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Europe’s construction output sinks again
After registering slight increases in February, March’s construction output reverts back to falling trend
Hertz and APR Energy partner in Saudi Arabia
APR Energy will provide power fleet and expertise for Hertz to enter the large scale power rental market in Saudi Arabia.
Deadline day for vote on Ahern Rentals reorganization plans
Monday, May 13 was the deadline day for votes on the two reorganization plans for Ahern Rentals, with court hearing scheduled for Monday 3 June.
Riwal opens 10th France depot
Riwal has opened its 10th depot in France, in the town of Ozoir-la- Ferrière, from which it can now serve the southeast area of Paris.
International advice at Plantworx
UKTI commercial officers from Algeria, Brazil, Canada, China, India and Russia available to help UK exporters
JCB hits 1 million milestone
UK-based manufacturer unveils commemorative machine and decoration for world headquarters to mark the occasion.
Facing reality: IRN reports from a recent meeting of Spanish rental companies in Madrid
More than 120 Spanish rental managers met in Madrid in early March to discuss the continuing crisis in the country’s rental industry. There were no easy answers, as Nuria Martí (in Madrid) and Murray Pollok report.
Ritchie hails first Chinese auction as 'big success'
First Ritchie Bros auction in China follows years of ground work to obtain regulatory approvals and permissions from the Chinese authorities.
Putzmeister partners with Simem
Strategic partnership deal with Italian concrete mixing and batching equipment manufacturer broadens Putzmeister’s portfolio
Mixed data for Europe’s construction output
Eurostat figures for February show another year-on-year drop among member states, but a rise in output from Eurozone countries
Magni to benefit from informal JCB link-up
Up to half of Magni's sales this year could be through JCB dealers, says Riccardo Magni.
Gorman-Rupp wants European dealers to rent pumps
Pump manufacturer establishes finance fund for dealers who want to establish rental operations.
Kanamoto reports 40.3% revenue rise in latest quarter
Revenue increases reflect integration of Unite Co as a new subsidiary and the scale of earthquake/tsunami reconstruction efforts.
Ritchie Bros rolls-out EquipmentOne service
Ritchie Bros is targeting the half of the used equipment market that is not currently served by auctions.
Oilfield rentals market to be worth $46.8bn by 2018
North America is the largest market, with growth driven by investment in oil shale and shale gas.
First quarter ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey now open
Results of first survey for 2013 will be published just before the Bauma exhibition.
Abird opens Middlesborough depot
HSS-owned temporary power supplier opens a new depot in Middlesborough to serve customers in the North East of the UK. The depot replaces a smaller base in Durham.
UK construction output slows again
Output dropped across all construction sectors year-on-year in January, according to latest ONS figures
Snorkel’s Kansas plant decertifies union
Snorkel’s U.S. manufacturing facility has voted to remove its representation with its union, the International Association of Machinists (IAM).
Manuco takes best Bobcat dealer award
Manuco Services, based in Normandy, France, has been named Best Bobcat telehandler dealer in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2012 by the manufacturer.
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