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G7 leaders reveal US$600bn infrastructure plan
Partnership for Global Infrastructure has been viewed as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative 
Modulaire continues growth path
Acquisitions remain central to company’s plans
Australian Cat dealer predicts rental on the rise
Hastings Deering has weathered Covid19 and predicts rising demand driven by big schemes
Coates launches green range
Range to include access, lighting and lifting machines
Ahern Australia signs Ausa distributor deal
The agreement Ahern to distribute manufacturer’s dumpers, all-terrain forklifts and telehandlers
North America strong for Caterpillar
First quarter saw high revenue growth in North American construction and resource industries
Falling sales in China impacts Volvo CE’s Q1 results
Sales drop in China but rise in the rest of the world – with one region up by 62%
Noble Iron sells Texada Software
US-based private equity company is the buyer
Kennards acquires in Western Australia
Addition of Redi Hire will boost Kennards’ network in Western Australia to 22 locations
Snorkel appoints managing director in New Zealand
Jonathan ‘Jonno’ Tulitt will head up the company’s New Zealand manufacturing facility
Record construction equipment sales in 2021
Global construction equipment sales grew 10% last year with demand expected to remain high in 2022
Aerial platform rental in Australia
Bill Whitehouse, CEO of Kennards Hire, on Australia’s access equipment market
Aggreko to exit Russia
Decision follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Utilisation moves up at Coates Hire
Fleet utilisation up 9% in the first six months of its financial year
Sinoboom Australia appoints operations manager
Longstanding access industry professional Mitch Ely will help drive the Australia business forward 
New vehicle mount access company established in Australia
Waimea Australia is majority owned by distributor Monitor Lifts and will offer products across the country 
Altrad aims for €1bn more in 2022
Growth buoyed by economic recovery, diversified model and acquisitions
Coates IoT tool to boost productivity
Smart Site tool locates and tracks usage of equipment including smaller tools, enabling off-hire opportunities
Cat’s latest mini hydraulic excavators
Machines are emissions compliant and built for use in all climates
Aggreko survey highlights role of hybrid power
“More needs to be done to drive forward necessary change” survey finds
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