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Storent issues €7 million bond
Company targets expansion and increased market share in Baltics
‘Uncertainty’ over construction inflation: What price rises do different regions face?
Construction input prices surged in early 2024 and there may be more to come.
5 things we learned at The ARA Show
Rental penetration has reached pre-pandemic levels and growth expectations are higher than expected
Sinoboom changes plans for Mexico facility
Chinese OEM chooses new location in Mexico for MEWP manufacturing facility
ARA Show opens in New Orleans with all eyes on the future
The American Rental Association hosts its premier annual event amid an atmosphere of ‘cautious optimism’ 
9 takeaways from United Rentals’ full-year ‘23 report
On the heels of a record-breaking fourth quarter, the world’s largest rental company looks forward to the expansion of specialty rentals and its growing role in mega projects
Leading economist: US economy to weaken in first half of 2024
Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
Trendlines: 2023 proves a surprising year
Construction markets in 2023 were better than expected. Why was this and what’s in store for 2024?
Germany’s construction slump ‘taking longer than expected’
Germany’s construction sector is set to remain subdued throughout 2024 as a slump sparked by its worst property crisis in decades takes longer to resolve than expected.
H&E and the importance of US mega projects
A strategic shift in 2021 has born fruit for this American rental firm now looking to capitalize on demand from the latest growth market
Interview: Ritchie Bros. exec looks at used equipment markets and more
Sam Wyant, president of international sales at Ritchie Bros., discusses the used equipment and auction markets, progress for Rouse and SmartEquip, and the company’s approach to technology
IRN’s most read equipment rental stories of 2023
Capital expenditure, ‘dumping’ claims, hydrogen and economic news
FSI Stump Cutters expands in the UK
New subsidiary and distribution partners to be added
Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
On the heels of an update to its extensive line of rotating telescopic handlers, Magni is looking forward with full ownership of the company once again
VP plc reports softening markets
Company reports “strong performance” despite some softening markets
Construction equipment sales in Brazil to fall 13%
Construction Equipment sales in Brazil to decline following historic high in 2022
Trendlines: Will it be different this time for South America?
Construction equipment sales in South America may be set to buck historical downward trend
French rental survey finds growth, but trend is down
DLR survey reports year-on-year growth, but that’s not the full story
3 positive messages from Herc Rentals’ Investor Days
Discussion out of Herc Rentals’ recent Investor Day contains some good news for rental companies in North America
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