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United to acquire BlueLine Rental for $2.1 billion

The world’s largest equipment rental company keeps getting bigger

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Special platforms for Muskrat Falls
SPG and Hydro Mobile will provide nine custom electrically-operated platforms for the Muskrat Falls hydro generating project
JLG celebrates manufacturing milestone
The company has produced its 250,000th self-propelled boom lift
United’s rise continues
Rental revenues grow 21.2% for third quarter of the year after acquisitions strengthen company
JLG launches small basket option
The small 91.44 cm (3 ft) platform is suitable for bridge repair and challenging access in petrochemical plants or refineries
Nationwide debates best practice
Nearly 400 delegates debated the future of powered access at Nationwide Platforms’ 10th Working At Height Best Practice Forum
Haulotte third quarter climb
Haulotte Group’s third quarter consolidated sales were €128.5 million, 25% up compared with the same period last year.

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Cepak chainsaw solution

The Bracket Adapter allows placement of chainsaws safely in the basket while manoeuvring from one job to another

New look for Cat

US equipment manufacturer to change graphic design of its machine logo

IPAF safety partnership with Haulotte

Haulotte becomes one of the first ’sustaining members’ of the International Powered Access Federation

Time buys U.S. distributors

Time Manufacturing/Versalift has completed the acquisition of two distributors in the U.S.

Future focus at Europlatform

‘It’s evolve or die,’ keynote speaker Don Kenny, Loxam, told delegates at the 12th Europlatform in Belfast, yesterday

JLG X1000AJ now available

The compact crawler boom was previewed at The ARA Show earlier this year

JLG now offers non-marking telehandler tires

The tires are designed specifically for Skytrak and JLG telehandlers and protect sensitive surfaces from unwanted markings

Haulotte to construct new HQ

The facility will feature 5,000 square meters of office space plus 2,500 square meters dedicated to R&D

Time acquires Aspen

Time Manufacturing/Versalift has acquired US-based Aspen Aerials, a specialist in bridge inspection units

Truck mounts: compact trends

The 3.5 tonne GVW market in Europe is taking on new levels of activity. Compact machinery is not just a trend in that area, however

Tracked platforms

This equipment is often compact and powered through bi-energy. Nevertheless, Lithium and more compact proportions are the future

Preventing and fixing problems

Keeping machines in good working order is as easy as following a manufacturer’s manual. But with upcoming changes to the ANSI standards, maintenance procedures might need tweaks. But don’t worry too much – technology has your back. ALH reports.

Versatility at your fingertips

The rotating telehandler market is heating up in North America as rental companies and contractors discover the numerous benefits of these heavy lifters. Lindsey Anderson reports.

Interview: Don Ahern

AI spoke to Don Ahern, owner of the Ahern family of companies, about the fast-changing global rental and manufacturing scene

Trax pass Greenland test

A Genie S-45 TraX assisted in construction at Summit Station, a polar research platform in Greenland, thanks to dealer Jøma

Global vertical masts

Vertical masts are becoming more popular, finding greater acceptance in their potential core areas of work

MEWPS in Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian market for MEWPs is becoming one of the biggest talking points in the industry

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SPG and Hydro Rents get to work in Texas

Structural Technologies chose the companies to create a customized access solution

Sinoboom sets up operations in Europe

China-based aerial platform manufacturer Sinoboom has established itself in Europe as Sinoboom Europe

LGMG opens European office

The warehouse and office near Rotterdam will stock up to 100 machines and €0.2m worth of parts.

Accès Industrie acquires Matelev

The buyout comes a year after the takeover of Accès Industrie by Parquest Capital, with further acquisitions lying ahead

New hoist courses from IPAF

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to launch new courses this year

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