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Four generators in the 150-300 kVA sizes will spearhead Cummins' push into Europe's rental market.

US-based manufacturer Doosan Portable Power is now offering a package of special features aimed at improving the operation of mobile generators working in regions of extreme cold.

New M series light equipment will be made in the Philippines and the US and targeted at developing economies.

Acquisition will give Briggs & Stratton an inroad to the fast-growing Brazilian market for light outdoor equipment.

Within a week of its sale to a new private equity owner HSS Hire has made a major acquisition, buying Abird Generator Hire, a leading UK power rental company with seven depots and 60 staff in the UK and Wales. The price was not disclosed.

Equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has introduced a new diesel generator range developed for the construction industry.

Caterpillar-owned generator manufacturer FG Wilson has announced 760 job losses at its four manufacturing facilities in Northern Ireland.

United Rentals has expanded its specialist power, temperature control and trench safety divisions with five new depots openings in the US and Canada.

The new Weldmaker 330CC/CV (constant current/constant voltage) from ArcGen Hilta offers 8kVA 3 phase output with 3kVA 110V AC outputs, an ‘e-mode' to make it energy efficient, and promises a super-silent operation.

Erenfred Pedersen A/S (EP) in Denmark has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with El-Björn to sell its power, lighting and temperature control equipment in the country.

Power rental company APR Energy has increased its planned capital investment for the full year to US$290-310 million, up from the $230-260 million indicated earlier this year.

UK engine distributor Engines Plus Ltd has launched a new range of power generators aimed at the UK construction, rental and outside event markets.

The UK’s Progress Group has integrated its power rental division with Newburn Power Rental, which it acquired in January this year.

Allen Engineering Corp (AEC) and Equipment Synergy International (ESI) have agreed a joint marketing alliance to target the North American and international rental market. As part of the deal, Roger Euliss, ESI’s co-founder and president, takes on the additional role of sales director at Allen Engineering.

Italian-based genset manufacturer Pramac has gone into liquidation following a special meeting of shareholders last week.

Cat Entertainment Services (Cat ES), the events rental business operated by Ring Power in the US, has been designed by Caterpillar as a global supplier of temporary power and temperature control equipment for major events and production projects.

New facility will provide temporary power and temperature control services to the local shipping and oil and gas industries as well as businesses operating in and around Cape Town's central business district

SDMO said the recent acquisition of the Brazilian genset manufacturer Maquigeral will give it an important route to targeting the country’s fast growing rental sector in the country.

Atlas Copco Portable Energy is to move its competence centre for portable generators from Antwerp to the Gesan facility in Zaragoza, Spain that it acquired last year.

United Rentals has expanded its specialty rentals operation by opening new trench safety and power rental locations in New Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas.