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Construction and COVID-19: rolling news update

KHL journalists are reporting on how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the construction industry worldwide

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Boehler joins Hy-Brid Lifts’ Board
Boehler, the former president of Skyjack, will help to guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC.
UK rental veterans launch business selling service
The Hire Exchange will act for rental company owners trying to sell their businesses
Komatsu extends suspension at some factories
OEM provides update on temporary plant closures around the world
Pump veteran Steve Leech passes on
The long time Eekels Pumps project manager Steve Leech passed away on 3 April. He had been ill with cancer.
Intelligent load management for Doosan gensets
The Intelligent Load Management System (ILMS) is being offered across Doosan’s small to mid-size generator range
Pettibone extends X-Series
US-based Pettibone has extended its X-Series telehandlers with a 10,000-pound capacity machine and new features

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Speedy Hire furloughs 50% of employees

UK rental company temporarily closes some smaller depots but maintains national coverage through its superstores

PASMA provides eLearning

Mobile access tower association PASMA produces online versions of its courses for those working from home

Coates Hire working through crisis

Events business has ceased, but rental company still active in construction and natural resources sectors

MCS offers E-Sign to help with social distancing

Rental management software provider offers free electronic signing during coronavirus crisis

Q1 2020 ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey: please complete

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Renta moves into Poland

Finnish rental company opens first site in Poland, with ambitious plans to grow in the country

Sunstate Equipment remains open in all markets

The equipment rental company said it is doing “everything possible to mitigate any potential service disruptions”

Storent goes contactless

Latvian rental firm takes digital leap with contactless online equipment rental platform

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A Guide to Purchasing Used Equipment

Stephen Cook, senior manager, used equipment, United Rentals, discusses four important aspects to consider when purchasing used aerials and telehandlers

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Dumpers: Staying Safe

Safety is central to the design of dumpers, with cabs and dual-view options increasingly common

Lighting Towers: Innovating Illumination

The challenge is to provide units that are not only cost-efficient and safe but also clean and quiet

US Regional Report: High Plateau

Despite signs of a slowing market, the US rental industry is going strong

Mini Excavators: Little Dynamos

As compact and popular pieces of equipment, mini excavators make good candidates for electrification

Interview: Ken McDougall

McDougall returns to Skyjack as its new president and speaks to Euan Youdale about his vision for the manufacturer

World telehandlers

Ranges are expanding in terms of capacity and geography, while rotating and compact products are seeing a significant growth

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New MD for Yanmar EMEA

Damiano Violi chosen as Managing Director of Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA

Hitachi responds to declining demand worldwide

Hitachi says it will ‘adjust production’ at its four Japanese plants in response to a decline in demand globally

RIP: Tim Watson

We regret to report the death of Tim Watson, technical consultant at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) in the UK

Riwal aids care home visit

Dutch rental company helps man visit elderly mother isolated in nursing home

Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers

Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

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