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ARA adjusts US rental forecasts but remains positive
Growth of 7% this year is forecast to increase to 9.2% next year and then reach 12.9% in 2015, says the American Rental Association (ARA).
Emeco seeks successor to outgoing CEO
Australian mining equipment rental company searching for new CEO, with Keith Gordon remaining in position until successor is in place.
Road-rail specialist Quattro acquired by management team
Founder and former CEO John Murphy retains a shareholding in Quattro - the UK's largest road-rail vehicle rental business - and becomes executive chairman.
SRS invests in Snorkels
One of Japan’s leading equipment rental companies is making a strategic investment in electric Snorkel machines
Terex AWP to launch online telehandler training
The company plans to launch the online telehandler training by the end of this year.
First half sales rise at Astec
US-based manufacturer cautiously optimistic on rest of year despite falling backlog
Riwal acquires Sarens' access division
The telehandler and access rental company will now have operations in Belgium.
Bigge adds construction hoists to Texas fleets
The company has expanded in Dallas and Houston by adding 150 hoists across both locations.
Runnion Equipment adds Elliott HiReach line to fleet
Boom truck rental company Runnion Equipment has added Elliott Equipment Company’s line of HiReach aerial work platforms to their fleet in Caledonia, WI.
JLG sales surge helping to nearly double Oshkosh’s Q3 net
JLG was Oshkosh’s best-performing sector for the third quarter; sales increased 15.6% to $941.5 million compared to the same period last year.
Terex safety notice requires Genie Z-135/70 inspection
Terex AWP has issued a safety notice requiring an inspection of the secondary boom angle on Genie Z-135/70s, following fatal collapse In June, but says machines are safe
Europlatform programme finalised
The programme for Europlatform, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 3 October has been completed and is available to view on the event website
Australian associations introduce cross hire agreement
The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) and Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) in Australia have produced a Cross Hire Agreement (CHA) to help protect members from risks associated with recent legislation
Best Line Equipment buys Uniontown Industrial Equipment Co.
Pennsylvania-based Best Line Equipment has purchased Uniontown Industrial Equipment, Co., bringing the equipment rental company’s total number of locations to 12.
HERC operating profits up 72% in second quarter
Worldwide revenues increased 14.7% for HERC while North America revenues increased 17.4%.
Operating profit down at Komatsu
First quarter results hit by weaker demand for construction and mining equipment in key markets
Mongolia Equipment Rental Co adds to management team
Michael Telford joins management team of MERC, the Hertz equipment rental franchise holder in Mongolia.
Hewden reports 14.7% revenue decline in 2012
Results highlight difficult conditions in the UK construction sector in 2012.
Generac to acquire Tower Light srl
Deal makes Generac a major player in lighting towers outside North America and gives it further sales channel for its industrial generators.
Ramirent achieves triple certification in Baltics
First rental company in the Baltics to have ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications, claims Ramirent.
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