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Altrad in Trad Group acquisition
French multinational acquires UK-based scaffolding and rental company, seeks further deals
Brazil access
Sérgio Kariya, managing director of Mills’ rental division, is confident the access equipment sector in Brazil will grow for the next 10 years. But, as he tells Euan Youdale, there are significant challenges
Snorkel revenues fall ahead of sale
Second quarter revenue drops at Snorkel as it is unable to take advantage of market recovery.
Palfinger Platforms Italy expands Smart range
Joint venture has launched a new 13.5 m working height truck mount in its 'mid-market' Smart range, with more models to follow soon.
UK construction products sales strengthen
Third quarter data shows private housing and infrastructure were key drivers behind growth
Ritchie Bros appoints Joerg Bachmann to marketing post
Former Zeppelin and Loxam manager Joerg Bachmann joins Ritchie Bros as marketing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
A-Plant launches city centre 'Express' rental stores
New Tool Hire Express network will target contractors working on projects in city centres.
Chicago Pneumatic launches new breakers
Company launches two handheld breakers to the North American market: the CP 1260 and CP 1290.
Ctrack launches new fleet monitoring solution
UK-based vehicle tracking and fleet management firm Ctrack has launched a new advanced monitoring solution for plant and equipment.
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.
Nationwide kicks off Lavendon health and safety drive
Lavendon Group is promoting health and safety with a number of events across its international territories, starting with Nationwide Platforms in the UK this week.
Building access in Asia
Asia's booming economies are eager to embrace powered access: Berlinda Nadarajan reports from the IPAF Asia Conference in Singapore.
Aggreko appoints new Nordic manager
UK-based Aggreko has appointed John Wilson as its new general manager for the Nordic region.
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.
Bredenoord's new hybrid genset 'offers 40% fuel savings'
Bredenoord says its 30 kVA ESaver is the first "large scale" application of hybrid technology on the power rental market. The system was co-developed with contractor Dura Vermeer.
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.
Hanix to push UK sales with new appointment
Japanese mini excavator manufacturer names Paul Clarke as new UK sales manager.
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.
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