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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
Friday Roundup: IRN100 | Renters expand | New Case loader
For the week that was June 20-26, 2024, the equipment rental industry saw the release of the annual IRN100 ranking, news of further expansion among the chains, and new zero-emission equipment from Case
6 factors affecting Sunbelt Rentals’ growth this year
Parent company Ashtead Group recently released its report for fiscal year 2024, highlighting the issues affecting growth of its US-based division
IRN100: survey reveals rise in revenues and CapEx
Revenues for the top 100 reach €73 billion for 2023
Access equipment rental markets show differing responses to economic forces
The 2024 IPAF Rental Market Reports take a deep dive into access rental in Europe, the US and China
Trendlines: Prolonged trough for China may be felt far and wide
Chinese equipment industry is in midst of another painful, prolonged trough but implications could be felt much further
Ashtead profits down for fiscal ‘24, but results buoyed by Sunbelt Rentals’ strength
Group revenue topped $10 billion, while Sunbelt Rentals’ revenue increased 13.2% year over year
GAM issues €100 million bond prgram
Funds to strengthen its economic and financial situation
The education challenge facing Brazil’s rental market
Analoc says it’s a $12 billion industry, but still immature 
Friday Roundup: Volvo’s electric wheel loader | HSS Hire loses Amey | Holland Pump expands in Florida, US
The week that was June 6-12, 2024 was characterized by advances in electric heavy equipment and big changes among rental firms across the globe
accessM20 2024 reflects a diverging marketplace for access manufacturers
2023 revenues highlight an interesting shift in one of the industry’s sectors
H&E: Rental industry indicators point to transition
Company reports strong Q1 results, but reduces guidance 
Sunbelt tacks on Baltimore-based independent
Rental company with three locations acquired by Sunbelt Rentals 
Friday Roundup: Colorado, US acquisitions | European rental forecast | equipment demos
The last week of May, 2024 saw US-based companies acquiring in Colorado, a report about the state of European rental, and lots of new machines being shown on site
A tale of two markets: Rental faces differing forecasts in US and Europe
The latest reports show equipment rental in two key regions, while driven by similar forces, is taking separate paths for now
Friday Roundup: ARA updates forecast | United Rentals acquires in Europe | Dieci launches telehandler upgrades
The week in equipment rental saw growth in several areas, including the ARA’s prediction for higher rental revenues in the US, and United Rentals expansion in Benelux
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