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China a 'serious market' within two years says JLG's Satterley
JLG Industries hopes to be producing most of its aerial platform range at its new Tianjin plant in China within 18 months and is optimistic about the growth of demand in the country.
Air Products makes 'best and final' offer for Airgas
Air Products has made what it calls its “best and final offer” of US$70.00 per share to acquire Airgas, the owner of Red-D-Arc welder rentals.
Trico Lift and Modern Group announce alliance
New Jersey access rental company Trico Lift and Pennsylvania-based industrial equipment distributor Modern Group Ltd. have agreed an alliance where both companies will promote each others products and services.
US fuels revenue and profit growth at Ashtead
Ashtead group reported second quarter revenues up 9% to £245.2 million and operating profits 32% higher year on year to £35.5 million, driven by improvements in the Sunbelt Rentals business in the US.
European Construction Survey 2010 now available
Construction Europe magazine's annual listing of the top European contractors, The European Construction Survey (ECS) 2010, is now available via KHL.com
Charles Wilson invests in TowerLights
UK rental company Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant) has placed a “significant order” with TowerLight UK for the VT1 SuperLight lighting tower.
ALH reports on the state of the rental industry, including positive third quarter results
ALH reports on the state of the rental industry, including positive third quarter results
Renters in Russia to create rental association
Three of the biggest rental companies in Russia and one other founding partner have agreed to establish a Russian equipment rental association.
Aggreko buys Rocky Mountain oil and gas rental company
Aggreko has acquired Northland Power Services, a power rental company that services oil and gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region of the US. The price is US$26 million.
Lavendon rejects approaches by Belgium's TVH
Lavendon rejects second approach from Belgian parts specialist TVH Services, the principle holding company of Group Thermote & Vanhalst.
Ex-Multiquip executives form light equipment business
Former Multiquip executives Roger Euliss, Steven Spence and Poonam Kapila have founded a light construction equipment company called Equipment Synergy International (ESI) to sell equipment globally.
SED replacement show to launch in 2013
The replacement for the closed SED show in the UK is being lined up for May, 2013 at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry.
United Rentals opens three new 'specialty' branches
United Rentals has opened three specialist power and temperature control rental locations in Washington State, North Carolina and Texas. The branches are located in Tacoma (Washington), Charlotte (NC), and Beaumont (TX).
Italian incentives ‘make little impact’ on machine sales
The latest round of fiscal incentives by the Italian government have failed to make a big impact on sales of earthmoving equipment.
VP interims "very satisfactory' but forecasts slow UK recovery
UK rental company Vp plc reported revenues of £71.1 million for the six months to 30 September, unchanged from the previous year, and operating profits down 12% to £9.9 million.
No guarantee of 'real recovery' in 2011 says Alexandre Saubot
North American and European access markets will improve in 2011 but there is no guarantee that there will be a “real recovery” before 2012, said Alexandre Saubot, chief operating officer of Haulotte Group.
Hydrex invests over £2.5m in railway platforms
UK rental company Hydrex is investing more than £2.5 million in 20 new special rail-modified platforms from Platform Basket in Italy. The RR14 models are being sold to Hydrex by Platform Basket distributor Promax.
Gemini to distribute Allmand lighting towers in India
Gemini Power Hydraulics has taken on the distribution of Allmand Bros lighting towers in India and the two companies are discussing the possibility of assembling or manufacturing lighting towers in the country.
Coates Offshore make appointment in support of global expansion
Offshore rental specialist Coates Offshore has appointed Connon Craig as regional business development manager for its UK and Russian operations. Mr Craig has a 20 year career in well services in the oil and gas sector.
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