SCOTTSDALE, AZ — RSC Equipment Rental announces an annual award in memory of Freek Nijdam, former CEO of RSC during 2002-2004, who recently passed away.

The award will recognize RSC employees for outstanding creative thinking and determined problem solving to improve customer service, performance and growth in all areas of the business.

Award candidates will be measured on the successful implementation of their innovative solutions, including the future impact on RSC. Open to RSC employees, the winner will receive a commemorative plaque and a $10,000 award.

Freek Nijdam (1941-2008), an Atlas Copco veteran since 1970, became CEO of RSC Equipment Rental in 2002, a position he held until the end of 2004. RSC was a subsidiary of Atlas Copco. At RSC, he helped to create a culture of continuous improvement, capital efficiency and innovation. His relentless drive for short term measurable results while still investing in long term initiatives is the foundation of our business model and industry leading customer service.