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Friday Roundup: Caterpillar sales | Construction markets | Storent’s fleet investment
For the week that was Aug. 1-7, 2024, equipment rental responded to reports about the state of construction markets across the globe
Manitou Asia adds Vietnam dealer for Gehl products
Manitou Asia announced a new dealer in Vietnam will provide Gehl products
Sales for Caterpillar’s construction division drops in Q2
Construction equipment sales for the world’s largest OEM declined in all regions apart from one
Andy Wright: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’
IRN columnist reveals why culture is critical for businesses
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
Atlas Copco expands battery energy storage range
New units ideal for rental applications said OEM
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 
Terex AWP still seeing “healthy” North American demand
Q2 revenues up 6.9%, but backlog falls
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
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

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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
Q2 sales slip for Volvo CE, but China begins to recover
Equipment sales are down but order intake is up in the second quarter, and China has seen
Podcast: The challenge of electrification
Paul Bramhall of Briggs & Stratton talks to IRN’s Murray Pollok about the energy transition challenges facing rental businesses
Friday Roundup: Acquisitions abound
Equipment rental news for the week of July 11-17, 2024 centered on acquisitions in various markets
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