All North America Articles

BlackRock buys infrastructure investor for US$12.5 billion
BlackRock becomes world’s second-largest manager of private infrastructure assets
CNH and HD Hyundai unveil joint innovation agreement
Construction equipment firms to collaborate on construction technology research centre
BigRentz partners with finance provider
Deal to provide flexible finance to BigRentz customers
4 ways Ashtead is improving sustainability
London-based global rental giant outlines how it aims to achieve greater sustainability in 2024 and beyond
Caterpillar’s ‘strategic agreement’ continues electric evolution
Caterpillar signs a strategic agreement with CRH for electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions
US construction job openings hit their highest level since 2022
The number of construction job openings in the USA hit 459,000 on the final day of November 2023 – the highest level since the end of 2022.
H&E and the importance of US mega projects
A strategic shift in 2021 has born fruit for this American rental firm now looking to capitalize on demand from the latest growth market
MEC launch expands drive at full height capability
New 38ft slab scissor first in product class, says manufacturer 
United Rentals invests in solar generator fleet
Hipower units can “revolutionise power generation”
Linamar makes agriculture equipment acquisition
Move adds seeding equipment to its existing agriculture equipment ranges
Top rental acquisitions of 2023
2023 has seen several significant purchases by rental companies
Silicon Valley company develops off-highway electrification ‘ecosystem’
Will show electric mini excavator at CES show in January
United Rentals launches carbon emissions estimator
Digital tool is part of United’s ‘Total Control’ cloud platform
Epiroc to purchase Stanley Infrastructure
Deal includes LaBounty, Paladin and Dubois brands
H&E makes Phoenix acquisition
Dead gives H&E new branches in Phoenix and Denver.
Interview: Ritchie Bros. exec looks at used equipment markets and more
Sam Wyant, president of international sales at Ritchie Bros., discusses the used equipment and auction markets, progress for Rouse and SmartEquip, and the company’s approach to technology
Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
On the heels of an update to its extensive line of rotating telescopic handlers, Magni is looking forward with full ownership of the company once again
LGMG starts production in Mexico
Located in Monterrey, the facility is a major part of North America expansion plans 
Interview: Wacker Neuson Chief Sales Officer on growth for the future
Alexander Greschner, Chief Sales Officer, Wacker Neuson, highlights their current – and future – direction to Catrin Jones
Kubota to consolidate two U.S. subsidiaries
Company plans to consolidate its two Georgia-based manufacturing operations into one
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