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IRN’s most read equipment rental stories of 2023
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Capital expenditure, ‘dumping’ claims, hydrogen and economic news
Top 10 words of wisdom from the rental industry in 2023
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At look back at the past 12 months of news and interviews reveals some pearls of inspiration from leaders in the equipment rental industry 
Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
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On the heels of an update to its extensive line of rotating telescopic handlers, Magni is looking forward with full ownership of the company once again
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
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Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
JCB and Manitou end patent disputes
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Agreement ends six year dispute
Bobcat makes material handling move
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Forklifts and warehouse equipment added to portfolio
Makinex creates battery energy storage unit
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Lithium ion battery unit offers 6kW output
Atlas Copco launches first hybrid light tower
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New launch to “transform the industry”
Canadian rental leader takes ambitious stance on growth
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Cooper Equipment Rentals has grown its footprint from two locations to 71 over the past 13 years, thanks to an aggressive strategy and a goal to be ‘Canada’s renntal company’
Machine control made for rental fleets
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Topcon’s portable MC-Mobile machine control solution is made for use on compact equipment, bringing the benefits of digital construction to smaller contractors and rental fleets
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
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Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
Latam Rental 45 ranking reveals solid regional growth
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Brazilian firms continue to dominate, with the country’s leading firm showing a big increase in growth this year
Aggreko ups investment as business grows
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Power specialist reports 38% increase in CapEx in first 9 months of 2023
MCS launches picking equipment app
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App to “revolutionise” the picking process
Voice-enabled equipment management platform promises time and cost savings
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New AI-powered feature controlled by voice - in English and Spanish - gives users real-time information about equipment
Video: World’s first voice-enabled equipment management platform
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AI-enabled features provide real-time information
First electric wheel loader from Liebherr
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Battery-electric machine now available in Europe
Hilti and Trackunit expand partnership
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500,000 Hilti tools already viewable on Trackunit platform
Can a ‘flying light tower’ revolutionize job site illumination?
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U.S.-based startup is beta testing a drone-based tethered light that fits into a person-portable wheeled case and puts 8,000 sq ft of OSHA-quality light on the ground
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