From the Field
Insights and observations the world of rental operations.
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The Hireman Limited Modernises Operations with PHALANX 6 from Spartan Solutions Ltd
Glasgow, May 22, 2025 – The Hireman, a well-known equipment hire business with over 40 years of experience, is working with Spartan Solutions to improve efficiency and increase profitability by using PHALANX 6 — rental operations software that cuts admin […]
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How Configurable Workflows Save Time and Reduce Costs
No rental company is the same. Every rental operation has unique workflows, and the best rental solutions ensure you don’t have to compromise. Through working alongside our clients to develop PHALANX, we have learned how to provide a solution for […]
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The Secret to Reliable Mobile Apps for Rental Operations
With rental companies increasingly relying on rental software to ease their operations, they need to ensure that their chosen solution can stand up to the task. Reliable mobile apps are a must-have for today’s rental operations, where downtime and data loss are simply not acceptable.
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5 Everyday Challenges in Rental Operations (And How to Solve Them)
Ensuring that your rental operation runs smoothly can be challenging work. That’s why when you turn to a digital rental solution, you must ensure that it can do what is required to ease your problems with minimal fuss. Spartan works […]
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Insights from the Executive Hire Show
The Executive Hire Show provided a valuable platform for industry professionals to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations. Our team was there to share and learn, bringing back insights particularly relevant to the future of rental operations and the role of […]
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Facing the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Plant-Hire Sector
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) conference this year, themed ‘Facing the Challenges in the Plant-hire Sector,’ served as a compelling forum for industry leaders to dissect the myriad challenges and burgeoning opportunities in this dynamic sector. As the industry grapples […]
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Don’t Lose Good HGV Drivers. Empower Them with TouchPoint.
The HGV driver shortage is still badly affecting UK companies in 2023. Driver shortages currently impact 42% of businesses, while 45% of drivers feel inclined to quit their jobs due to the increased pressure the shortages are causing. That is […]
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Keep Drivers Moving with TouchPoint
Poor technology and processes will slow your rental delivery drivers down. Spartan Solutions’ Chief Operating Officer, John Glen, reflected on his experience shadowing rental drivers, saying: “When we spent time in the truck cab, we realised why drivers were […]
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The Evolving Role of Rental Truck Drivers: Insights from Spartan Solutions’ Product Team
In an industry where safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount, a rental truck driver is critical to the success of a modern rental company. And attracting and retaining good drivers is more important than ever in the current economic […]
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Weaving Success with Open Rental Systems
Open access is a guiding principle for PHALANX 6, the latest verions of Spartan Solutions Rental Operations platform. The concept is simple yet powerful: rental customers should be able to effortlessly add or extract any data from the PHALANX system, free […]
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Equipment Telematics and AI: Revolutionising Rental
Equipment rental companies can now leverage the power of equipment telematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock new opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiency. Customers are willing to pay for enhanced surveillance of mission-critical equipment like pumps and generators. […]
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Introducing the PHALANX 6 Operations Portal: Your Window on Your Rental Performance
If you’re a rental company looking to streamline and digitize your operations while driving out unnecessary costs, look no further than the new PHALANX 6 Hire Control Operations Portal. This state-of-the-art technology combines equipment telematics, artificial intelligence and integrated mobile […]
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Streamline Your Rental Processes with PHALANX 6 Mobile Apps & Tools
Keeping track of rental equipment is a challenge, especially when you have multiple sites and types of equipment. That’s why PHALANX 6 is the perfect solution for streamlining your rental equipment processes. It has an integrated suite of mobile apps […]