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IRN March 2015 issue now available
As well as in printed form, International Rental News can be viewed in digital format or downloaded to a tablet computer, with extra image galleries and videos
Florida strong
Lindsey Anderson spoke with High Reach 2’s president and owner Lance Renzulli about his company’s successes before, during and after the recession.
Video interview with Ramirent's Magnus Rosén
Ramirent's CEO gives an update on current business conditions in Europe's rental sector in a short video interview with IRN's managing editor Murray Pollok.
Chinese tipping point
People in the powered access industry talk about new territories reaching a turning point, when suddenly the concept takes root and the market takes off. Genie believes that moment could be just around the corner in China.
Ready and Able
A New York and New Jersey staple since the mid ‘80s, Able Equipment continues to expand its footprint and rental offerings. Lindsey Anderson reports.
Working smart: interview with Coates Hire’s Leigh Ainsworth
Australia’s Coates Hire is retrenching in the face of a slowdown in the country’s natural resources sector, as company CEO Leigh Ainsworth tells Murray Pollok.
Hewden's core fleet promise starts to pay off
Hewden says its ‘Core Fleet Guarantee’ is increasing utilisation and successfully generating more business with small and medium sized customers. Murray Pollok reports.
IRN April-May issue now available
Issue includes interview with Coates Hire CEO Leigh Ainsworth; a report on Hewden's 'core fleet' guarantee, as well as a full guide to the International Rental Exhibition (IRE), the ERA Convention in Amsterdam and the shortlisted companies in the European Rental Awards.
Interview: Sandvik Construction’s Dinggui Gao
In his first interview since being appointed president of Sandvik Construction, Dinggui Gao talks about his plans for a more global company.
Balancing act: Lois Boyd, president of Hertz Equipment Rental Co (HERC), talks to IRN.
Lois Boyd, president of Hertz Equipment Rental Co (HERC), tells IRN about juggling priorities at a business that is growing fast in North America and facing enormous opportunities in markets like China and the Middle East.
Go early, go big: Kevin Appleton on the right international strategy
Going international with a rental business is about more than getting dots on a map, says Kevin Appleton. So what are the key ingredients of an international strategy?
Wow factor: IRN visits one of Speedy Hire's new Multi Service Centres (MSC).
Speedy Hire’s newest Multi Service Centre (MSC) in Glasgow, UK, is part of a project that will see a complete restructuring its depot network. Murray Pollok visited the site and spoke to the company’s Colin Naylor, operations director for UK and Ireland.
Simplex refocuses: Lindsey Anderson talks to CEO André Véronneau.
André Véronneau, long-standing CEO of Montreal-based Simplex Equipment Rental, tells Lindsey Anderson about the challenges of working in modern-day Quebec and why the company is refocusing its business on aerial platforms and industrial forklifts.
Himoinsa interview: Francisco J Gracia, executive director.
Already an international business, Himoinsa continues to invest in expanding its production footprint worldwide. Murray Pollok visited the company at its headquarters in Murcia, Spain and spoke to Francisco J Gracia, executive director.
New year, new focus for Metso
A partial demerger at Metso is designed to allow the company to concentrate on core parts of the business, according to CEO Matti Kähkönen
Anything but Simple
Despite facing an influx of competition and stalled construction work due to organized crime, Simplex Equipment Rental maintains a strong foothold in the Quebec equipment rental market.
Eastern Challenge: Cat dealers develop rental in Russia/CIS
Caterpillar dealers in Russia/CIS hope to be at the forefront of a fast developing rental market. Murray Pollok reports.
Altaaqa Global powers up: interview with Peter den Boogert
IRN talks to Peter den Boogert, global business development director of Altaaqa Global, the new Dubai-based power rental company created by Saudia Arabian Cat dealer Zahid Tractor.
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