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UK construction products sales strengthen
Third quarter data shows private housing and infrastructure were key drivers behind growth
A-Plant launches city centre 'Express' rental stores
New Tool Hire Express network will target contractors working on projects in city centres.
NES Rentals launches online store
Chicago-based aerial equipment rental firm NES Rentals has launched an automated online equipment rental store, called 24x7 Rental Manager.
Europe’s construction output fell in July
Strongest year-on-year falls were recorded in Portugal, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Poland, according to Eurostat
Hertz opens second location in Saudi Arabia
New Damman branch will serve Saudi Arabia's Western Province.
Xtreme buys majority share of Snorkel
Las Vegas based Xtreme manufacturing - sister company to Ahern Rentals - acquires a majority share in Snorkel business, with Tanfield to receive payment based on future profits.
Harsco Infrastructure and Brand Energy to merge
US private equity firm will merge two of the world's biggest scaffolding businesses after simultaneously acquiring Harsco Infrastructure from Harcso and Brand Energy from First Reserve.
Japan's big four renters create international 'wholesale rental' business
Diamond Construction Machinery formed by Aktio, Kanamoto, Nishio Rent All, Nikken and Mitsubishi Corp to offer wholesale excavator rental services worldwide, providing an outlet for used Tier 4 machines outside Asia.
Can rental industry provide power security for UK?
UK trade association responds to TV broadcast on the vulnerability of the UK's power infrastructure and suggests key role for power rental fleets.
Stavdal boosts rental business with Rentex acquisition
Deal creates a Swedish rental business with annual revenues or around €45 million.
Rental confidence surveys online and ready to complete
Readers are invited to complete the online rental confidence surveys. Results will be published in the Nov-Dec issue of IRN.
Gehl celebrates 40 years of skid steers
Manitou Americas has celebrated the 40th anniversary of production of the Gehl brand of skid loaders.
Sullair Argentina sells 70% stake in Solaris
Private equity firm Southern Cross will provide investment funds for the Solaris business to grow faster..
Tanfield takes loan ahead of Snorkel sale
Tanfield Group has secured a UK£500000 loan from two directors as the sale of Snorkel, its aerial work platforms business, draws closer.
FIEC criticises new EU public procurement rules
European Construction Industry Federation brands revised directives “lengthy and complicated”
Toro invests $25m in R&D facilities
New 75000 ft2 extension will expand Toro's research and development facilities.
Workx adds hybrid light towers to fleet
Netherlands rental company Workx has placed an order for 40 Tower Light mobile lighting sets, including the VT1 Super Light, the energy reducing VB9 LED and the compact HydroPowerCube
Hertz France adds ATN vertical masts
Rental firm expands its fleet of vertical mast platforms with ATN, marking the third year in a row it has purchased equipment from the manufacturer.
Turning up the heat
Bomag is pushing to increase competition in the road building sector with a string of new launches. Helen Wright reports.
Loxam moves to one brand in France
Former brands Laho Equipement, Loueurs de France BTP and Locarestn will no longer be used.
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