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5 takeaways from Herc’s first-half ‘24 report
Published on: 24 July, 2024
The Q&A session in Herc Holdings’ recent earnings call provides a deep dive into local market slowdown, mega projects and growth strategies
How to grow a global specialist
Published on: 22 July, 2024
Time Manufacturing’s new CEO Roman Rariy on his vision for customisation on an international level 
Panel discussion offers glimpse into Republican manufacturing priorities
Published on: 22 July, 2024
The AEM/Komatsu panel at the start of the RNC in Milwaukee touched on a variety of manufacturing challenges to be addressed by policymakers.

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Can technology make construction safer?
Published on: 22 July, 2024
Experts discuss solutions digital tech can bring to mitigate risk on the jobsite
How alternative fuels fare in the extreme cold
Published on: 09 July, 2024
When the mercury drops, many alternative fuels face challenges.
How can rental companies tackle the skills shortage?
Published on: 09 July, 2024
IRN columnist Andy Wright looks at how rental companies can be proactive in their effort to find solutions to this critical issue
Why construction is training record numbers of mental health first aiders
Published on: 03 July, 2024
Can mental health first aiders effectively help colleagues in crisis?
An electric equipment battery primer, part 2: advanced technologies
Published on: 03 July, 2024
More advanced battery technologies have emerged in recent years to address the shortcomings of traditional flooded lead acid batteries.
Interview: Olivier Colleau on Kiloutou’s ‘stabilization phase’ and beyond
Published on: 02 July, 2024
Executive chairman of France-based renter Kiloutou talks M&A, growth prospects and the energy transition
European Parliament, French elections could have impact on EU sustainability policies
Published on: 02 July, 2024
The gains made by far-right political parties may make it difficult for the European Parliament to move as aggressively on sustainability.
Speaker announcement: TJ Lyons on MEWP safety at Working at Height conference
Published on: 01 July, 2024
TJ Lyons to present on the philosophy of accident prevention at November event
Too much of a good thing: Can rental companies ever sign too big a contract?
Published on: 27 June, 2024
Can you ever have too much business with one customer?
Hydrogen fuel cells in material handling equipment
Published on: 25 June, 2024
Electric power sources, including hydrogen fuel cells, are becoming increasingly popular in forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Trendlines: Prolonged trough for China may be felt far and wide
Published on: 23 June, 2024
Chinese equipment industry is in midst of another painful, prolonged trough but implications could be felt much further
Interview: New markets and new equipment for Hidromek
Published on: 21 June, 2024
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
Published on: 21 June, 2024
CEO and sales director on AI benefits
Fitting in: Vertical mast lifts fill specific needs on the job
Published on: 20 June, 2024
This growing market segment caters to the need for lightweight, compact, low level access
Is rental changing its attitude toward the energy transition?
Published on: 19 June, 2024
IRN profiles the initiatives companies are implementing to drive change forward
An electric equipment battery primer, part 1: traditional technologies
Published on: 18 June, 2024
The traditional flooded lead acid battery is still a dependable technology for a variety of industrial vehicle and equipment applications.
The education challenge facing Brazil’s rental market
Published on: 17 June, 2024
Analoc says it’s a $12 billion industry, but still immature 
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