{"id":25111,"date":"2018-12-13T15:06:10","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T15:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/por-development.local\/?post_type=press&p=25111"},"modified":"2026-01-26T07:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:34:24","slug":"canadian-outdoor-co-op-mec-joins-point-rental","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.point-of-rental.com\/au\/press-release\/canadian-outdoor-co-op-mec-joins-point-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Outdoor Co-Op MEC Joins Point of Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEC<\/span><\/a>, Canada\u2019s largest consumer co-op, has chosen to implement Point of Rental\u2019s Rental Essentials software. The organization plans to expand use to their 23 stores in the near future, creating a consistent employee and customer brand experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to work with a forward-thinking organization like MEC to help them bring next-generation convenience and processes to their rental counters and members,\u201d VP of Cloud Products Evan Fort said. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPoint of Rental allowed us to move from a heavily manual process based around spreadsheets and phone calls to an online system that lets our customers make bookings themselves through an easy-to-use interface,\u201d said MEC Operations Activity Coordinator Cam Miller. \u201cAs sharing economies become a bigger part of the retail space, the new software gives us a scalable solution that lets us grow our program without increasing labour costs and staff frustration with an old system.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

MEC was founded in 1971 when a group of Canadian mountaineers decided to pursue an unconventional retail model when creating a store for mountaineers and adventurers. Since then, they\u2019ve expanded nationwide and expanded to more than 5 million members. As a community-focused organization, MEC is committed to providing access to high-quality apparel and equipment, and Rental Essentials will help them do that efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

See why MEC is implementing Rental Essentials \u2013 try it yourself for 14 days free at <\/span>www.point-of-rental.com\/rental-essentials<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About MEC<\/b><\/p>\n

MEC<\/span><\/a> (Mountain Equipment Co-op) is Canada\u2019s go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration. Combining high-quality apparel and equipment with expert advice and firsthand experience, MEC supports a wide range of activities including camping, snowsports, watersports, cycling, climbing, hiking, running, yoga and travel. Established in 1971, MEC is Canada\u2019s largest consumer co-operative with more than 5 million members across the country. A lifetime membership is available for $5. A strong backer of community initiatives, MEC has invested over $41 million and counting into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information, visit <\/span>www.mec.ca<\/span><\/a>, follow @mec or visit one of our 23 stores nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Point of Rental Software<\/b><\/p>\n

Named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America,\u00a0<\/span>Point of Rental Software<\/span><\/a>\u00a0provides smart, scalable rental and inventory management software to over 5,000 business locations of all sizes and industries. With offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, Point of Rental offers the global rental and hire industry unparalleled customer support and award-winning products designed to streamline operations.\u00a0<\/span>Rental Elite<\/span><\/a>\u00a0delivers a customized ERP software for world-class rental corporations.\u00a0<\/span>Rental Expert<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a full-featured rental management software that optimizes complex operations for advanced rental businesses. <\/span>Syrinx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0optimizes complex processes for hire depots of any size. <\/span>Rental Essentials<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a cloud-based rental and inventory software that streamlines business for straightforward rental operations. To learn which product is right for your business, call 1-800-944-7368, visit\u00a0<\/span>pointofrental.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<\/span>sales@pointofrental.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":103079,"template":"","categories":[],"class_list":["post-25111","press","type-press","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t