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Exploring the expanding market for telescopic crawler cranes
While the market for telecrawlers is consistent, there are plenty of opportunities to evolve.
US presidential election: What if Trump wins?
Questions center on how policy changes might affect business for American construction and rental companies
Q&A with AGGCON on India’s new budget
What impact will the July budget have on rental?
China’s construction sector in 6 charts
The state of play in China’s construction industry, expressed in 6 charts
Exclusive interview: XCMG chairman highlights the changing Chinese market
XCMG is China’s largest construction OEM by sales. Mr. Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG, sat down with Andy Brown to talk about the changing Chinese market, export plans, electric equipment and heavy construction robots
Friday Roundup: ARA forecast | Aggreko in the Americas | Pearson retires
North American rental is expected to see less growth this year, while Aggreko aims higher in the region, in the week that was Aug. 15-21, 2024
Factors affecting US and Canadian rental growth this year
On the heels of a downgraded ARA forecast, industry considers factors affecting growth for the remainder of 2024
ARA downgrades growth forecast
Overal slowdown in growth but construction remains stable 
10 ‘food for thought’ quotes on equipment rental in 2024
As we round the corner into the second half of the year, we take a look back at statements made by leaders in the equipment rental industry since the start of 2024
ABC reports uptick in material and input pricing for US market
ABC reported a modest uptick in materials and input pricing in the US construction industry and predicted a rate-cut for September
Qatar’s building permits 36% higher amid signs post-World Cup slowdown ending
The number of new building permits issued in Qatar surged by 36% in July 2024, as the Gulf state showed signs of emerging from its post-World-Cup slowdown
Confidence in Europe falters but UK bucks downward trend
Summer may have finally made a belated appearance across Europe in July but the outlook for the region’s construction sector looked considerably gloomier
Friday Roundup: Caterpillar sales | Construction markets | Storent’s fleet investment
For the week that was Aug. 1-7, 2024, equipment rental responded to reports about the state of construction markets across the globe
Kennards survey finds construction in Australia is ‘stable’
Majority of responses reveal optimism for contractors
Breaking down the latest trends in the articulating crane market
Over the last decade, the market for articulating cranes has steadily increased.
Uncertainty over election, rates and inflation cloud future for US rental
Following a period of sustained growth, what’s next for the US equipment rental market?
On the road again: First-hand look at Spain’s equipment manufacturing
IRN was invited to Spain in June, where we visited a number of ANMOPYC members to take the temperature of the market
Italy’s rental market influenced by history and opportunity
Faced with a complex set of market dynamics, Italy maintains a positive outlook, with caveats
Friday Roundup: United updates forecast | GAM gains in LATAM | Access leaders’ results
The week spanning July 25-31, 2024 included financial results for United, GAM, JLG and Terex, plus news of WillScot’s merging of brands 
JLG telehandler sales soar to record highs
Second quarter results for access OEM up 5.9% year-over-year with North America propelling sales
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