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Zeppelin orders 100 Leonardo aerial lifts
Germany and Austria-based Zeppelin Rental has ordered 100 Leonardo HD vertical masts from Italian manufacturer
'Change is good' says Ritchie Bros CEO Peter Blake
Peter Blake, CEO of Ritchie Bros, tells Murray Pollok that the company will soon be meeting the needs of people who don’t like to buy or sell equipment at unreserved auctions.
Interview: Thomas Kaeser on compressed air and split-rentals
Kaeser Kompressoren is now in its third generation of Kaeser family ownership and shows no signs of slowing down. IRN Editor Murray Pollok met CEO Thomas Kaeser at the company’s headquarters in Coburg, Germany.
Caterpillar has record year despite slow Q4
Dealer inventory reductions hit fourth quarter figures, but revenues for 2012 still climbed +10% to US$ 65.9 billion
Pioneer invests $10m in new UK pump rental business
Move into pump rentals will be undertaken in the UK, but not the US where sister company Pioneer Pump Inc will continue to focus exclusively on sales activities. Investment funds come from parent company Franklin Electric.
Loxam updates ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations
Equipment rental firm receives 9001 and 14001 accreditation for all operations across Europe, including businesses acquired since the first accreditations in 1997 and 2010.
EIB funds Xylem research
Pump manufacturer and rental company Xylem has been awarded a €120 million (US$ 160 million) loan by the European Investment Bank (EIB) for research
Ritchie Bros launches first version of online marketplace
New online market - EquipmentOne - will give equipment sellers control over pricing and the ability to negotiate with buyers.
Cramo makes management changes and reorganises regions
Management and regional reorganisation at Cramo sees Erik Bengtsson, Tatu Hauhio and Dirk Schlitzkus take enhanced roles at the business.
United Rentals positive after 'very successful' RSC integration
United Rentals says progress on integration of RSC, though not yet complete, will allow the company to reap benefits going forward.
Travis Perkins adds 1500th JCB to fleet
Travis Perkins has taken delivery of its 1500th JCB machine after investing more than £3 million (US$4.7 million) in its fleet.
Energyst wins three year Chilean mine contract
Energyst will provide back-up power for facilities close to the world's largest copper mine at Antofagasta in Chile.
APR says dual-fuel turbines in demand
Power rental company APR Energy will use 2013 to focus on operational improvements and increasing utilisation after several years of rapid fleet growth.
Top CEOs join line-up for first International Rental Conference (IRC)
Gérard Déprez (Loxam), Leigh Ainsworth (Coates Hire), Jay Early (Hertz) and Bud Howard (Volvo Rents) join Michael Kneeland of United Rentals in the high-profile line-up for the first International Rental conference in Beijing, China this October.
Atlas Copco Portable Energy to expand global salesforce
Company targets developing markets and the US by adding between 100 and 200 new sales staff over the next two years.
Vermeer appoints two division presidents
Jason Andringa becomes president of the forage and environmental division while Doug Hundt leads the underground and excavation business.
Judge rejects Ahern Rentals appeal
Creditors can file alternative reorganisation plans for Ahern Rentals following latest Chapter 11 court ruling.
Aggreko expands southern China operation
New, larger facility in southern China will accommodate "substantial" growth of Aggreko's business in Guangdong province.
Cummins targets Europe with new rental generators
Four generators in the 150-300 kVA sizes will spearhead Cummins' push into Europe's rental market.
Poland’s road building spend to drop in 2013
Investment of €4.7 billion planned for next twelve months, compared to total spend of €5.4 billion last year.
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