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Equipment rentals in the platform economy: A rising trend
Multibillion-dollar online platforms like Uber and Airbnb are inspiring efforts to create similar solutions for equipment rental, but there are challenges in making this a reality 
French rental survey finds growth, but trend is down
DLR survey reports year-on-year growth, but that’s not the full story
3 positive messages from Herc Rentals’ Investor Days
Discussion out of Herc Rentals’ recent Investor Day contains some good news for rental companies in North America
Kobelco Europe celebrates and anounces HQ move
Guests at 10-year event hear of HQ move in the Netherlands
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
IC Tower Index 2023: largest tower crane-owning companies
Who is at the top of our annual ranking? Alex Dahm reports
Latam Rental 45 ranking reveals solid regional growth
Brazilian firms continue to dominate, with the country’s leading firm showing a big increase in growth this year
Atlas Copco CEO to step down
Mats Rahmström to leave company after 35 years
UK rental industry responds to Autumn statement
Full expensing made permanent, but some elements of the industry excluded
Canadian Rental Association unveils scholarships
Scholarships to “empower next generation of leaders”
Komatsu heralds battery supplier acquisition
Mining equipment to be first application for new batteries
A practical approach to sustainability for North American rental companies
A recent webinar from the American Rental Association looks at what today’s rental companies can do to begin their journey toward reducing carbon emissions 
Interview: Cummins Engine Business president says no ‘light-switch event’ for zero emissions
Cummins Engine Business president sees continued future for internal combustion.
North American rental industry expects new ‘normal’ in 2024
ARA Vice President Josh Nickell says the pandemic-fueled feeding frenzy of two years ago is over, requiring rental companies to return to a sustainable strategy for growth
U.S. rental market sees softening growth in Q3
The American Rental Association’s latest forecast shows a strong third quarter, but predictions for next year suggest a leveling out from the highs seen in recent years 
Atlas Copco Group reveal a new corporate brand identity
Atlas Copco have unveiled a change in corporate brand identity
Kohler presents new KDH hydrogen IC engine
H2 engine was unveiled at Agritechnica 2023 to highlight agricultural machine compatibility
H&E relocates Atlanta branch
New branch to provide greater site access
Malaysia - a fast growing access market
AI explores the dynamics of one the world’s fastest growing access markets - Malaysia.
Horizon embarks on Asian rental expansion
Chinese rental business to open multiple outlets
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ERA TCO and CO2 calculators
ERA TCO Calc
Calculate the total cost of ownership and CO2 output of construction machinery using the European Rental Association’s online, free-to-use calculators.