Rental & Access International - July-August 2026

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News
United Rentals/Herc/EquipmentShare upgrade forecasts, Midolini’s Verona acquisition, Alimak buys Pro-Bel, Dayim partners for GCC training, LiuGong breaks ground on Indonesia electric plant.

Andy Wright column
Wright asks about the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why is it important for rental businesses.

Interview I: Ailsa Webb, CES Power
Ailsa Webb, the president of CES Power in Europe, is managing acquisitions and a diversification of its business. She shares the company’s vision with Murray Pollok.

Interview II: Andreas Klauser & Ismael Daneluz, Palfinger
Palfinger CEO Andreas Klauser & VP of sales Ismael Daneluz explain to Euan Youdale why the North American market has become one of the company’s highest priorities.

Interview III: James Burchell, Groundforce
Project director James Burchell on the European ambitions of VP plc’s hydraulic propping rental business.

Rental management: Jeff Eisenberg on pump rental acquisition multiples
Swedish ‘buy and build’ group Vestum has sold its pump and water technology business Flowa to Nordic Capital. Jeff Eisenberg breaks down the numbers.

ERA/IRN RentalTracker - Q2 2026
The Middle East conflict has had a clear impact on confidence levels in Europe.

IPAF market reports
New industry analysis shows Europe’s MEWP rental sector facing economic pressure, while the US outperforms expectations and Asia varies significantly across the region’s nations.

Regional Report: North America
How is the North American market adapting to the latest trends in the access and rental sectors?

Robotics in Woprking at Height
OEMs are testing the use of robots for work at height and finding a world of potential. Euan Youdale reports.

ERA news
New initiative puts the human at the heart of the industry’s future.

IPAF news
The latest news, views and initiatives from the federation.

Telehandlers
The latest generation of telehandlers reflects a sector that is becoming increasingly diverse with changing customer requirements.

Mast climbers
The sector enters a new phase of development with ever broadening ranges.

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