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Komatsu India launches new excavator for Southeast Asian markets
Komatsu has begun sales of a new seven-tonne hydraulic excavator for Southeast Asia, the first excavator developed under the leadership of its Indian subsidiary.
Noblelift opens Thailand subsidiary
Based in Samut Prakan, the new subsidiary responds to strong growth in e-commerce, warehousing, manufacturing, infrastructure and logistics
Rental & Access International June 2026 - IRN100 issue
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Includes this year’s IRN100 survey plus interviews with leaders at Kiloutou and Ban Ngai Rent.
Interview: how to become Southeast Asia’s largest rental company
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Ong Joe-U explains how his Malaysia-based company Ban Ngai aims to take the top spot in the region 
Malaysia’s Ban Ngai orders 2,500 Noblelift scissors
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Latest deal to aid Ban Ngai’s aims to be Southeast Asia’s largest rental company 
Malaysia’s Ban Ngai places Sinoboom mega order
Latest order of 500 units - mainly boom lifts - part of plan for regional expansion 
APAC construction outlook brightens despite labour and tariff risks
Asia Pacific construction markets are entering 2026 in a more stable position, although skilled labour shortages, cost pressures and US tariffs remain challenges
Zoomlion launches specialist vertical mast trio
New lifts complete vertical mast lift line-up and offer special features 
Epiroc and Kanamoto among new members of Open-S initiative
Genesis Attachments and Japanese rental company Kanamoto also join
Haulotte announces Thailand distributor
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New partnership to aid OEM’s growth in the region 
Industry veteran to develop Asia for Sinoboom
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Director with 25 years experience to expand presence in market 
Where are the new opportunities in the Thailand rental market?
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Thailand’s rental market remains strong amid the wider economic and social impact of Covid-19, representing an opportunity for new players
Sumitomo acquires Aver Asia
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Buyout of one of Southeast Asia’s largest rental companies to aid growth in the region 
Vinci says French projects on hold
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Contractor says a large number of French projects on hold since 16 March
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