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US$ 175 billion transport programme agreed
Development bank funds will support transport projects in developing countries over next decade
Another fall in Europe’s construction output
Compared with April 2011, output in April 2012 dropped 5.1% in the 27 EU member states
H&E launches recruitment drive
H&E Equipment Services said it has started an “aggressive” recruitment programme to add senior executives, branch managers and sales representatives in support of its US rental expansion.
UK construction output drops
Market commentators react with disappointment to latest data, predict continued downward trend
Snorkel producing the whole Pop-Up PUSH range at Vigo Centre
Snorkel has begun production of the Pop-Up PUSH 6 Pro and the PUSH 10 Pro at the Vigo Centre in the UK – the company is already producing the PUSH 8 Pro.
VDMA warns on non-compliant machines
New German Engineering Federation guidelines outline risks of buying or selling non-compliant machines in the EU
Nationwide Platforms opens Bristol super-depot
UK powered access rental firm opens a 2.2-acre super-depot in Bristol, making it one of the largest powered access depots in Europe.
Snorkel takes Queensland business back in-house
Snorkel is to provide customers in Queensland with sales, service and after-care direct from the company, emulating the service provided to the rest of its Australian customers.
JLG gets new president as Wilson Jones is promoted
Wilson Jones, president of JLG Industries, has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of JLG's parent company, Oshkosh Corp.
Access division is a ‘jewel’ for Manitou says Giroux
The access equipment division will play an important role in Manitou’s goal of almost doubling revenues to €2 billion within five years, said the company’s president and CEO Jean-Christophe Giroux at the company’s ‘Festival’ event in Spain.
41% of Brazil World Cup projects yet to start
Stadium projects for 2014 event are on schedule, but progress lags on airports, road, rail and port infrastructure.
Europe’s rental companies need ‘genuine strategies’ says Déprez
European rental companies need to develop meaningful strategies in the face of the ongoing Eurozone crisis, said Gérard Déprez, president of the European Rental Association.
Russian construction recovery continues
Value of projects completed in Russia during first quarter up 5.2% year-on-year to €20 billion
European construction output slump continues
Year-on-year comparison shows Eurozone construction output fell 3.8% in March
ERA reduces European rental growth forecasts
The European Rental Association (ERA) has revised downwards its growth forecasts for Europe’s equipment rental industry in the face of continued economic uncertainty in the Eurozone area.
HSS engages advisers to conduct strategic review
HSS Hire has engaged financial advisers to conduct a strategic review of its options, signalling the possible sale of the business.
Manitou UK hits 40
UK subsidiary of French group clocks up more than 46000 machine unit sales as it prepares to celebrate anniversary years
Ahern Rentals gets extra 120 days to prepare Chapter 11 plan
A bankruptcy court in the US has granted Ahern Rentals a further 120 days in which to prepare a restructuring plan as part of the Chapter 11 process. The deadline was expended from late April until 20 August.
Brazil World Cup and Olympic projects intensifying says Mills
Work on World Cup and Olympic projects in Brazil is “intensifying” according to Mills Estruturas e Serviços de Engenharia SA, the formwork, scaffolding and aerial platform rental company.
ALEC president to give rental presentation at M&T Expo
The president of the Brazilian rental association ALEC, Marco Aurélio da Cunha, will give a presentation on the Brazilian rental market at the upcoming M&T Expo exhibition.
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