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Putzmeister launches big and small
Expect a big showing from one of the giants of German construction equipment manufacturing, Putzmeister, with new concrete pumps of all shapes and sizes as well as innovations in some of its less well known product ranges, like high pressure washers.
Hot water pressure washers from Brendon
UK company Brendon Powerwashers launches its first hot water pressure washers - the company has previously focused on cold water models.
TransCube fuel tanks find place on World Trade Center Memorial project
A US company is having success renting and selling Western’s Transcube fuel containers to many of the contractors working on the World Trade Center (WTC) Memorial project in New York.
Correction: Landforce chippers
In our online article of 16 March titled ‘Barford dumpers owner Wordsworth enters administration’ we incorrectly stated that one of the Wordsworth divisions affected was chipper manufacturer Landforce.
De Boer UK launches safety courses for customers
Temporary structure company De Boer is launching a series of specialist training courses for sub-contractors in the UK.
GAP Group opens dedicated non-mechanical plant locations
UK rental company GAP Group is opening a series of specialist non-mechanical plant depots throughout the country to stock equipment like props, fencing, safety barriers and trench sheets.
Speedy offers 'green range' and customer carbon data
Speedy Hire is launching a ‘Green Options’ (GO) initiative giving customers the option to choose low-carbon products from a ‘Green Range’. The scheme is part of a wider environmental awareness campaign being launched by the company.
Navigator launches RFID system for events rental companies
Party and events rental software company Navigator Systems has introduced an RFID asset tagging system for the events sector with a ‘walk-through’ arch detector allowing companies to scan cases of equipment into and out of their depots.
Youngman Group creates events division
Ladder and light access specialist Youngman Group has launched an events division that will manufacture and supply crowd barriers, staging and other event-specific products.
Speedy adds mobile security towers to fleet
Speedy Hire in the UK is offering a portable CCTV surveillance tower for rental under a partnership with Camwatch, Europe’s largest CCTV monitoring company. The tower offers customers round-the-clock security without the need to have security personnel on site.
BarroBox offers mobile site security
Armorgard Security Products has introduced a mobile security box called the BarroBox, designed to allow contractors to securely store tools wherever they are working on site.
KDM Hire launches temperature control division
Northern Ireland rental company KDM Hire has launched a new temperature control rental division called K Therm, specialising in renting heaters, dryers and cooling equipment.
Get ready for the UK's Executive Hire Show in February
Almost 115 companies are lined up to exhibit at the Executive Hire Show (EHS), the UK's major tool hire exhibition being held on 11-12 February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Eve Trakway buys tent linings company
Eve Trakway, the UK-based company that specialises in renting temporary roadways and ground coverings, has acquired Fluid Event Interiors, a £1 million revenue company that rents interior linings for temporary structures, venues and exhibitions.
Timberwolf launches tracked chipper
Timberwolf, the UK chipper and shredder manufacturer, is launching a tracked version of its S426 multi purpose shredder. The new S426TR will be introduced at the UK groundcare show, Saltex, on 2-4 September.
Carrier Rental doubles fleet spending
Carrier Rental Systems is to double its investment this year in new temperature control equipment for its European and Singapore rental businesses.
Dozens of new products at IRE
Visitors to the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) - taking place at the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre on 3-5 June – will see dozens of new products targeted at rental companies. Here is a selection from almost 50 of the 140 exhibitors at the show.
IRE Preview
Three events - the first International Rental Exhibition, the first European Rental Awards, and the third annual European Rental Association Convention – will draw visitors to Amsterdam on 3-5 June. Patrick Hill sets the scene.
Samoter 2008 Stop Press
With the Samoter exhibition just around the corner, Chris Sleight takes a quick look at the last-minute news about new machines being launched at the show.
Good prospects: IRN looks at rental prospects around the world
How is rental developing in markets around the world? IRN reports from countries including Japan, Morocco, the Middle East and eastern Europe, and looks at some specific rental sectors, such as heavy equipment.
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