Friday quiz: Who sold Cinelease? Which firm topped the Access50? ARA revises growth forecast

1) 1. Lighting and grip rentals specialist Cinelease was sold this week to private investment platform Zello. Who sold it?

• United Rentals
• Blackstone
• Herc Rentals

2) Which company has become the world’s largest owner of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) in the latest Access50 ranking?

• United Rentals
• Horizon Construction Equipment
• Herc Rentals

3) The American Rental Association forecasted a slower growth rate for US construction and general tool rental revenue in 2025. What is the revised percentage increase, down from last quarter’s forecast of 4.2%?

• 2.9%
• 3.9%
• 4.5%

4) Epiroc announced a restructuring this week. The organisational changes follow which of the company’s recent developments?

• Closure of underperforming divisions in Europe
• Launch of a new product line in North America
• Strong growth since its 2018 listing, including 86% revenue increase and over 30 acquisitions

5) Coates this week launched Grow30, a new sales initiative. What does the company want it to achieve?

• Increase market share and capture more project opportunities
• Expand internationally into Asia
• Reduce operating costs by 20%

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