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Ashtead unveils ‘Sunbelt 4.0’ plan
Compound growth rate of 6-9% up to 2029
US construction demand still growing despite worker shortage
US construction employment rose in 65% of 358 different metro areas between March 2023 and March 2024, as demand construction demand continued to grow despite a shortage of workers.
Intermat hails success of new format
Vistor numbers down 26%, but successful focus on decarbonisation
Hitachi outlines plans for direct rental in Europe
HCME to offer rental in France, UK and the Netherlands, starting later this year
JLG Q1 sales ‘exceed expectations’ despite dip in Europe
Demand in North America continues to be strong as JLG sees “continued demand drivers going forward”
Intermat 2024 in pictures
Energy transition on show in Paris
Interview: Will a ban on noncompete agreements affect US rental consolidation?
Josh Nickell, VP of equipment rental with the American Rental Association, talks about whether the FTC’s latest move will change the landscape of the US rental industry
Eyes on inventories as Caterpillar announces Q1 results
Caterpillar announces its first quarter results on 25 April
Reconstruction of Ukraine ‘should start now’
Rebuild Ukraine conference held at Intermat
Yanmar outlines compact equipment ambitions
Developing dedicated electric platforms for compact machines
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Herc makes ‘strong start’ to 2024
Equipment rental revenues up 10% over 2023 Q1
Kanamoto eyes North America move
Company aims to double overseas revenue in next six years
Striving for greater ‘rentability’ in France
As Intermat arrives, how is the French rental market doing?
New digital tools to increase rental efficiencies
Software suppliers are helping rental companies gain deeper insight into asset tracking, emissions reporting and logistics 
Sunstate Equipment enters Louisiana
Two new industrial locations added, with more to come
Neom shares details of future opportunities with over 100 global contractors
Over 100 contractors from around the world have gathered at Saudi Arabia’s Neom to be briefed on the progress of construction works and future opportunities in the special economic zone.
Interview: Don’s Rental on the struggle of the independents
Dave Dworschak, second-generation owner of US-based, homeowner-focused Don’s Rental, says it’s tough out there for smaller equipment rental companies in remote markets
Mollo to up investment in green equipment
Company targets growth through fleet investment
Job hopping, remote working, and tech: How can construction retain Gen Z?
What does Gen Z want from the construction industry? And can the industry provide it?
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