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United Rentals has closed 61 branches and is in the process of closing another 124 as it integrates with RSC Equipment Rentals.

Riwal has placed orders for 900 new aerial platforms, predominantly JLG machines but also including models from Manitou, Holland Lift and MEC.

UK rental company Speedy has won a five year rental contract valued at US$50 million for a major oilfield project in Abu Dhabi.

Caterpillar has signed a five year agreement for international power rental projects with APac Energy Rentals, the Singapore-based power rental company co-owned by Cat dealers in Asia Pacific.

More than 400 people attended a plant safety awareness day hosted by Amey and A-Plant, aimed at tackling occupational illness and maximising efficiencies.

Netherlands based rental company HWS Vehuur has invested in 45 JLG aerial work platforms purchased from Riwal. The purchase consists of a range of machines: scissors and booms including 28m working height telescopic booms.

Mills in Brazil doubles its CapEx plans for 2012.

Rental industry confidence levels in Europe fell significantly in the second quarter of the year, with all areas except Germany, the Nordic region and Russia reporting worsening conditions.

Suzanne Wood has taken over as Group Finance Director at the Ashtead Group, replacing Ian Robson who has retired.

Access rental company, Lavendon's first half year results have come in ahead of the board's expectations with second quarter rental revenue growth up 4% compared to the same period last year and growth in the first half of the year (ending June 30) up 6%. Big increases have been seen in the French and Middle East markets 19% and 30% respectively for the first half year.

May 2012’s output was 6.3% lower than last year, with sharp falls in public housing and infrastructure output

New research published by Creditsafe has revealed that a significant number of UK hire companies renting to the construction sector have been asked to renegotiate contracts; lost money through insolvency and have noticed an increase in defaulted payments. Creditsafe recommends that more thorough credit check s could reduce companies' vulnerability.

UK rental company Vp plc, has announced the acquisition of the business and assets of two equipment rental activities from Balfour Beatty Group Ltd for a cash consideration of £4 million.

Access, Lift & Handlers regrets to report that Steve "Chappie" Chapman, 55, of Menomonee Falls, WI died unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident June 24, 2012.

Loxam Power is exporting two air compressors to New Caledonia in the south west Pacific Ocean to work at a metallurgical complex.

Malin Finley-Söderberg has been appointed by rental management software specialists MCS to focus on business development and assist with the general management of the company's Nordic business.

Australia's Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has relaunched its website with a new look, expanded member services and public access search capabilities.

Ahmed Kanoo, a senior manager from Kanoo Machinery of Saudi Arabia, was visiting the Vertikal Days exhibition as part of a trip to the UK. This was primarily arranged in order for him to see the production facility at Snorkel's Vigo's Centre and view Snorkel's new A62JRT articulated booms.

European Commission consultation document expected to reveal new engine categories and new emission limits for engines in off-highway machines.