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Alimak announces hoist JV with Manitowoc
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The Alimak Group will jointly produce internal tower crane hoists exclusivity sold by Manitowoc and supply external units to be distributed by both companies
Joy Global acquires Montabert
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Mining equipment manufacturer buys Doosan’s French hydraulic breaker and attachment business
KHL Group acquires Off-Highway Research
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Global construction information publisher, KHL Group, acquired the international market research and management consultancy company, Off-Highway Research on June 1, 2015
JLG acquires 100% of Power Towers
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JLG to take hands-off approach and retain Power Towers’ staff, including founder and managing director Brian King. Deal will strengthen JLG’s low level access portfolio
ABLE purchases assets of Altitude Equipment Rentals
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The agreement sees ABLE adding to its aerial work platform fleet
Briggs & Stratton acquires Billy Goat Industries
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Company looks towards rental as it diversifies into higher margin commercial job site and consumer brands with latest purchase
Acquisition strengthens Kranpunkten coverage
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Kranpunkten has acquired Nofa Janneniska, based in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing its fleet up to 2700 machines.
Events move quickly at Boels Rental
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Dutch company buys events industry hire specialist and near neighbour Yellow Rental only weeks after acquiring MR Drott in Austria
AFI acquires Hampshire Plant & Access
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Hampshire Plant & Access, based in the UK, has been acquired by AFI and will operate as an independent company within the AFI group of companies
All change for All Seasons as HSS steps in
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Complementary product ranges will strengthen HSS Group’s position in heating, ventilation and air conditioning rental market, says CEO
Degraus chief on Loxam’s 25% stake
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Izaac Costa, president of Brazilian rental company Degraus, says the company’s link up with Loxam is different from other foreign investments
Red-D-Arc in Mexican acquisition
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Airgas-owned North American welding equipment rental specialist buys eKipro as it looks towards energy sector
Finning boosts Canadian presence
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Acquisition of Saskatchewan-based Kramer adds nine branches to Caterpillar’s largest dealer and brings two Cat Rental stores under Finning ownership
Boels Rental acquires Drott
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Purchase of rental company with nine branches and 35-year track record will make us number one in Austria, says CEO
Private equity fund creates Denmark’s largest rental company
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New business will account for nearly 20% of €400 million Danish construction equipment rental market; both parties involved welcome the move
Loxam: 'We're in Brazil for the long haul'
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As French rental company takes its first step into South America, its managing director has every reason to believe it won't be the last
Loxam enters South America with investment in Brazil's Degraus
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French renter said 25% initial stake will give it access to a market with significant growth potential.
Kiloutou ‘confirms ambitions’ with Spanish acquisition
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French group’s purchase of Rentecnika equipment rental business is the start of becoming a major player in Spain, says CEO Xavier du Boÿs
Merger could create one of Australia’s ‘top five’
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Heavy earthmoving equipment supplier Orionstone proposes combined business with mining rental company; Emeco calls approach ‘unsolicited’
Rent City acquisition strengthens Stavdal
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Major player in Sweden’s rental industry moves to acquire Karlstad-based company
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