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French renters: ‘we are ready to re-open’
Association DLR said its rental members are ready to re-open their depots and resume work
Pandemic cuts US nonresidential construction employment
Industry economist sees infrastructure spending as a possible silver lining
ARA forecasts steep drop in US rental
Projections indicate a 16.6 percent decline in rental revenue in the US this year
Spain’s construction sites re-open
Many construction sites have re-opened after the ending of a two-week suspension
Boehler joins Hy-Brid Lifts’ Board
Boehler, the former president of Skyjack, will help to guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC.
UK rental veterans launch business selling service
The Hire Exchange will act for rental company owners trying to sell their businesses
Hinowa launches first full electric tracked lift
The full electric drive TeleCrawler13 tracked platform will be at APEX in September
Harness innovations from MSA
MSA Safety has launched the next generation in its V-Series harness line, which includes new products
Pettibone extends X-Series
US-based Pettibone has extended its X-Series telehandlers with a 10,000-pound capacity machine and new features
Speedy Hire furloughs 50% of employees
UK rental company temporarily closes some smaller depots but maintains national coverage through its superstores
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
PASMA provides eLearning
Mobile access tower association PASMA produces online versions of its courses for those working from home
Coates Hire working through crisis
Events business has ceased, but rental company still active in construction and natural resources sectors
Renta moves into Poland
Finnish rental company opens first site in Poland, with ambitious plans to grow in the country
Sunstate Equipment remains open in all markets
The equipment rental company said it is doing “everything possible to mitigate any potential service disruptions”
Storent goes contactless
Latvian rental firm takes digital leap with contactless online equipment rental platform
Coronavirus affects industry in Brazil and Colombia
Major equipment manufacturers have ceased production while thousands of jobsites are shut down
RIP: Tim Watson
We regret to report the death of Tim Watson, technical consultant at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) in the UK
Riwal aids care home visit
Dutch rental company helps man visit elderly mother isolated in nursing home
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
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