What Avesco Rent does

Avesco Rent is a Swiss equipment rental operator founded in 2002 and headquartered in Langenthal, operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Avesco Group. The company serves as the official CAT RENTALS distributor for Caterpillar in Switzerland, the Baltic countries, and Finland, providing exclusive access to a premium global equipment brand alongside its own fleet of 8,000 machines. Its core offering spans earthmoving, aerial platforms, compaction, handling and lifting, compressors, modular constructions and containers, energy and temperature control systems, water treatment plants, and a 100% electric equipment range covering mini-excavators, dumpers, scissor lifts, and forklifts with zero local emissions. Distribution runs through 17 branches across Switzerland with online booking for standardized equipment and dedicated Energy Solutions sales engineers for turnkey projects, with pricing on a usage-based per-day model ranging from CHF 10 for pneumatic breakers to CHF 303 for hybrid scissor lifts.

The company targets professional contractors, construction and civil engineering firms, municipalities, event organizers, healthcare and logistics operators, and individual professionals through a vertically-segmented go-to-market model. Revenue streams include short- and long-term equipment rental (usage-based), container and modular construction rental, Energy Solutions managed services, used equipment and container sales with financing, and professional training services (including IPAF operator certifications). Notable customers span the City of Basel (electric construction site pilot), Implenia (Alpine Pass project), the La Glâne training centre (246-container school facility), and major Swiss events including Montreux Jazz Festival and Paléo Festival Nyon. Strategic emphasis is placed on sustainability-led differentiation through its 100% electric range, mobile battery storage up to 90 kVA, an electric truck logistics fleet, and partnerships such as the Ecoforce/Zero Emission construction site collaboration.

Name

Avesco Rent

Legal name

Avesco Rent SA

Website

https://avescorent.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Avesco Rent is a Swiss equipment rental company operating 17 branches and an 8,000-machine fleet, serving construction, infrastructure, municipalities, and events as the official CAT RENTALS distributor for Caterpillar across Switzerland, the Baltics, and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH), Roadbuilding & Paving Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAB), Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Construction equipment rental
• Modular container rental
• Mobile energy solutions
• Aerial platforms rental
• Earthmoving machinery rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Puidoux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment including earthmoving machinery, aerial platforms, compressors, and professional tools. Revenue generated through daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates. Core business with fleet of 8,000 machines.
2. Container & Modular Construction Rental: Rental of office containers, storage containers, sanitary containers, and modular buildings for construction sites and events. Includes full 360-degree service covering transport, installation, and maintenance.
3. Energy Solutions: Turnkey mobile energy solutions including power generators, temperature control systems, and mobile battery storage. Customized engineering and on-call service included.
4. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used equipment, pre-owned modular constructions, and water treatment plants as alternative to new purchases.
5. Container Sales & Financing: Purchase of new and used containers with flexible financing options including buy-back programs and lease-to-own solutions.
6. Professional Services: Training services for machine operation, IPAF training, and operator certifications. Logistics and transport services for equipment delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avesco Rent rents construction and infrastructure equipment — including earthmoving machinery, aerial platforms, compaction equipment, compressors, handling and lifting devices, modular containers, sanitary units, temperature control systems, power generators, mobile batteries, and water treatment plants — to construction companies, municipalities, engineering firms, and event organizers across Switzerland through a 17-branch network and an online booking platform. The company complements rentals with turnkey energy solutions, used equipment sales, container financing, operator training, and 24/7 on-call support, operating as the official CAT RENTALS distributor for Caterpillar in Switzerland, the Baltic countries, and Finland.

Product overview

Avesco Rent is a comprehensive equipment rental company operating as part of the Avesco Group and as CAT RENTALS (official Caterpillar distributor in Switzerland, Baltic countries, and Finland). The company operates as a unified platform offering diverse rental equipment organized into distinct categories: Earthmoving (excavators, dumpers, loaders, bulldozers with accessories), 100% Electric Range (electric-powered alternatives for zero-emission sites), Construction and Public Works solutions, Modular Constructions (containers for offices, storage, sanitation), Temperature Control (heating, cooling, ventilation), Power System (generators, batteries, lighting), Water Treatment (site water protection), Handling and Lifting (forklifts, telescopic handlers), Aerial Platforms (scissor lifts, boom lifts), Compressors (Kaeser equipment), Professional Equipment (tools), Transport vehicles, and Sanitary Containers. The product portfolio is unified through the company's 17 branch network across Switzerland, offering both rental and sale of equipment with complementary services including logistics, training, and 24/7 on-call support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Earthmoving Equipment Rental Rental of earthmoving machinery including mini-excavators, tracked and wheel excavators, wheeled and tracked mini dumpers, articulated dumpers, mini-loaders, compact track loaders, articulated wheel loaders, tracked loaders, bulldozers, hydraulic hammers, grapples, hooks, demolition grapples, augers, and accessories for construction and excavation work.
• 100% Electric Equipment Range Rental of a complete line of zero-emission electric construction equipment including electric mini-excavators, wheel and tracked dumpers, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders, vibratory plates, tandem rollers, tower lights, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts for noise- and emission-free construction sites.
• Compaction Equipment Rental Rental of soil compaction equipment including light compactors, trench rollers, tandem vibratory rollers, compactors, and compaction fill machines for ground preparation and construction site work.
• Aerial Platforms Rental Rental of aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, vertical shafts, articulated and telescopic platforms, truck-mounted aerial platforms, and tracked platforms for elevated work access.
• Handling and Lifting Equipment Rental Rental of material handling equipment including stackers, light handling devices, rotating telescopic lifts, front telescopic lifts, and forklift stackers for warehouse and construction site logistics.
• Compressor Equipment Rental Rental of Kaeser portable air compressors (M27, M43, M45-G, M59, M125, M255, M171 models) with various air flow capacities, pneumatic breakers, and sandblasting machines for construction and industrial applications.
• Gardens & Green Spaces Equipment Rental Rental of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment including vehicles, green care tools, stump grinders, augers, catenary systems, branch shredders, and rototillers for garden and outdoor space maintenance.
• Professional Equipment Rental Rental of professional tools and equipment including surface treatment machines, floor and wall equipment, concrete and construction tools, submersible pumps, material evacuation systems, sawing and drilling equipment, and cleaning machines for construction and renovation.
• Transport Equipment Rental Rental of transportation vehicles including double cabin 3.5T trucks such as the Iveco Daily and trailers up to 3.5T with various configurations (ring hook, spider type) for equipment and material transport.
• Modular Construction Rental Rental and 360-degree service for modular buildings including office containers, storage containers, stocking containers, sanitary containers, ecobox units, access control containers, shop containers, and accessories for construction sites, events, and temporary facilities.
• Sanitary Container Rental Rental of mobile sanitary facilities including WC Simple, WC Double, WC10 Combined, WC20 Combined, and WC/Shower 20 units for construction sites and events, with full service covering delivery, installation, and maintenance.
• Temperature Control Equipment Rental Rental of climate control solutions including hot air production, hot water production, cold water production, air conditioning systems, dehumidification, and ventilation equipment for construction sites and facilities.
• Power System Equipment Rental Rental of power generation and distribution equipment including power generators (including Stage V compliant units), mobile storage batteries, electric panels and cables, compressors, lighting solutions, load banks, and fuel tanks.
• Water Treatment Systems Rental Rental of water protection and treatment systems including compact systems, steering cabins, settling tanks, neutralization basins, washing platforms, and cleaning stations for construction site water management and environmental compliance.
• Energy Solutions Service Turnkey mobile energy solution covering power generation, mobile battery storage, temperature control, customized engineering, single point of contact, assembly and commissioning, logistics, on-call service, remote management, and refueling for construction sites, industrial facilities, healthcare, logistics, retail, and events.
• 100% Electric Construction Site Solutions Solutions offering that combines the 100% electric fleet with full site planning to deliver zero-emission, silent construction sites with lower operational costs through new electric technology.
• Used Equipment Sales Sale of used equipment, pre-owned modular constructions, and water treatment plants as an economical alternative to buying new machines.
• Container Sales & Financing Sale of new and used containers with flexible financing options including buy-back programs and lease-to-own solutions for customers seeking to own modular units outright.
• Professional Training Services Training services for machine operation, IPAF training, and operator certification, plus logistics and transport services for equipment delivery, delivered through the in-house Academy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment available within 30 minutes across Switzerland through 17-branch network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Caterpillar (CAT RENTALS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvesco Rent operates as CAT RENTALS, the official Caterpillar distributor in Switzerland, Baltic countries, and Finland. This partnership provides access to Caterpillar's full line of construction equipment including excavators, loaders, and compactors for rental and sale.
• Avesco GroupcoreOthersAvesco Rent is part of the Avesco Group, a larger corporate parent providing strategic direction, resources, and brand alignment across equipment rental operations.
• HORNBACHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for equipment rental services at HORNBACH retail locations, with technical support and maintenance staff stationed at partner stores.
• EcoforceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ecoforce on pioneering all-electric construction site projects, demonstrating innovative sustainable construction practices in partnership with municipalities like the City of Basel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world (NYSE: URI), offering aerial, earthmoving, power and climate solutions across North America. Indirect comparable for fleet scale, vertical breadth and capital intensity, though geographic footprint differs.
• Ashtead Group / Sunbelt Rentals: UK-listed equipment rental group (LSE: AHT) operating Sunbelt Rentals in North America and A-Plant in the UK. Broad incumbent comparable on scale, vertical integration and exposure to infrastructure / construction cycles, though primarily outside Switzerland.
• Herc Holdings: US-listed (NYSE: HRI) full-line equipment rental provider with broad construction and industrial fleet. Useful benchmark for fleet utilization, capital allocation and pricing dynamics in equipment rental, even though primarily North American.

Emerging players

• Zeppelin / Zeppelin Rental: Official Caterpillar dealer for Germany and several other European territories with a dedicated rental business. Direct franchise peer (CAT dealer with rental arm) and the most natural cross-border benchmark for Avesco's CAT RENTALS operations.
• Wacker Neuson: German-listed manufacturer of compact construction, material handling and ground engineering equipment, also offering rental and dealer services across Europe. Comparable on product overlap (compaction, mini-excavators, dumpers) and European customer base.

Direct peers

• Modulaire Group (Algeco): European leader in modular space rental (containers, portable buildings) and complementary services. Directly comparable to Avesco's Modular Constructions and Sanitary Containers business lines serving construction, events and public-sector customers.
• Kiloutou: France-based equipment rental specialist with an active Swiss footprint (kiloutou.ch). Directly competes with Avesco Rent in construction equipment, aerial platforms and modular solutions for professional and prosumer customers.
• Boels Rental: Pan-European equipment rental leader headquartered in the Netherlands, operating a large multi-category construction and industrial equipment rental fleet. Direct competitor to Avesco Rent across European geographies, including growing presence in Switzerland, with similar fleet composition and customer base.
• Mateco: European specialist in aerial work platform rental with operations in Switzerland. Directly comparable to Avesco's Handling & Lifting and Aerial Platforms categories and competes for the same construction and industrial customers.
• Aggreko: Global provider of temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions. Direct competitor to Avesco's Energy Solutions division, especially for mobile generators, battery storage and turnkey site energy on construction and event projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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