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Top rental acquisitions of 2023
2023 has seen several significant purchases by rental companies
Asif Latief to join Speedy Hire
Former Boels Rental and A-Plant executive moves to UK major
GAP places ‘substantial’ JCB order
Deal “solidifies” relationship with British OEM.
VP plc’s emission goals get validation
FSI Stump Cutters expands in the UK
New subsidiary and distribution partners to be added
New CPA chief resigns from the association
Stu McInroy joined as chief executive in June 2023.
Participate in ERA/IRN RentalTracker for Q4 2023
Companies invited to take part in anonymous survey
GAP Group wins ‘landmark’ tax appeal in UK
UK rental business argued that fuel supply is separate transaction
What sanctions could companies found to be ‘dumping’ cheap machinery into EU and UK face?
With probes into alleged ‘dumping’ of Chinese construction equipment ongoing in both the UK and Europe, what could the possible sanctions be?
Why are some construction workers now being asked to wear body cameras?
Why is an insurance giant requiring construction contractors to wear cameras and how will it work?
Ashtead reports ‘robust end markets’
Group posts double digit growth in revenues
Mecalac celebrates dumper milestone
70 years since first model hit the production line
Speedy’s new sustainable service centre
Location to provide alternative-powered solutions
VP plc reports softening markets
Company reports “strong performance” despite some softening markets
UK forum calls for clearer accident reporting
Access Industry Forum call for action after ‘little improvement’ in workplace falls
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
Star broadens IPAF training
New training centre for UK access rental specialist 
SPOA tackles bridge strikes in plant transportation
Summit highlights extent of bridge collisions
UK rental industry responds to Autumn statement
Full expensing made permanent, but some elements of the industry excluded
Speedy goes digital with B&Q
Results reflect “challenging but manageable market backdrop”
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