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Interview: why Riccardo Magni has high hopes for the future
On the heels of an update to its extensive line of rotating telescopic handlers, Magni is looking forward with full ownership of the company once again
Magni buys back Dingli’s 20% share
Italian OEM returns to 100% family ownership following November transaction.
GAP Group wins ‘landmark’ tax appeal in UK
UK rental business argued that fuel supply is separate transaction
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
JCB and Manitou end patent disputes
Agreement ends six year dispute
Bobcat makes material handling move
Forklifts and warehouse equipment added to portfolio
Ashtead reports ‘robust end markets’
Group posts double digit growth in revenues
Canadian rental leader takes ambitious stance on growth
Cooper Equipment Rentals has grown its footprint from two locations to 71 over the past 13 years, thanks to an aggressive strategy and a goal to be ‘Canada’s renntal company’
Speedy’s new sustainable service centre
Location to provide alternative-powered solutions
Mollo acquires Tuscan rental firm
Growth strategy continues with general renter purchase
Equipment rentals in the platform economy: A rising trend
Multibillion-dollar online platforms like Uber and Airbnb are inspiring efforts to create similar solutions for equipment rental, but there are challenges in making this a reality 
French rental survey finds growth, but trend is down
DLR survey reports year-on-year growth, but that’s not the full story
3 positive messages from Herc Rentals’ Investor Days
Discussion out of Herc Rentals’ recent Investor Day contains some good news for rental companies in North America
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
Latam Rental 45 ranking reveals solid regional growth
Brazilian firms continue to dominate, with the country’s leading firm showing a big increase in growth this year
UK rental industry responds to Autumn statement
Full expensing made permanent, but some elements of the industry excluded
A practical approach to sustainability for North American rental companies
A recent webinar from the American Rental Association looks at what today’s rental companies can do to begin their journey toward reducing carbon emissions 
ATG Lift strengthens CTE partnership
Training and new product delivery part of ongoing deal 
North American rental industry expects new ‘normal’ in 2024
ARA Vice President Josh Nickell says the pandemic-fueled feeding frenzy of two years ago is over, requiring rental companies to return to a sustainable strategy for growth
U.S. rental market sees softening growth in Q3
The American Rental Association’s latest forecast shows a strong third quarter, but predictions for next year suggest a leveling out from the highs seen in recent years 
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