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Demand drops, United to curtail capex
Following large drop in demand due to Covid-19, United Rentals expects to cut capex
Podcast: Aero Lift talks about independent rental during downturns
The President of Michigan-based Aero Lift discusses the impact of Covid-19 on rental operations and how diversification has aided business
Cummins first quarter revenues fall 17%
Lower demand in construction, mining and power generation drive revenue decrease
Grant for Volvo CE to test e-machines
Equipment manufacturer granted US$2 million to pilot its electric machines in California
ARA seeks additional $300 billion
A proposed two-fold approach asks government for an incremental $300 billion to make additional Economy Injury Disaster Loans 
Podcast: US construction bears impact of pandemic
Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier
ConExpo review: Aerial platforms & telehandlers
It was a show to remember, partly a result of Covid-19 and partly thanks to the vast array of cutting-edge access products 
CRA Executive Director Dale Blackwell passes
The longtime CRA executive director and owner of Aba Daba Rents died on April 15
North American Rental and Covid-19
Tony Conant, CEO of American Rental Association, talks to IRN’s Thomas Allen
Telehandler30 call for entries
Don’t miss out on being profiled in ALH’s annual ranking of North America’s telehandler rental fleets 
US construction declined 5% in March
Dodge Data says impact of Covid-19 on construction will only be clear with April figures
OSHA guidance for virus protection
Michael Rubin, Partner at law firm Goldberg Segalla, discusses how to protect workers from Covid-19
Genie produces critical PPE
Manufacturer has designed and is producing face sheilds for a hospital close to its headquarters
ARA forecasts steep drop in US rental
Projections indicate a 16.6 percent decline in rental revenue in the US this year
Boehler joins Hy-Brid Lifts’ Board
Boehler, the former president of Skyjack, will help to guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC.
Pettibone extends X-Series
US-based Pettibone has extended its X-Series telehandlers with a 10,000-pound capacity machine and new features
Sunstate Equipment remains open in all markets
The equipment rental company said it is doing “everything possible to mitigate any potential service disruptions”
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Cummins cuts pay
US-based engine supplier reduces salaries in response to drop in demand
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
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