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4 ways Ashtead is improving sustainability
London-based global rental giant outlines how it aims to achieve greater sustainability in 2024 and beyond
H&E and the importance of US mega projects
A strategic shift in 2021 has born fruit for this American rental firm now looking to capitalize on demand from the latest growth market
Large truck mounts - pushing the working range
Telematics and working ranges are top of the R&D list as the demand for large lifts grows
Top rental acquisitions of 2023
2023 has seen several significant purchases by rental companies
Video: Access Confidence Survey - forecasts for 2024
A video round-up of some of the highlights from AI’s annual survey of the access industry
Equipment rental in 2023: The year in pictures
IRN takes a visual look at the highlights of 2023
Interview: Dingli owner reveals vision for the access sector
Xu Shugen speaks with Access International about Dingli’s plans for the future
JLG widens online University
Update provides a range enhanced learning and connectivity programmes 
Tadano buys aerial platform manufacturer
Japanese crane maker boosts its access range
Interview: Ritchie Bros. exec looks at used equipment markets and more
Sam Wyant, president of international sales at Ritchie Bros., discusses the used equipment and auction markets, progress for Rouse and SmartEquip, and the company’s approach to technology
The biggest developments in construction equipment in 2023
This was a year characterized by exciting advancements in power alternatives, operational digitalization, autonomous equipment and so much more
Top 10 words of wisdom from the rental industry in 2023
At look back at the past 12 months of news and interviews reveals some pearls of inspiration from leaders in the equipment rental industry 
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
Dingli mini boom launch
New electric articulated boom lift based on vertical mast model 
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
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’
Video: How will electric change the used equipment market?
Stephan Erdmann, Strategic Accounts Manager at Ritchie Bros, speaks to Construction Europe at the recent Off-Highway Conference
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 
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