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How to grow a global specialist
Time Manufacturing’s new CEO Roman Rariy on his vision for customisation on an international level 
One for all: Standardizing battery-powered equipment on job sites
Stefan Pfetsch, managing director of Wacker Neuson, reveals all on the company’s collaboration with competitors on a standardized, cross-platform battery for construction equipment
What’s the biggest threat to the US rental market?
Mike Disser of RMC Consults LLC says the US rental market still faces economic challenges that could hamper its growth over the next few years
Video: global electric construction equipment sales
How many electric construction machines are sold each year?
Hidromek focuses its future on new products and new markets
Türkiye-based OEM targets compact machines and an American presence amid market challenges and new competitors
Interview: Olivier Colleau on Kiloutou’s ‘stabilization phase’ and beyond
Executive chairman of France-based renter Kiloutou talks M&A, growth prospects and the energy transition
Too much of a good thing: Can rental companies ever sign too big a contract?
Can you ever have too much business with one customer?
Interview: New markets and new equipment for Hidromek
The two driving forces behind Türkiye-based OEM Hidromek, Ahmet Bozkurt and Engin Barutcuoglu, talk to Andy Brown about new products and markets
Interview: Alias2K and the untapped potential of AI in rental
CEO and sales director on AI benefits
The education challenge facing Brazil’s rental market
Analoc says it’s a $12 billion industry, but still immature 
Interview: Equipment Depot on its secret to safety
US-based material handling renter Equipment Depot recently celebrated its best safety record in its history, highlighting a company-wide commitment to the goal of zero accidents and injuries

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Scaffold sharpshooter
Access industry supremo Pistol Holliday describes a traditional industry that’s looking to the future
AI-powered robotic excavators take direction on site
Gravis Robotics is developing a module that attaches to individual excavators so they can work to spec every day on the job 
Interview: Why Sarens has big hopes for rental
Growing demand within the sector is driving expansion in product offering, services, depots and more for the Belgium-based crane provider
European dealers weigh the benefits of buying Chinese EV equipment
Dutch equipment dealer Kemp Groep says trade wars and far-right climate scepticism will not deter it from investing in Chinese electric earthmovers
Paola Palazzani on a new ‘people first’ strategy
Palazzani’s new president talks market developments and cultural change 
Going mobile: A must-have customer experience
Paul Maddison, director of digital innovation at United Rentals, talks about what defines a valueable digital interface for customers, and why you need one
Interview: SmartEquip sets its sights on new markets
Part of Ritchie Bros’ umbrella of companies, SmartEquip looks to expand its equipment lifecycle support and parts procurement platform across the globe
Volvo: ‘We needed to do compact equipment differently’
A year since Volvo CE split compact construction equipment from its heavy machinery, compact business unit leader Thomas Bitter explains the strategy
Interview: New IPAF president on what’s next in ensuring safety when working at height
Karel Huijser, the new president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), looks at inclusivity, sustainability, globalization and more
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