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Andy Wright: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’
IRN columnist reveals why culture is critical for businesses
H&E opens first branch in Iowa
US renter continues depot expansion
BigRentz names former Home Depot exec to board of directors
Schweickert’s career spans over two decades in roles said to focus on scaling global organizations and driving profitability
Uncertainty over election, rates and inflation cloud future for US rental
Following a period of sustained growth, what’s next for the US equipment rental market?
On the road again: First-hand look at Spain’s equipment manufacturing
IRN was invited to Spain in June, where we visited a number of ANMOPYC members to take the temperature of the market
Rental staff recruitment and retention: Why Europe struggles to keep the pipeline full
The equipment rental and construction industries have not only an image problem, but demographic shifts and changing priorities are stanching the flow of viable job candidates
Friday Roundup: United updates forecast | GAM gains in LATAM | Access leaders’ results
The week spanning July 25-31, 2024 included financial results for United, GAM, JLG and Terex, plus news of WillScot’s merging of brands 
WillScot owner to merge brands
New name and website for modular accommodation specialist
ERA Carbon Reporting Guidance: Simplifying compliance for rental companies
The European Rental Association is also launching a rental equipment benchmark database, providing a resource for accurate emission estimation of equipment
IRN100 ranking reveals top 10 US-based rental companies
American rental firms made up the biggest majority of the annual list, accounting for more than half of the total revenues of US$81.6 billion
Friday Roundup: Herc’s biggest buy | United in Scotland | Sinoboom ‘Europe for Europe’
Herc Rentals made big news during the week that was July 18-24, 2024 as the company reported breaking revenue records and making its biggest acquisition to date
Herc’s acquisition of Otay Mesa Sales its largest buy ever
Four-branch independent brings Herc’s additions to 25 so far in 2024 
5 takeaways from Herc’s first-half ‘24 report
The Q&A session in Herc Holdings’ recent earnings call provides a deep dive into local market slowdown, mega projects and growth strategies
United Rentals opens new depot in UK
UK location now operational
Herc breaks revenue records in second quarter
Number three on the IRN100 ranking, Herc Rentals reaffirms its annual guidance for revenue growth with eyes on mega projects and infrastructure spending
Yanmar rebrands its Turkish rental e-commerce platform
Company aims to “lead digitalisation of rental”
Briggs creates aerial platform business in Ireland
Fleet investment and depot expansion planned following merger
Tsurumi to open in-house testing facility
Move by OEM to “expand customisation services”
10 biggest equipment rental acquisitions of 2024 so far
As we enter the second half of the year, IRN looks at the most recent and noteworthy business acquistions in the equipment rental industry
Podcast: The challenge of electrification
Paul Bramhall of Briggs & Stratton talks to IRN’s Murray Pollok about the energy transition challenges facing rental businesses
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ERA TCO Calc
Calculate the total cost of ownership and CO2 output of construction machinery using the European Rental Association’s online, free-to-use calculators.