The only magazine for the global equipment rental sector
Equipment rental is a US$70 billion global industry and is growing fast, with more and more equipment users choosing to rent ahead of buying.
International Rental News (IRN) is written by a team of renowned international editors and reports on the latest industry news, new product launches, exhibition news and rental management issues.
IRN covers all sectors of the rental market, from construction equipment and aerial platforms, to temporary accommodation and temperature control.
Top Stories
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Hertz enters China
Hertz Equipment Rental set up subsidiary Hertz Equipment Rental China and began operations in July in Shanghai. The move, according to the US-based company, makes it "the first...global equipment rent ...more
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GAM to open up in Mexico and Brazil
Spanish rental company GAM is to establish rental businesses in Mexico this month and in Brazil before the end of the year. The new openings are part of the internationalization strategy that has alre ...more
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Ashtead still growing in US and UK
Ashtead Group said its A-Plant and Sunbelt Rentals businesses performed well in the quarter to 31 July with revenues growing and utilisation levels maintained despite both having significantly larger ...more
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Freek Nijdam dies after illness
Freek Nijdam, the Atlas Copco executive and former chief executive officer of RSC Equipment Rental, has died aged 67 following an illness. ...more
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Developing markets fuel Aggreko revenue growth
Aggreko has shrugged off US and European economic problems to post a 28.4% increase revenues to £407.7 million for the first six months of the year and a rise in pre-tax profits of 41.9% to £67.9 mill ...more
Equipment News
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Cat launches three rubber tracked loaders
Caterpillar has added three compact rubber tracked loaders to its loader range. The 279C (pictured), 289C and 299C models use a newly designed suspension-type undercarriage combined with the existing ...more
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Energyst develops 1250 kVA offshore power module
Energyst Cat Rental Power in Europe has developed a 1250 kVA containerized power module for use in offshore oil rigs. ...more
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Mustang upgrades three tracked loaders
Mustang Manufacturing Co in the US has upgraded three of its tracked loaders. The MTL316, MTL320 and MTL325 - which replace the MTL16, MTL20 and MTL25 models - meet Tier III engine requirements and ar ...more
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Bobcat completes 2 year telehandler redesign project
Bobcat has completed a 24 month programme to redesign its entire telehandler range comprising 12 models with maximum lifting heights of 5.2 to 17.4 m. ...more
Project News
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Energyst installs 50 MW power plant in Cyprus
Energyst CAT Rental Power has installed 50 MW of temporary power in Cyprus to cope with the influx of 2.5 million tourists to the island over the summer months. ...more
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Carrier Rentals keeps the race goers cool
The race goers to Royal Ascot, one of UK's most prestigious race meetings, were kept cool by six chillers provided by Carrier Rental Systems. ...more
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Carrier wins Beijing rental order
Carrier Corp's rental division, Carrier Rental Systems, is to rent 22 air-cooled chillers for use at the Beijing Olympics International Broadcasting Centre. ...more
Other News
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Investment banker joins RSC
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc. in the US has named Kevin Drumm to the new position of senior vice president - strategic development. Mr Drumm has 13 years' experience in investment banking, finance, and c ...more
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RSC's Ellen Steck joins Atlas Copco
Ellen Steck, former vice president of marketing for RSC Equipment Rental, has rejoined former RSC parent company Atlas Copco as vice president of communications and branding. Ms Steck will be based in ...more
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IRE show: travel and hotel advice
We provide some practical advice for your trip to the International Rental Exhibition (IRE), taking place in Amsterdam on 3-5 June. ...more
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Freire becomes president of Terex Latin America
Andre Freire has been promoted to the position of president Latin America for Terex Corp. ...more
