Lille Grand Palais, 7–9 January 2026
Sunward Europe proudly took part in the supplier trade show organised by the Kiloutou Group during their Yellow Partners’ Days 2026, at Lille Grand Palais in France. This strategic event, held from 7 to 9 January, brought together Europe’s leading players in the construction equipment value chain to shape the future of the construction equipment sector.
Kiloutou: a European rental giant
The Kiloutou Group is Europe’s third-largest equipment rental company for professionals, with a strong presence in seven countries: France, Poland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Portugal. With 7,000 dedicated employees, 600 branches across the continent and an impressive turnover of €1.25 billion, Kiloutou has established itself as an undisputed benchmark in construction equipment rental.
Based in Lille, France, Kiloutou has built its reputation on its commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. The Yellow Partners’ Days convention serves as a platform for the Group’s strategic alignment, bringing together employees, suppliers and partners.
Kiloutou’s supplier trade show: an opportunity for Sunward Europe to demonstrate its expertise
This year’s supplier trade show organised by Kiloutou marked an important milestone for Sunward Europe. As an equipment supplier, Sunward demonstrated its expertise by exhibiting the SWE 10FE electric mini excavator. This flagship machine symbolises the deep integration between Sunward’s technical excellence and Kiloutou’s operational requirements.
The SWE 10FE represents Sunward’s commitment to sustainable innovation, offering zero-emission operation that is ideal for indoor applications, urban construction sites and environmentally sensitive projects.
Sunward’s leadership on the ground
Sunward Europe’s stand welcomed visitors throughout the three days of the event, with the company’s key representatives engaging with Kiloutou’s teams and other industry partners. The Sunward delegation included:
· Arnaud Berthier, CEO of Sunward Europe
· Julien Domenec, Sales Director France
“Yellow Partners’ Days are more than just a trade show; this is where the future of equipment rental in Europe takes shape. Seeing our SWE 10FE in Kiloutou colours on display is a moment of pride for our entire team. It demonstrates the trust Kiloutou places in Sunward and validates our strategy of providing durable, high-quality machines tailored to the requirements of the rental market.”
— Arnaud Berthier, CEO, Sunward Europe“The conversations we had in Lille were extremely valuable. The SWE 10FE electric attracted strong interest, and we discussed our broader range of excavators, from the compact SWE 08F to the powerful SWE 155UF.”
— Julien Domenec, Sales Director France, Sunward Europe
A shared commitment to sustainability
The 2026 convention put the spotlight on environmental responsibility, with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) coming into force this year. Kiloutou has positioned itself as an industry leader in the ecological transition, with carbon-emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Sunward’s range of electric machines fits perfectly with these ambitions. The SWE 10FE presented at the event is part of a broader electrification strategy that enables rental companies to meet growing demand for zero-emission equipment on construction sites in major European cities.
Equipment designed to meet the needs of rental fleets
As Kiloutou continues its expansion in Europe with its brand philosophy “Rent, Share” (“Louer, Partager”), Sunward Europe is committed to evolving alongside this strategic partner. From mini excavators to aerial work platforms and loaders, the full range of Sunward equipment offers the versatility and reliability required by modern rental fleets.
Yellow Partners’ Days 2026 were an opportunity to reaffirm Sunward Europe’s strong values in terms of innovation, quality and sustainability, combined with a commitment to supporting the professionals who build Europe’s infrastructure every day.
For more information about Sunward Europe and our equipment range:
visit www.sunward.eu
