continue to be employed by Riwal.

“This acquisition will strengthen Riwal’s position in the Belgium market as we will be operating closer to both our existing and new customers,” said Riwal region director Pedro Torres.  “We will serve our Belgian customers from our new depot, as well as from existing Riwal depots in the South of the Netherlands (Dordrecht and Eindhoven areas). The acquisition also improves our European coverage, which is a strong benefit for our international key accounts.”

Riwal, headquartered in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, is an international rental specialist of aerial work platforms and power generators. Riwal has operations in 17 countries on three continents, and has an aerial work platform fleet of more than 13,000 units.