NationsRent announces rollout of SmartEquip's e-FleetPro parts and service support system

11/25/2003

NationsRent Companies, Inc. announced today that it has begun the rollout of e-FleetPro™, SmartEquip’s integrated electronic parts ordering and product support system to certain of its larger stores.

Commenting on the launch, Jeff Putman, Chief Executive Officer of NationsRent, stated, “We are excited to begin deploying e-FleetPro in the parts and service areas of our business, where up-to-date manufacturer product support information is critical to maximize fleet uptime. With the growing list of manufacturers participating in the SmartEquip network, we expect that the great majority of the first cost of our fleet will be covered in the next 12 months.”

Alex Schuessler, SmartEquip’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "SmartEquip is pleased to deploy e-FleetPro with an industry leader like NationsRent. We are focused on this industry because of the opportunities for dramatic operational and transactional efficiency improvements surrounding the support of large equipment fleets. Bringing rental companies together with the manufacturers who supply them serves both parties with improved process efficiencies and reduced costs. e-FleetPro serves as an electronic conduit that drives the connection between them .”


About NationsRent
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, NationsRent is one of the country's leading full service equipment rental companies and operates 267 locations (including 99 at Lowe’s Home Improvement locations) in 26 states. NationsRent stores offer a broad range of high-quality construction equipment with a focus on superior customer service at affordable prices with convenient locations in major metropolitan markets throughout the U.S. More information is available on its home page at www.nationsrent.com. Persons needing additional information should contact the NationsRent Corporate Communications Department at (954) 759-6975.