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Himoinsa doubles production capacity at Spanish plant
Spanish genset and lighting tower manufacturer Himoinsa said the addition of two metal forming tools has doubled production capacity at its production facility in San Javier, Murcie.
Acme outfits fleet with Topcon telematics
Acme Lift Co, the US aerial platform re-rental company, has upgraded its fleet of large platforms and telehandlers with a telematics system from Topcon Positioning Systems Inc.
Potential buyers close in on BauRent
German rental company BauRent Baumaschinen Miet-Service is close to being sold by its Japanese owner Itochu Corp, IRN understands.
Multiquip starts shipping Tier 4i gensets for US market
US manufacturer Multiquip has started shipping four Tier 4i compliant gensets in the 150-300 Kva power sizes.
European renters increase spending but remain cautious
European rental companies will invest the equivalent of 14% of the total value of their fleets (at original cost) in both 2012 and 2013 after similar levels of spending this year, according to the third quarter ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey.
French renters report 9% revenue growth in third quarter
French rental companies reported a 9% increase in revenues in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, with higher utilisation being the main driver of revenue growth, reported DLR, the French association for rental companies and equipment distributors.
Xylem launches Godwin pumps incorporating Flygt technology
Xylem – the pump and water technology company recently spun off from ITT Corp – has launched a new range of Godwin portable pumps incorporating ‘non-clog’ technology first used on Xylem’s Flygt submersible pumps.
Stage IIIB flexibility agreed
European Parliament approves increase to 37.5% of old-style machines allowed to be marketed.
Hewden opts for Microsoft IT solution with Maxima
UK renter Hewden has signed a “multi-million pound” contract with IT supplier Maxima for a Microsoft business management and CRM (customer relationship management) system.
APR Energy wins 20 MW Martinique contract
APR Energy (APR) has won a rental contract with Électricité de France (EDF) to supply 20 MW of power to the Caribbean island of Martinique.
Lavendon's rental revenue keeps growing
International rental company, the Lavendon Group plc, announced year-on-year growth of 8% for the nine month period to the 30 September compared to 2010 - growth in the third quarter was 7% compared to last year.
Kiloutou finalises BM Location acquisition
Kiloutou and Bergerat Monnoyeur have confirmed the sale of the BM Location rental business to Kiloutou. The deal only requires confirmation by the European competition authorities in Brussels.
Speedy moves back to profit
In an interim report for the six month ending 30 September 2011 Speedy Hire reported a return to profit of £4.8 million compared to a loss £9.9 million for the same period in 2010.
Ramirent to sponsor 2012 European athletics championship
Ramirent has signed a sponsorship agreement for the 2012 European Athletics Championships being held in Finland next summer. As part of the agreement it will be the exclusive equipment rental partner for the event.
HSS maintains growth but investment lowers profits
HSS Hire maintained its growth in the third quarter of the year although profits were impacted by the company’s investment in its new logistics and operational platform.
Euro Auctions opens in Australia
Euro Auctions, construction plant and industrial equipment auctioneers, has opened a new auction site in Australia, in response to demand in the region and its buoyant economy.
17 February deadline for 2012 European Rental Awards
Companies have just over six weeks to submit their entries for the fifth European Rental Awards, to be held on 15 May next year during the European Rental Association’s annual convention in Oslo, Norway.
Skanska UK insists on anti-crushing devices on booms
International construction and infrastructure company Skanska, headquartered in Sweden has announced that will only use boom type aerial work platforms on its UK sites that are equipped with anti-crushing devices.
Colleagues and customers pay tribute to Mark Nolan, MCS
Colleagues and customers have been paying tribute to Mark Nolan, product development director of rental software company MCS, who passed away on 3 November 2011.
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