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Fantastic line-up at ERA conference
The European Rental Association (ERA) has assembled a remarkable line-up for its annual convention, with the CEOs of United Rentals, JCB, Loxam, Manitou and Boels Verhuur all taking part.
One week to IRE show and ERA convention
There is one week to go before the opening of the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) and European Rental Association (ERA) convention, being held in Amsterdam on 7-9 June.
Lawson acquired for US$2 billion
Lawson Software, Inc has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by a San Francisco-based private equity company Golden Gate Capital and business software company Infor for approximately US$2 billion.
Growth continues at Mills in Brazil
The equipment rental division of Brazilian rental and scaffolding company Mills Estruturas e Serviços de Engenharia (Mills) reported a 96.5% increase in first quarter revenues to R$33.7 million (€ million) compared to the same quarter in 2010.
HERC sell-off a possibility says Hertz CEO
Hertz Corp may consider selling off its equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corp (HERC), and focus entirely on car rentals.
Online fleet management survey launched by Dutch rental consultant
Netherlands-based rental consultancy Consurent has created an online survey on fleet management trends and will present the results at a meeting held on 7 June during the first day of the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) in Amsterdam.
Four weeks to IRE show and ERA convention
There are just four weeks to go before the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) and European Rental Association (ERA) convention, being held in Amsterdam on 7-9 June.
Ramirent reports 20.5% increase in first quarter
Ramirent reported a 20.5% increase in sales to €134.4 million for the first quarter of 2011. Profits before interest and tax were €2.7 million, compared to a loss of €5.6 million in the same quarter in 2011.
Pekkaniska sells weather protection business to Ramirent
Pekkaniska has sold its Finnish weather protection and scaffolding business to Ramirent. The management and staff of Suomen Sääsuoja Oy will transfer to Ramirent and the price has not been disclosed.
HSS up 12% but growth levels to slow
HSS Hire’s revenues in the first quarter of 2011 grew by 12% to £46.9 million with EBITDA profits up 21% to £11.2 million. HSS said its results were “strongly ahead of market performance”.
American telehandler rental fleets 10% smaller than two years ago
ALH's annual listing of North America's largest telehandler-owning rental fleets shows stability.
ICUEE prepares for October show
The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition and Demo Expo will open advanced registration on June 8 for its Oct. 4-6 trade show in Louisville, KY.
Cramo grows Q1 revenues and appoints Theisen boss
Cramo's sales grew by 42.2% to €144.2 million in the first quarter of the year, including a €10.6 million contribution from the newly acquired Theisen business in Germany, which was added to the results from 1 February. Strip out Theisen and the growth was 32%.
Altrad buys UK scaffolding sales company
Altrad, the French scaffolding and light equipment company, has acquired UK scaffolding, fencing and groundworks specialist Beaver 84 for an undisclosed sum. Beaver 84 was sold by its parent company, SIG Trading Ltd.
Ramirent buys again in Czech Republic
Ramirent has acquired RENT MB sro, a small rental business in the Czech Republic with two depots. RENT MB was founded in 2003 and has rental depots in Mlada Boleslav and Liberec.
Europlatform 2011 - Financing Growth
The theme for the 2011 Europlatform Conference is Financing Growth. The speakers, to be announced shortly, will cover the ways and means of investing in your business to create the most profit.
Should you be in the IRN-100 list of top rental companies?
Research work is now underway for the sixth International Rental News IRN-100 survey of the top 100 equipment rental companies in the world.
Wacker Neuson opens used equipment centre
Wacker Neuson has opened a used equipment centre in Gotha, Germany, that will sell equipment from its own rental fleet as well as traded-in models.
Stellar cast for ERA’s rental conference
The European Rental Association (ERA) has assembled a remarkable line-up for the ‘Manufacturers’ Round-Table’ discussion on the opening afternoon of its Amsterdam annual convention with the CEOs of United Rentals, JCB, Loxam, Manitou and Boels Verhuur all taking part.
Hertz opens rental depot in Saudi Arabia
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has opened its first rental depot in the Middle East. The location is in Damman, Saudi Arabia, and it is a joint venture with local company Dayim Holdings Co.
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