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Sinoboom Australia opens head office
Access equipment manufacturer’s Melbourne headquarters officially opens as its national operations hub
Altrad results show resilience despite Covid-19
Altrad’s full year results for year ended 31 August 2020 “better than expected” despite a second half decline
Orange Hire in Australia acquired by private equity firm
Orange Hire in Australia has been acquired by private equity firm Arcadia Capital 
Makinex appoints new account manager
John Hendry joins Australian manufacturer in order to strengthen client partnerships
Borger acquires Kelly Green
Kelly Green Crane Hire acquired by Borger Crane Hire and Rigging Services in Australia
Ausa launches ‘urban forklift’
The new C201H is a 2000 kg payload model with compact dimensions for inner city use
Preston Rentals expands into crane sector
Preston Rentals now offers a SuperCrane fleet of mini crawler cranes for rent at its US locations
Coates increases Haulotte investment
Coates Hire invests an additional $7 million in equipment from Haulotte this year
Country report: Access in Australia
Australia has a thriving aerial platform market, beset with a unique range of challenges
Sinoboom Australia launches
Chinese manufacturer expands into Australia with the opening of its latest subsidiary
Coates grows and plans ‘solutions’ division
Australian rental firm achieves revenues and profits growth despite challenges of fires and pandemic
Kennards grows in New Zealand
New depot in Dunedin will tap into infrastructure spending in the region
Podcast: Access in Australia
Doug Rawlings, president of association EWPA and state manager at United Forklift and Access Solutions, covers the major topics
Algeco grows despite pandemic
Revenues increased 23.5% in the three months to 30 June, with sales up 1.1%, even after acquisitions 
EWPA appoints safety, technical and training director
Formerly of Haulotte and IPAF, Andrew Delahunt moves to Australian MEWP association
Emeco continues to grow
With minimal effect felt from Covid-19, mining equip rental firm enjoys revenue and profit growth
New tracked dumper from Takeuchi
The TCR50-2 replaces the company’s original TCR50 tracked dumper
HRIA publishes back-to-work guidance
Rental association provides health and safety guidance as Covid-19 restrictions ease in Australia
Kennards grows New Zealand network
New Mount Maunganui depot brings the company’s network in New Zealand to 26
Platform Basket offers new Spider 12.75
Italy-based manufacturer works with Australian dealer to respond to customer feedback
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