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Pioneer Pump opened a pump assembly facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the end of 2010. The plant will assemble portable pumps for the rental and mining markets in southern Africa.

Three fuel cell power generation systems are being rented in the UK by UPS Systems following an agreement with French fuel cell specialist Air Liquide Hydrogen Energy.

SIMA, the Spanish manufacturer of table saws, cutting machines and surface preparation tools, has opened a new subsidiary office in Italy and plans other new offices in Brazil and Qatar this year.

Travis Perkins (TP) has ordered 505 JCB mini excavators for its tool and equipment rental business in the UK.

A preliminary report from the Tanfield Group Plc, owner of Snorkel, for its financial results ending 31 December 2010 says that trading for the second half of 2010 was similar to that of the first half and in line with the Board's expectations.

Italian distributors and rental association Assodimi is organising a series of rental events at the upcoming Samoter exhibition, including daily seminars and a round-table discussion on Friday 4 March.

The Haulotte Group, has implemented an environmental management system based on ISO 14000 because, it says, it is committed to a continuing process of minimizing the impact its activities have on the environment.

Snorkel is showcasing a new 60-foot scissor lift, the Snorkel S6090RT, along with its range of twin deck of scissors at ConExpo.

Asset management software house, Chevin Fleet Solutions is offering UK organisations the chance to scrutinise their fleet operations free of charge.

JLG Industries has announced that its CE - marked telehandler models are now equipped with EN15000:2008 - compliant control systems

Rising rental rates and record fourth quarter time utilization saw United Rentals increase its revenues by 7.2% for the final three months of 2010, with total revenues for the quarter up 10.4% to US$597 million.

Ramirent’s Danish subsidiary Ramirent A/S has agreed to buy Jydsk Materiel Udlejning (JMU), a small rental company located in West Jutland. The acquisition will add revenues of around €1.5 million and two depots to its Danish operation.

The latest quarterly economic survey by the American Rental Association (ARA) reveals that more than 80% of North American rental managers and owners expect 2011 to be a much better year than 2010.

Construcción Latinoamericana/Construçâo Latino-Americana (CLA) is the new magazine from KHL Group for the Latin American market, available in both Spanish and Portuguese.

Cramo has completed its acquisition of German rental company Theisen Baumaschinen.

US rental company Max Equipment Rental has received court approval for its Chapter 11 reorganisation plan. The California-based company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2009.

Manitou reported a 23% increase in revenue in 2010 and a 48% jump in the final quarter of the year.

JLG Industries' aerial platform and telehandler sales rose 30.4 percent to $290.6 million for the final three months of 2010 but the division reported an operating loss of $16.7 million because of a big reduction in inter-company defence sales and charges on new cost reduction actions in Europe.

UK telehandler and powered access company, Kimberly Group, has acquired High Level Platforms for an undisclosed amount.