International Rental News - July-August 2018

Included in this issue:

• THE APPLETON COLUMN
  Kevin Appleton looks at the effect of globalisation on the rental industry, and considers the benefits of its future.
• LIGHTING TOWERS
  Standards are rising in lighting towers, with manufacturers putting more into their designs on new products. IRN explores the global market for these innovative products
• OPINION PIECE: SUSTAINABILTY
  Four industry experts discuss Europe construction industry’s chance to lead the way in a circular economy
• GENSETS
  Power is the heartbeat of a construction site, and manufacturers are going the extra mile to ensure their products are top of the wanted list. IRN reports on the global market.
• EXTREME WEATHER EQUIPMENT
  Extreme weather conditions call for specialist equipment. IRN discovers the different types of equipment aiding construction and disaster sites.
• POWERED ACCESS MARKET REPORT
  Matt Brereton provides an overview of the Powered Access Rental Market Report for 2018, recently published.
• EQUIPMENT
  Kaeser launches compressor, Ground-Guards hails XtremeMat, Kobelco launches Italian excavator, and more
• ERA PAGE
  The ERA begins its project to determine how the rental industry positively effects the environment.
• ROUSE PAGE
  Rouse Services reports on the latest metrics for construction equipment value trends and US auction rates.
• UNITED RENTALS
  As United Rentals makes an entry into Europe through the acquisition of BakerCorp, IRN finds out what the company’s long-term plan is for this market.
• RIWAL
  Murray Pollok talks to Riwal CEO Norty Turner about facing up to digitalisation, and the company’s internationalisation strategy, as the company celebrates its 50th year in business. The focus for Riwal is very much on its future.