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Middle East access market sees growth amid conflict
The region offers up a wealth of opportunity for those in the sector, coupled with a range of challenges found in its emerging markets
ING highlights a challenging year ahead for Euro construction
Green shoots of recovery could be seen in 2025, says market analyst
Interview: Kevin Fitzgerald talks about REIC’s increased focus on specialty rental
REIC saw the potential in specialty rental a decade ago, and its executive chairman says there’s every reason to stay the course for the future
India construction outlook: Optimism for the year ahead
The Indian construction market has been rapidly growing. With numerous infrastructure projects in the works, the country is poised to reach new milestones in the near future, reports Catrin Jones
Match made in heaven? The Boels/Riwal deal
Deal secures new territories, a sustainable fleet and increased revenues 
Trendlines: 2023 a peak year for construction equipment sales
A look at how the year’s unexpectedly buoyant construction market influenced equipment sales
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?
Latest ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey: lower confidence, but no collapse
125 companies in Europe responded to survey
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
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