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Could US tariffs on Chinese goods endanger adoption of electric construction equipment?
When news emerged last month that the US government would be raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles and batteries, it wasn’t immediately obvious whether this would apply to construction equipment
Sales for world’s top 50 construction OEMs revealed
Yellow Table compiles the sales for the world’s top 50 construction equipment manufacturers 
AI-powered robotic excavators take direction on site
Gravis Robotics is developing a module that attaches to individual excavators so they can work to spec every day on the job 
accessM20 2024 reflects a diverging marketplace for access manufacturers
2023 revenues highlight an interesting shift in one of the industry’s sectors
Herc issues $800 million in senior notes
Proceeds to repay portion of indebtedness
Friday Roundup: Boels used equipment | Manitou-Kiloutou electric retrofit | OEM American expansions
The week that was May 27 through June 5 saw news from large rental houses, a new electric telehandler and North American facilities for major manufacturers
Steelwrist opens North American headquarters
New facility marks key milestone in company’s expansion strategy
Interview: Why Sarens has big hopes for rental
Growing demand within the sector is driving expansion in product offering, services, depots and more for the Belgium-based crane provider
Boels launches used equipment marketplace
Company partners with Scandinavian subsidiary
Friday Roundup: Colorado, US acquisitions | European rental forecast | equipment demos
The last week of May, 2024 saw US-based companies acquiring in Colorado, a report about the state of European rental, and lots of new machines being shown on site
Going mobile: A must-have customer experience
Paul Maddison, director of digital innovation at United Rentals, talks about what defines a valueable digital interface for customers, and why you need one
A tale of two markets: Rental faces differing forecasts in US and Europe
The latest reports show equipment rental in two key regions, while driven by similar forces, is taking separate paths for now
Herc acquires in Colorado
Purchase of general renter adds two locations
Kiloutou starts renting railway maintenance equipment
New division to be rolled out across France
Global Rental Alliance welcomes new member
Turkish association becomes ninth member
Himoinsa appoints service director
Appointment to strengthen service, spare parts and after sales divisions
Friday Roundup: ARA updates forecast | United Rentals acquires in Europe | Dieci launches telehandler upgrades
The week in equipment rental saw growth in several areas, including the ARA’s prediction for higher rental revenues in the US, and United Rentals expansion in Benelux
Access rental takes many paths to continued growth
Is the gradual move to a generalist rental model inevitable in mature and maturing markets?
Market stabilization for ‘Telehandler30’ North American ranking
Current market drivers include infrastructure, mega projects, onshoring and aging fleet replacement
United reports revenue growth in digital platforms
Company reports “strong adoption” from customers
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