Articles by Helen Wright

Liebherr expands engine partnerships
Published on: 20 October, 2016
Manufacturer announces separate deals with engine producers Deutz and Kohler
Stable nine months for United Rentals
Published on: 20 October, 2016
Flat overall results, but world’s largest rental company sees boost from Trench Safety and Power & HVAC specialty businesses
To rent or not to rent?
Published on: 17 October, 2016
IRN’s special supplement outlining the benefits of the rental model for contractors and other equipment end users is now available
Xylem expands MENA rental operations
Published on: 13 October, 2016
Pump manufacturer announces the opening of a new pump rental and service business in Dubai, UAE
Temporary power on the rise
Published on: 10 October, 2016
Increases in global construction and events sectors triggering growing demand for temporary energy
Caterpillar invests US$1 billion in Africa
Published on: 29 September, 2016
Manufacturing giant, together with its independent dealers and the Caterpillar foundation, said they planned to upgrade customer service capabilities and expand footprint on the continent
Caterpillar enters home portable generator market
Published on: 22 September, 2016
Manufacturing giant powers into home and outdoor power market with new RP Series of portable generators, available through dealers and retail
IronPlanet introduces LiveStream online bidding
Published on: 13 September, 2016
Online used equipment and auction marketplace launches next generation online bidding for live auctions
Plantworx 2017 pushes ahead
Published on: 12 September, 2016
UK-based construction equipment exhibition is 76% sold, takes place June 2017
Hyundai and CNH Industrial in mini excavator alliance
Published on: 12 September, 2016
Manufacturers join forces in ten-year agreement that will see CNH Industrial market mini excavator models supplied through Hyundai
Speedy Hire reaches compromise
Published on: 09 September, 2016
UK rental company’s shareholders vote to keep Jan Åstrand as chairman, but also appoint David Shearer to the board as a non-executive director
Hilti celebrates 75 years
Published on: 08 September, 2016
Michael Hilti, son of Hilti’s original founder, is confident about future and praises the manufacturer’s independence and flexibility
SiteZone technology offered for rent
Published on: 31 August, 2016
UK supplier of machine control and safety technology OnGrade collaborates with ESS Safeforce to increase worker protection on site
Ritchie Bros acquires IronPlanet
Published on: 30 August, 2016
Multi-million merger brings together two construction equipment auction powerhouses
Don’t miss these key rental events
Published on: 23 August, 2016
International Rental News and its partners are hosting unmissable upcoming events for the rental industry
Xylem to acquire Sensus in US$1.7 billion deal
Published on: 16 August, 2016
Pump manufacturer invests in smart meters, network technologies and advanced data specialist
Xylem expands rental footprint
Published on: 15 August, 2016
Pump manufacturer adds to rental offering in Latin America as well as North America
Embattled Strongco sells US operation
Published on: 11 August, 2016
Loss-struck Canadian-headquartered equipment dealer sells US-based Chadwick-BaRoss for US$12.8 million
Weaker US rental revenue growth forecast
Published on: 09 August, 2016
American Rental Association now expects 2016 US rental industry revenues to grow 4.9% in 2016
The rewards of rental
Published on: 03 August, 2016
The rental model is fundamentally sustainable, and manufacturers are increasingly targeting this sector with their launches
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