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Ashtead results shows “continued market outperformance”
Specialty puts company in “position of strength”
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?
Cat dealer acquires in Utah
Deal creates “one powerhouse” with 18 locations
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
ARA downgrades growth forecast
Overal slowdown in growth but construction remains stable 
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
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
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 
JLG telehandler sales soar to record highs
Second quarter results for access OEM up 5.9% year-over-year with North America propelling sales
Terex AWP still seeing “healthy” North American demand
Q2 revenues up 6.9%, but backlog falls
5 takeaways from Herc’s first-half ‘24 report
The Q&A session in Herc Holdings’ recent earnings call provides a deep dive into local market slowdown, mega projects and growth strategies
Herc breaks revenue records in second quarter
Number three on the IRN100 ranking, Herc Rentals reaffirms its annual guidance for revenue growth with eyes on mega projects and infrastructure spending
RentalTracker survey: sector stabalises, but eyes turn to 2025
How is sentiment among rental companies in Europe holding up?
Highlights from Hillhead: What did you miss?
Construction Briefing outlines just some of the highlights that were on display at Hillhead on the last week in June
Trendlines: China bright for electrics but not North America
Global sales of electric machines remain very low
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