Business & Finance

Sunbelt Rentals signs multi-year contract in UK
Published on: 15 July, 2024
Deal will see it supply a major facilities management company
Speaker announcement: TJ Lyons on MEWP safety at Working at Height conference
Published on: 01 July, 2024
TJ Lyons to present on the philosophy of accident prevention at November event
Interview: New markets and new equipment for Hidromek
Published on: 21 June, 2024
The two driving forces behind Türkiye-based OEM Hidromek, Ahmet Bozkurt and Engin Barutcuoglu, talk to Andy Brown about new products and markets
Friday Roundup: EU MEWP tariffs | world’s tallest scissor | new acquisitions
Published on: 19 June, 2024
The week of June 13-19, 2024 included proposed European tariffs on MEWPs produced in China, unprecedented scissor lift height, rental company acquisitions, and a new equipment factory in Mexico
Is rental changing its attitude toward the energy transition?
Published on: 19 June, 2024
IRN profiles the initiatives companies are implementing to drive change forward
accessM20 2024 reflects a diverging marketplace for access manufacturers
Published on: 07 June, 2024
2023 revenues highlight an interesting shift in one of the industry’s sectors
Friday Roundup: Boels used equipment | Manitou-Kiloutou electric retrofit | OEM American expansions
Published on: 06 June, 2024
The week that was May 27 through June 5 saw news from large rental houses, a new electric telehandler and North American facilities for major manufacturers
Sunbelt tacks on Baltimore-based independent
Published on: 31 May, 2024
Rental company with three locations acquired by Sunbelt Rentals 
Interview: SmartEquip sets its sights on new markets
Published on: 21 May, 2024
Part of Ritchie Bros’ umbrella of companies, SmartEquip looks to expand its equipment lifecycle support and parts procurement platform across the globe
Solar panels and wild flower gardens: How rental depots are becoming greener
Published on: 20 May, 2024
How rental firms are using their depots to cut carbon emissions
Herc acquires East Coast rental business
Published on: 07 May, 2024
Herc Rentals continues its expansion with addition of four-branch firm 
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
Published on: 24 April, 2024
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Herc makes ‘strong start’ to 2024
Published on: 23 April, 2024
Equipment rental revenues up 10% over 2023 Q1
New digital tools to increase rental efficiencies
Published on: 15 April, 2024
Software suppliers are helping rental companies gain deeper insight into asset tracking, emissions reporting and logistics 
Over 1,000 exhibitors for Intermat
Published on: 12 April, 2024
Paris-based construction trade show meets target of 1,000 exhibitors 
Interview: Don’s Rental on the struggle of the independents
Published on: 12 April, 2024
Dave Dworschak, second-generation owner of US-based, homeowner-focused Don’s Rental, says it’s tough out there for smaller equipment rental companies in remote markets
Job hopping, remote working, and tech: How can construction retain Gen Z?
Published on: 08 April, 2024
What does Gen Z want from the construction industry? And can the industry provide it?
Part Two: Industry veteran Mike Disser on what independent rental companies need to thrive
Published on: 08 April, 2024
Whether you’re looking to sell your business and want to go the distance, Disser offers industry wisdom to help companies reach their goals
Confidence still high as US non-residential construction dips in February
Published on: 03 April, 2024
Spending was down across the board in America
‘Engines running hot’: is Brazil’s rental sector in growth mode?
Published on: 03 April, 2024
Following a period of instability, South America’s largest market is beginning to see an upturn in fortunes
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