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Ashtead revenues rocket
Rental revenues increase of 21% for first nine months of the year announced, and new finance director appointed
Height for Hire orders Falcons
TCA Lift has delivered three Falcon tracked platforms to Height for Hire in the UK
Euro 6 launch from Versalift
Versalift UK has launched a new Euro 6 version of its LAT135 H E6 pick-up mounted lift. It is mounted on a Toyota Hilux single cab
MAS movie order
UK-based Media Access Solutions (MAS) has invested £2 million ($2 million) on 28 Niftylifts and seven Skyjacks
AFI announces CEO
UK-based AFI has promoted David McNicholas to Group CEO. He was most recently group chief operating officer at the company
Tight spaces for Hinowa
A Hinowa boom lift had to pass through a doorway and an underground car park in to reach a job site in Glasgow city centre, Scotland
Football focus from Wilson
A truck mount from UK-based Wilson Access fleet helped to put branding in place at the KCOM Stadium, home of Hull City Football Club 
Smart introduces Multitel
Smart Platform Rental is adding the Multitel MJ 201 truck mounted platform to its UK depot network  
Success at Executive Hire Show
New products launched and direct sales made at 12th edition of UK rental show
inspHire enhances telematics offerings
Stronger asset tracker functionality integrates with Trackunit, JCB LiveLink and CanTrack
Manitou UK appoints manager
Mark Ormond has been appointed as managing director of Manitou’s UK operation. He has extensive experience in the agriculture sector
Carrillion collapse help at hand
IPAF members may qualify for government help following the collapse of UK construction and infrastructure contractor Carillion 
MAS appoints new director
TV and film specialist Media Access Solutions (MAS) has appointed Ian Whittle as a director, who previously worked at Haulotte UK
Tracks expand Wilson fleet
Wilson Access is extending its track mount fleet by purchasing 14 additional machines, including a 31m Teupen Leo 31T Redline
JMS grows Lithium
JMS has invested in 11 Hinowa Lithium battery-powered tracked booms, increasing its Lihtium fleet from a range of manufacturers
Rapid inspection and repair
Truck and track mounts from the UK’s Rapid Platforms fleet helped contractors to complete glazing inspections and repair work 
Magni sets up in the UK
Italy-based Magni Telescopic Handlers has set up a new venture in the UK, having been previously represented by Forkway Group 
Speedy plays down impact of Carillion collapse
UK rental company says outstanding debt owed by Carillion to Speedy stands at £2 million
Mental health focus at AFI
AFI’s mental health theme at a recent innovation day has resulted in a number of companies implementing their own initiatives 
Orion invests for the future
UK-based Orion Access has invested in a new JLG 3614 RS telehandler, as well as a range of lifts to meet emission standards
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