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Palfinger breaks more records in 2023 financials
Yet another record year for the Austrian crane, work platform and materials handling machinery manufacturer
4 things we learned from Volvo’s annual report
Volvo Construction Equipment recently unveiled its 2023 financial results, with sales up by 1% on a currency-adjusted basis to SEK 105 billion. Here are four things we learned from its annual report.
Canadian Volvo CE dealer acquired by Nors
North American dealer will join the Nors Group from Volvo CE
Why has United Rentals spent $1.1bn on a temporary roadway business?
The deal to acquire Yak will add annual revenues of $350 million, but there are other benefits too
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe announces new president and CEO
New CEO to replace Takaharu Ikeda 
MCS becomes carbon-neutral supplier
John Deere reports on the status of its new excavator line
Following the end of its manufacturing agreement with Hitachi, John Deere has been working on the introduction of its own line of excavators, designed and built in the US
Alta announces changes at board level
New appointment to focus on strategic growth
10 management software systems for your rental company
Rental management software has evolved to meet the needs of every size and type of equipment rental company
Report reveals sustainability surge: 73% of contractors already implementing practices
Survey of approximately 13,000 construction professionals reveals what sectors are embracing sustainability
What makes the Australian access market tick?
Coates and United Forklift & Access Solutions talk about factors contributing to growth in the region
Lord Bamford celebrates 60-year JCB milestone
Lord Bamford has gone on to play a significant role in the growth of the company and helped it to become one of the world’s largest OEMs
‘Uncertainty’ over construction inflation: What price rises do different regions face?
Construction input prices surged in early 2024 and there may be more to come.
Interview: Pramac Generac’s Alessandro Rossi on BESS capacity
5 things we learned at The ARA Show
Rental penetration has reached pre-pandemic levels and growth expectations are higher than expected
International Rental News - January-February 2024
Including interviews with Coates, Avesco and Wacker Neuson
Opinion: the pace of learning is accelerating. Don’t be left behind
The common thread to the three big technology trends is ‘pace of learning’, argues Soeren Brogaard, CEO at Trackunit.
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
John Deere announces partnership with Leica Geosystems
The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to bring new technologies and services to construction professionals worldwide.
Changes at Sunbelt Rentals UK as Andy Wright steps down
Current COO to take on CEO role
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