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JCB named United’s Supplier of the Year
United Rental’s award recognizes JCB for outstanding value, timely delivery, product support, training and procurement excellence
Yell named CEO of Rental Hosting
The former Point of Rental Software representative has joined Rental Hosting as CEO
Vermeer signs agreement with MultiOne
MultiOne to supply Vermeer-branded loader models to be distributed through Vermeer dealers
Able appoints business development director
Philippe Bisson has been named business development director for rotators and telehandlers
Ausa to manufacture for JLG
Ausa has signed a 10-year agreement with JLG to manufacture a new ultra-compact telehandler, the SkyTrak 3013
Custom Equipment launches tallest scissor
New 19-foot Pro Series unit is company’s tallest and first to be rated for outdoor use
Astec launches compact line
Manufacturer’s new Ranger line includes tracked crushers, screens and trommels.
Toromont appoints new EVP and CFO
Michael McMillan to be the Canadian firm’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2nd Diesel Progress Summit in Chicago on October 20
Date for second Summit follows success of first event in September 2019
Ritchie Bros appoints CEO
Ann Fandozzi joins Ritchie from US vehicle repair business ABRA Auto Body & Glass
2020 ALH Conference date and location announced
The fifth ALH Conference will be held Oct. 22, 2020 in Chicago 
Doosan Bobcat acquires mower business
Zero-turn-Mower products and sales network included in US$82 million deal
CM Labs’s new wheeled loader simulator
Trainees can learn safe and efficient techniques in a digital environment
Heavy duty telehandlers
The high-capacity telehandler market continues its forward march as users unlock the full potential of these machines. Lindsey Anderson reports
AEM awards non-profit organizations
The association presented five groups with $10,000 grants
Pettibone launches first MEWPs
Material handling specialist will debut new scissor lift range at US shows early next year
Winsafe awarded nuclear contract
Two suspended platforms based on a modular concept will provide access inside reactor vaults
Briggs & Stratton launch Vanguard battery
The 5kWh lithium-ion battery is the manufacturer’s first fully-integrated commercial system in Europe
Ashtead grows Canadian footprint
Acquisition of William F White announced, while headwinds continue in UK market
Cat launches 6-tonne mini excavator
New 306 CR Next Gen model expands manufacturer’s mini hydraulic excavator line
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