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JCB North America purchases SoCal dealer
The company acquired JCB of Southern California from its current owner, Yale/Chase Equipment and Service Inc.
Manitou & Deutz develop electric telehandler
Prototype all-electric and hybrid telehandlers were unveiled in Cologne this week
IPAF prepares to 'Innovate'
The International Powered Access Federation’s (IPAF) North American Regional Council (NARC) will be hosting a new event – IPAF Innovate
Riwal App launched for Apple devices
Riwal’s Apple Store Rental App adds to the Android App launched aerlier this year.
Innovations at Platformers' Days
Platformers’ Days 2018, in Germany, was the biggest yet with a record number of visitors
CTE investigates Platformers' accident
Manufacturer is co-operating with all relevant parties, following the collapse of its MP 32.19 truck mount

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Kennards achieves health and safety certification

The company’s entire network in Australia and New Zealand is now certified to the AS/NZS 4801 standard.

2019 IAPA awards open for entries

There are thirteen awards to enter, including a new Digital Development Award. The event is in Dubai on 6 March, 2019.

IRC: how to create the best customer experience

Riwal CEO Pedro Torres will discuss a rental operating strategy that has customer experience at its heart.

Almac debuts crawler boom

The new self-propelled, telescopic track-mounted boom, with auto-leveling system, also features a jib

Sunbelt propels strong Q1 at Ashtead

Ashtead reported growth at both Sunbelt and A-Plant in the three months to 31 July.

AGF Access assists with bridge construction

The Windsor location is providing equipment to build a new bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, Canada

New California rental entity formed

West Coast Equipment and D&D Lift merge to form Rental Equipment Service Company

Growth continues at Haulotte

Haulotte Group posted an increase in sales of 13% to €289.9 million in the first half of 2018

AFI focuses on mental health

UK-based rental company AFI held the second edition of its annual conference last week with a major focus on mental health in the workplace

MEWPS in Southeast Asia

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

Hydro Rents’ prescription for medical center challenge

Constructing the new Lexington Medical Center addition is no easy feat. Billed as the largest hospital expansion in South Carolina history, the state-of-the-art 10-story patient care tower in Columbia will add 545,000 square feet, 20 special care nursery beds, eight operating rooms, 71 inpatient beds and much more to its ...

Global boom lifts

Self propelled boom lifts define the future of the industry and the direction it will take

Changing the face of training

Loretta Foley, director of United Rentals’ United Academy, explains how technology is changing the way training is delivered.

Preparing for industry-wide changes

Tony Groat, IPAF’s North America manager and a member of drafting committees for both the CSA and ANSI standards, looks at the impacts the new specific standards relating to training will have and how companies can get compliant.

Roughing around

Demand remains steady for RT scissors, but will upcoming standards regulations change the landscape? Lindsey Anderson reports.

Unstoppable

In Riwal’s 50th anniversary year, Murray Pollok talks to company CEO Norty Turner about its digital plans and growth stratedy

Loxam on access

Don Kenny, CEO of Loxam’s access division, shares his views on acquisitions, rebranding and the future of the division

Access Yearbook 2017 - Free Download

The Access Yearbook 2017 provides information on suppliers and equipment used in the global access sector, along with full market information.

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Access50 largest fleet sizes published

The unique listing shows the access rental market is in a very healthy position

Personnel changes for Terex AWP parts team

The new appointments aim to focus on customer uptime, increased urgency and improved processes

Genie starts XC production in Europe

Production of the new Genie S-65 XC telescopic boom lift starts at factory in Umbertide, Italy, for the EMEAR

Two debuts from Comet Officine

The company will showcase two new truck-mounted units at Platformers’ Days this year

TVH opens new distribution center

The replacement parts and accessories company has added a location in Portland, Oregon

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2019 IAPA awards open for entries
2018-09-17T16:38:00+01:00By Murray Pollok
There are thirteen awards to enter, including a new Digital Development Award. The event is in Dubai on 6 March, 2019.
IRC: how to create the best customer experience
2018-09-17T16:23:00+01:00By Murray Pollok
Riwal CEO Pedro Torres will discuss a rental operating strategy that has customer experience at its heart.
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
2018-09-11T09:54:00+01:00By Mike Chalmers
Mike Chalmers previews the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, between 26 to 28 September