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Interview: EasyHire exec talks about bringing tool hire to more people
Joint venture with Wilko takes digitization to new level for UK-based firm
Friday Roundup: Renta acquisition | Ashtead growth | European Rental Week theme
The week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2024 included news of growth and a focus on the future
ASEAMAC publishes its 2024 yearbook
Friday Roundup: United expands in Australia | New Cat loaders | Altrad oil and gas
Rental companies all over the world expanded their horizons during the week that was Aug. 22-28, 2024
US presidential election: What if Trump wins?
Questions center on how policy changes might affect business for American construction and rental companies
Q&A with AGGCON on India’s new budget
What impact will the July budget have on rental?
Interview: Former Home Depot exec on his new role with BigRentz
Matt Schweickert recently joined the board of directors at BigRentz, hoping to help the construction and rental industries continue to evolve and take advantage of greater efficiencies through digital tools 
Friday Roundup: ARA forecast | Aggreko in the Americas | Pearson retires
North American rental is expected to see less growth this year, while Aggreko aims higher in the region, in the week that was Aug. 15-21, 2024
Factors affecting US and Canadian rental growth this year
On the heels of a downgraded ARA forecast, industry considers factors affecting growth for the remainder of 2024
10 ‘food for thought’ quotes on equipment rental in 2024
As we round the corner into the second half of the year, we take a look back at statements made by leaders in the equipment rental industry since the start of 2024
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
Kennards survey finds construction in Australia is ‘stable’
Majority of responses reveal optimism for contractors
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
Rental staff recruitment and retention: Why Europe struggles to keep the pipeline full
The equipment rental and construction industries have not only an image problem, but demographic shifts and changing priorities are stanching the flow of viable job candidates
US construction spending “more moderate” says H&E
But mega projects still represents big opportunity
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 
ERA Carbon Reporting Guidance: Simplifying compliance for rental companies
The European Rental Association is also launching a rental equipment benchmark database, providing a resource for accurate emission estimation of equipment
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