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5 things we learned at The ARA Show
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Rental penetration has reached pre-pandemic levels and growth expectations are higher than expected
ARA Show opens in New Orleans with all eyes on the future
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The American Rental Association hosts its premier annual event amid an atmosphere of ‘cautious optimism’ 
9 takeaways from United Rentals’ full-year ‘23 report
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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
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Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
Latest ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey: lower confidence, but no collapse
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125 companies in Europe responded to survey
H&E and the importance of US mega projects
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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
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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
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Capital expenditure, ‘dumping’ claims, hydrogen and economic news
FSI Stump Cutters expands in the UK
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New subsidiary and distribution partners to be added
Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
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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
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Company reports “strong performance” despite some softening markets
French rental survey finds growth, but trend is down
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DLR survey reports year-on-year growth, but that’s not the full story
3 positive messages from Herc Rentals’ Investor Days
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Discussion out of Herc Rentals’ recent Investor Day contains some good news for rental companies in North America
Latam Rental 45 ranking reveals solid regional growth
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Brazilian firms continue to dominate, with the country’s leading firm showing a big increase in growth this year
Ashtead reduces growth forecast
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Company issues trading update on 2nd quarter revenues
North American rental industry expects new ‘normal’ in 2024
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ARA Vice President Josh Nickell says the pandemic-fueled feeding frenzy of two years ago is over, requiring rental companies to return to a sustainable strategy for growth
U.S. rental market sees softening growth in Q3
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The American Rental Association’s latest forecast shows a strong third quarter, but predictions for next year suggest a leveling out from the highs seen in recent years 
European rental market forecast for slow down in 2023
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ERA report highlights key challenges facing rental
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