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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
Deadline approaching to enter Working at Height Awards
Submissions are open for new access and rental event from ALH and IPAF
US presidential election: What if Trump wins?
Questions center on how policy changes might affect business for American construction and rental companies
Caterpillar launches eight new loaders
Four new skid steer loaders and four compact track loaders unveiled
KHL’s new corporate website goes live
Site highlights range of marketing services offered to clients
Interview: Former Home Depot exec on his new role with BigRentz
Matt Schweickert recently joined the board of directors at BigRentz, hoping to help the construction and rental industries continue to evolve and take advantage of greater efficiencies through digital tools 
H&E opens third branch in Maryland
H&E has opened 36 branches since Q2 of 2023
Cat dealer acquires in Utah
Deal creates “one powerhouse” with 18 locations
Friday Roundup: ARA forecast | Aggreko in the Americas | Pearson retires
North American rental is expected to see less growth this year, while Aggreko aims higher in the region, in the week that was Aug. 15-21, 2024
Aggreko growing fast in Americas
Double digit growth in Americas and Asia Pacific
Caterpillar breaks ground on large engine campus expansion
Multi-year capital investment expected to add 100 new jobs to Lafayette, Ind. campus
Factors affecting US and Canadian rental growth this year
On the heels of a downgraded ARA forecast, industry considers factors affecting growth for the remainder of 2024
ARA downgrades growth forecast
Overal slowdown in growth but construction remains stable 
High-capacity telehandlers do the heavy lifting
With strong growth in 2023 followed by what many are calling a ‘promising’ 2024, these jobsite workhorses remain in high-demand
Takeuchi-US hires director of operations for CTL facility
Chris Burdette to oversee South Carolina compact track loader production facility
Bobcat completes $3.26M renovation at material handling facility
Investment intended to “create collaborative, inspiring workplaces” for employees
H&E expands in Missouri
Fourth general rental location opens in the state
Sinoboom breaks ground at Mexican factory
China-based OEM estimates that by 2028, the annual output of the factory will reach 20,000 units
Merger creates largest independent in Texas
Company is also largest independent in Florida
Working at Height Conference and Awards highlights safety for access and rental professionals
Speakers have been confirmed for ALH and IPAF’s brand-new access equipment and rental business event to be held in Nashville, US, on November 20, 2024
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