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Friday Roundup: United expands in Australia | New Cat loaders | Altrad oil and gas
Rental companies all over the world expanded their horizons during the week that was Aug. 22-28, 2024
United Rentals buys Australian rental specialist
New deal for shoring specialist adds to recent Orange Hire buy
Altrad to acquire oil and gas provider
Norwegian firm Beerenberg receives $97 million takeover bid from Altrad Group
Atlas Copco acquires New Zealand-based power renter
Company added to its Specialty Rental division
Atlas Copco acquires African pump rental business
Deal adds to footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa
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
Coates exits Indonesia and targets acquisitions
Company also targeting fleet and branch enhancement
Merger creates largest independent in Texas
Company is also largest independent in Florida
Deutz, Rolls-Royce transaction completed
Deutz takes over sales and service for select Rolls-Royce off-highway engines
Friday Roundup: Herc’s biggest buy | United in Scotland | Sinoboom ‘Europe for Europe’
Herc Rentals made big news during the week that was July 18-24, 2024 as the company reported breaking revenue records and making its biggest acquisition to date
Herc’s acquisition of Otay Mesa Sales its largest buy ever
Four-branch independent brings Herc’s additions to 25 so far in 2024 
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
Briggs creates aerial platform business in Ireland
Fleet investment and depot expansion planned following merger
Boels makes specialty acquisition
Company expects “further growth” in industrial sector
10 biggest equipment rental acquisitions of 2024 so far
As we enter the second half of the year, IRN looks at the most recent and noteworthy business acquistions in the equipment rental industry
Selwood owner acquires US-based Holland Pump
Deal marks entry into North America for Workdry International
Friday Roundup: Acquisitions abound
Equipment rental news for the week of July 11-17, 2024 centered on acquisitions in various markets
Venpa acquires LocaTop
Investment continues group’s fast expansion in Italy 
Wolffkran ends joint venture in Norway
Company takes full ownership of Wolffkran Norge AS
Friday Roundup: JCB’s hydrogen breakthrough | Aggreko buys into solar | Latest acquisitions
The week of July 4-10, 2024 in equipment rental included further consolidation on both sides of the Atlantic, ERA’s new carbon reporting guidance and more
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