Our history

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Learn about how we changed the hire industry since our creation over 30 years ago.

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OUR STORY

Our history

Revolutionising the rental industry for over 30 years
Learn about how we changed the hire industry since our creation over 30 years ago.

Let’s go down memory lane

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1983

1983, MCS is born

Richard Van Der Knapp, who was a freelance programmer at the time, was tasked with creating software that could help a hire company automate their invoicing and contractual procedures. After the solution was created, more local companies got to know about it and MCS Global Ltd was founded.

1990

An independent User Group forms

After being in business for 7 years, the independent MCS User Group was formed to cater to MCS end-users. The group now handles the MCS Escrow agreement, delivers new ideas, and helps with the development of hire software.

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2001

MCS-rm is born

In 2001, MCS decided to switch to the Windows platform and launched MCS-rm Rental Software—the flagship product of the company.

2005

MCS launches a CRM solution

MCS launched its innovative CRM software solution to meet the unique needs of hire companies.

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2006

MCS becomes a Microsoft partner

After years of hard work and dedication, MCS proudly became a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner!

2006

MCS expands to France

MCS expanded its operations to France by opening up its French office in Paris La Défense.

2006

 MCS goes to the land down under

MCS collaborated with its Australian partner and MCS Australia opened its doors for business. 

2010

MCS introduces smart technology

MCS introduced various smart technologies, such as Smart Alerts which notify users of any issues that require their immediate attention.

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2010

MCS branches out to Sweden

MCS opened an office in Sweden to serve its Scandinavian clientele.

2011

Guy becomes MD

Guy Van Der Knapp became the new MD after Richard Van Der Knapp.

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June 2012

 MCS goes mobile

MCS launched MCS CRM Mobile, which allows clients to work with their customers even when they’re on the move.

April 2013

MCS converts to the Microsoft.NET platform

Version 4 of the MCS platform was completely overhauled for the Microsoft.NET platform.

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June 2013

MCS celebrates 30 years in business

MCS successfully celebrated its 30th birthday. MCS grew from a small organisation that consisted of just one person to a well-respected and recognised global brand that revolutionised the hire industry.

March 2014

MCS expands to the Netherlands

MCS opened a new office to serve the Benelux region so that they can reach out to more Dutch customers and prospects.

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June 2014

MCS launches Transport Mobile

MCS launched Transport Mobile—a paperless application designed for delivery drivers. This feature allows delivery drivers to handle their deliveries, exchanges, and collections, and take E-signatures as proof of delivery.

December 2014

MCS integrates Adobe Sign

MCS integrated Adobe Sign with their hire management software to help hire businesses with customer document exchanges.

2015

MCS gains a partner in South Africa

MCS partnered with South African company CO3 to sell its products to customers and prospects in South Africa.

2016

MCS develops Workshop Mobile

By joining forces with BigChange, MCS created Workshop Mobile, which can help hire businesses with the repair and maintenance of their equipment.

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2017

MCS CRM integrates into MCS-rm

MCS CRM became a valuable tool in MCS-rm, allowing hire businesses to collaborate more effectively with their customers and encouraging sales representatives to become more productive.

2018

MCS launches a new RM Mobile solution

MCS launched the RM Mobile solution which allows hire businesses to manage their business from wherever they are, through a single device.

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February 2018

MCS develops the Telematics Hub

With the Telematics Hub, hire businesses can analyse and access equipment locations and track fuel usage and maintenance all in one place.

February 2018

MCS wins award for the Telematics Hub

MCS won the Innovation Award at the Executive Hire Show.

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April 2018

MCS shortlists for HAE Supplier of the Year

MCS is shortlisted for HAE Supplier of the Year, which celebrates leading companies in the hire industry.

May 2018

MCS wins big

MCS proudly won the 'International Tech Company' title in the Thames Valley Tech Awards!

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August 2018

MCS becomes a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier

MCS was recognised by the HAE as a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier—an achievement that only a few companies in the hire industry have accomplished.

February 2019

MCS launches E-Sign digital document signing

MCS launched the E-Sign digital signing feature that allows customers to sign documents with just a click of a button.

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February 2020

MCS reaches Spain

MCS opened a new office in Madrid, Spain, to serve hire businesses in the region.

September 2020

MCS holds its first podcast

MCS introduced the MCS Product Showcase Week, where customers can learn about the latest developments in the hire industry and the newest features of MCS-rm.

January 2021

MCS opens its doors to the USA

MCS opened a new office in Grand Rapids, USA. Although MCS already had clients from the USA, this was the first time we opened an office in the country.

October 2022

MCS takes bauma

MCS showcased its hire management solutions for the first time at bauma 2022.

January 2023

MCS celebrates 40 years

MCS celebrated its 40 years of serving thousands of users all over the world—a truly amazing journey!

1983

MCS was born

Richard Van Der Knapp, who was a freelance programmer at the time, was tasked with creating software that could help a hire company automate their invoicing and contractual procedures. After the solution was created, more local companies got to know about it and MCS Global Ltd was founded.

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1990

An independent User Group forms

After being in business for 7 years, the independent MCS User Group was formed to cater to MCS end-users. The group now handles the MCS Escrow agreement, delivers new ideas, and helps with the development of hire software.

2001

MCS-rm is born

In 2001, MCS decided to switch to the Windows platform and launched MCS-rm Rental Software—the flagship product of the company.

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2005

MCS launches a CRM solution

MCS launched its innovative CRM software solution to meet the unique needs of hire companies.

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2006

MCS becomes a Microsoft partner

After years of hard work and dedication, MCS proudly became a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner!

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2006

MCS expands to France

MCS expanded its operations to France by opening up its French office in Paris La Défense.

2006

MCS goes to the land down under

MCS collaborated with its Australian partner and MCS Australia opened its doors for business.

2010

MCS introduces smart technology

MCS introduced various smart technologies, such as Smart Alerts which notify users of any issues that require their immediate attention.

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2010

MCS branches out to Sweden

MCS opened an office in Sweden to serve its Scandinavian clientele.

2011

Guy becomes MD

Guy Van Der Knapp became the new MD after Richard Van Der Knapp.

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Jun 2012

MCS goes mobile

MCS launched MCS CRM Mobile, which allows clients to work with their customers even when they’re on the move.

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Apr 2013

MCS converts to the Microsoft.NET platform

Version 4 of the MCS platform was completely overhauled for the Microsoft.NET platform.

Jun 2013

MCS celebrates 30 years in business

MCS successfully celebrated its 30th birthday. MCS grew from a small organisation that consisted of just one person to a well-respected and recognised global brand that revolutionised the hire industry.

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Mar 2014

MCS expands to the Netherlands

MCS opened a new office to serve the Benelux region so that they can reach out to more Dutch customers and prospects.

Jun 2014

MCS launches Transport Mobile

MCS launched Transport Mobile—a paperless application designed for delivery drivers. This feature allows delivery drivers to handle their deliveries, exchanges, and collections, and take E-signatures as proof of delivery.

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Dec 2014

MCS integrates Adobe Sign

MCS integrated Adobe Sign with their hire management software to help hire businesses with customer document exchanges.

2015

MCS gains a partner in South Africa

MCS partnered with South African company CO3 to sell its products to customers and prospects in South Africa.

2016

MCS develops Workshop Mobile

By joining forces with BigChange, MCS created Workshop Mobile, which can help hire businesses with the repair and maintenance of their equipment.

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2017

MCS CRM integrates into MCS-rm

MCS CRM became a valuable tool in MCS-rm, allowing hire businesses to collaborate more effectively with their customers and encouraging sales representatives to become more productive.

2018

MCS launches a new RM Mobile solution

MCS launched the RM Mobile solution which allows hire businesses to manage their business from wherever they are, through a single device. 

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Feb 2018

 MCS develops the Telematics Hub

With the Telematics Hub, hire businesses can analyse and access equipment locations and track fuel usage and maintenance all in one place.

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Feb 2018

MCS wins award for the Telematics Hub

MCS won the Innovation Award at the Executive Hire Show.

Apr 2018

MCS shortlists for HAE Supplier of the Year

MCS is shortlisted for HAE Supplier of the Year, which celebrates leading companies in the hire industry.

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May 2018

MCS wins big

MCS proudly won the 'International Tech Company' title in the Thames Valley Tech Awards!

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Aug 2018

MCS becomes a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier

MCS was recognised by the HAE as a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier—an achievement that only a few companies in the hire industry have accomplished.

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Feb 2019

MCS launches E-Sign digital document signing

MCS launched the E-Sign digital signing feature that allows customers to sign documents with just a click of a button.

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Feb 2020

MCS reaches Spain

MCS opened a new office in Madrid, Spain, to serve hire businesses in the region.

Sept  2020

 MCS holds its first podcast

MCS introduced the MCS Product Showcase Week, where customers can learn about the latest developments in the hire industry and the newest features of MCS-rm.

Jan 2021

MCS opens its doors to the USA

MCS opened a new office in Grand Rapids, USA. Although MCS already had clients from the USA, this was the first time we opened an office in the country.

October 2022

MCS takes bauma

MCS showcased its hire management solutions for the first time at bauma 2022.

January 2023

MCS celebrates 40 years

MCS celebrated its 40 years of serving thousands of users all over the world—a truly amazing journey!

1983

MCS is born

Richard Van Der Knapp, who was a freelance programmer at the time, was tasked with creating software that could help a hire company automate their invoicing and contractual procedures. After the solution was created, more local companies got to know about it and MCS Global Ltd was founded.

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1990

An independent User Group forms

After being in business for 7 years, the independent MCS User Group was formed to cater to MCS end-users. The group now handles the MCS Escrow agreement, delivers new ideas, and helps with the development of hire software.

2001

MCS-rm is born

In 2001, MCS decided to switch to the Windows platform and launched MCS-rm Rental Software—the flagship product of the company.

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2005

MCS launches a CRM solution

MCS launched its innovative CRM software solution to meet the unique needs of hire companies.

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2006

MCS becomes a Microsoft partner

After years of hard work and dedication, MCS proudly became a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner!

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2006

MCS expands to France

MCS expanded its operations to France by opening up its French office in Paris La Défense.

2006

MCS goes to the land down under

MCS collaborated with its Australian partner and MCS Australia opened its doors for business. 

2010

MCS introduces smart technology

MCS introduced various smart technologies, such as Smart Alerts which notify users of any issues that require their immediate attention.

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2010

MCS branches out to Sweden

MCS opened an office in Sweden to serve its Scandinavian clientele.

2011

Guy becomes MD

Guy Van Der Knapp became the new MD after Richard Van Der Knapp.

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June 2012

MCS goes mobile

MCS launched MCS CRM Mobile, which allows clients to work with their customers even when they’re on the move.

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April 2013

MCS converts to the Microsoft.NET platform

Version 4 of the MCS platform was completely overhauled for the Microsoft.NET platform.

June 2013

MCS celebrates 30 years of success

MCS successfully celebrated its 30th birthday. MCS grew from a small organisation that consisted of just one person to a well-respected and recognised global brand that revolutionised the hire industry.

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March 2014

MCS expands to the Netherlands

MCS opened a new office to serve the Benelux region so that they can reach out to more Dutch customers and prospects.

June 2014

MCS launches Transport Mobile

MCS launched Transport Mobile—a paperless application designed for delivery drivers. This feature allows delivery drivers to handle their deliveries, exchanges, and collections, and take E-signatures as proof of delivery.

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December 2014

MCS integrates Adobe Sign

MCS integrated Adobe Sign with their hire management software to help hire businesses with customer document exchanges.

2015

MCS gains a partner in South Africa

MCS partnered with South African company CO3 to sell its products to customers and prospects in South Africa.

2016

MCS develops Workshop Mobile

By joining forces with BigChange, MCS created Workshop Mobile, which can help hire businesses with the repair and maintenance of their equipment.

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2017

MCS CRM integrates into MCS-rm

MCS CRM became a valuable tool in MCS-rm, allowing hire businesses to collaborate more effectively with their customers and encouraging sales representatives to become more productive.

2018

MCS launches a new RM Mobile solution

MCS launched the RM Mobile solution which allows hire businesses to manage their business from wherever they are, through a single device.

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Feb 2018

MCS develops the Telematics Hub

With the Telematics Hub, hire businesses can analyse and access equipment locations and track fuel usage and maintenance all in one place.

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Feb 2018

MCS wins award for the Telematics Hub

MCS won the Innovation Award at the Executive Hire Show.

Apr 2018

MCS shortlists for HAE Supplier of the Year

MCS is shortlisted for HAE Supplier of the Year, which celebrates leading companies in the hire industry.

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May 2018

MCS wins big

MCS proudly won the 'International Tech Company' title in the Thames Valley Tech Awards!

Aug 2018

MCS becomes a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier

MCS was recognised by the HAE as a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier—an achievement that only a few companies in the hire industry have accomplished.

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Feb 2019

MCS launches E-Sign digital document signing

MCS launched the E-Sign digital signing feature that allows customers to sign documents with just a click of a button.

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Feb 2020

MCS reaches Spain

MCS opened a new office in Madrid, Spain, to serve hire businesses in the region.

Sept  2020

MCS holds its first podcast

MCS introduced the MCS Product Showcase Week, where customers can learn about the latest developments in the hire industry and the newest features of MCS-rm.

Jan 2021

MCS opens its doors to the USA

MCS opened a new office in Grand Rapids, USA. Although MCS already had clients from the USA, this was the first time we opened an office in the country.

October 2022

MCS takes bauma

MCS showcased its hire management solutions for the first time at bauma 2022.

January 2023

MCS celebrates 40 years

MCS celebrated its 40 years of serving thousands of users all over the world—a truly amazing journey!

Get in touch

To discover how MCS-rm hire software can empower your business, call us on   +61 (2) 9477 1355 or use our enquiry form.