Rental Sector News

The latest trends in access equipment on show in Paris
A growing variety of OEMs take the stage at Intermat, showcasing their latest innovations with an emphasis on sustainability
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
How Sunbelt Rentals plans to become a $14-billion company in five years
Focused on growing specialty rental alongside an ambitious goal for greenfield startups, Ashtead’s US-based rental giant laid out some ambitious goals with its Sunbelt 4.0 five-year plan
Q&A: Develon CEO looks to the future
One year on from Develon brand launch, Young-cheul Cho reviews its development
Emergency hospital power, and construction
The Portable Power Box from Makinex is designed to replace traditional gasoline generators, working very well indoors — and in silence.
Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
Global Battery Alliance executive director on battery passports and a sustainable battery value chain
The organization included battery passports in its 2030 vision report. Executive Director Inga Petersen talked to Power Progress about how battery passports can contribute to a sustainable battery value chain.
US demand spurs product innovations in telescopic booms
With more units - and OEMs - coming to market than ever before, telescopic boom lift buyers face a range of options when it comes to their next big purchase
Clean revolution: Alternative power takes rental equipment by storm
Equipment run by alternative power sources is becoming the norm in an increasing range of applications, presenting fleet owners with an array of efficient options
Loxam Powered Access CEO on equipment, costs, acquisitions and headwinds
Paul Rankin shares the challenges and solutions in today’s international rental market 
Trackunit interview: swimming in a data lake
Trackunit’s Soeren Brogaard on telematics and AI
Difficult times for France’s construction sector as Intermat returns
Paris, dubbed the City of Light, hosts the Intermat construction show this week (24-27 April) after a six-year-long absence.
The AI systems used to fight energy waste on construction sites
Contractors including Kier, Balfour Beatty and Bouygues are all using AI-enabled energy management systems in site cabins to reduce power waste 
Striving for greater ‘rentability’ in France
As Intermat arrives, how is the French rental market doing?
New digital tools to increase rental efficiencies
Software suppliers are helping rental companies gain deeper insight into asset tracking, emissions reporting and logistics 
Interview: Don’s Rental on the struggle of the independents
Dave Dworschak, second-generation owner of US-based, homeowner-focused Don’s Rental, says it’s tough out there for smaller equipment rental companies in remote markets
RentalTracker survey: Europe’s equipment rental sector shows signs of life
Survey by ERA and IRN takes snapshot of rental industry confidence
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